THE audit and accountancy division of Bury-based DTE Group has appointed Richard Taylor as new audit partner.

Richard (36), from Warrington, brings with him five years of experience at national firm KPMG in Liverpool, where he headed up the owner-managed business department.

KPMG is among the top five companies within its sector in the whole country.

DTE managing partner Keith Train said: "It was Richard's background with the "big five", coupled with his expertise in dealing with such businesses, which we specifically sought to attract to DTE."

Richard's role at DTE will be to further enhance and develop the audit and accountancy arm of the practice.

Businessmen and women can meet Richard at the Bolholt Country Park Hotel on November 20.

He will head up the first in a series of DTE business seminars aimed at assisting owner-managers in marketing and promoting their companies.

For further information, ring Richard on 767 1200.