Global accountancy body ACCA sets up shop at Glasgow’s CONNECT110NS

The world’s leading body for professional accountants will occupy the entire first, second and third floors of the building, a total of 55,750 sq ft of space. ACCA will relocate from its current office at Central Quay in late 2016.

Existing occupiers feature a number of leading professional service organisations including Brodies LLP, Deloitte LLP, Grant Thornton UK LLP, DWF LLP and WSP/Parsons Brinkerhoff.

Armani was the first retail tenant on board, opening a flagship store earlier this year fronting onto Ingram Street.

Jan Lloyd, ACCA’s head of global business support, said: “This is a significant relocation for ACCA and will enable us to maximise the operational efficiency of the large open-plan floorplates and will enhance the working environment for our people - encouraging further interaction, collaboration and flexibility.

“The new office not only offers a distinctive building in a great location for our people and clients, but it reinforces our approach to agile working, teamwork and client service excellence.”

Cushman & Wakefield represented ACCA.

Letting agents on the office space for BAM Properties were Phil Reid Associates and Cushman & Wakefield.

Two retail units on the ground floor now remain for lease, totalling 10,035 sq ft and are being marketed by Savills and Cushman & Wakefield