A New Partner at Bates Weston

Behind the desk: Inside Bates Weston

Apr 4, 2024

Bates Weston are delighted to announce that Sean Douglass has been made a Partner at the firm.

Sean is another example of home-grown success at Bates Weston, having joined the firm as a trainee over 14 years ago.

Focussing on Audit early on in his career, Sean has been taking care of a broad spectrum of audit clients, including the highly specialised education and charity audit sectors.

 

He says of his promotion:

“I am pleased that the partners at Bates Weston have recognised my continuing contribution to the firm in inviting me to become a Partner. I am looking forward to reinforcing the firm’s reputation as a leading auditor in our region.

I have always viewed audit as an opportunity for clients to look for ways to improve their processes, making them more efficient and helping them to build their business resilience.”

In his capacity as Senior Audit Manager at Bates Weston, Sean will continue to take care of current audit clients as well as looking to build his portfolio as Partner.

Wayne Thomas, Managing Partner at the firm has worked with Sean throughout Sean’s burgeoning career. He comments:

“Sean’s progression to Partner is richly deserved. Sean has always delivered the highest standards of service to our clients and has steered the ongoing development of our growing audit teams. His diligence and commitment are invaluable to the firm and to our clients and I am delighted to welcome him as a Partner to the firm.”

Wayne Thomas, Managing Partner at Bates Weston, congratulates Sean Douglass on his promotion to Partner.

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