With a strong focus on technology companies and other start-up businesses, Ms McBride will support the growth and development of the ABA team in her new role. She will also help the firm continue its expansion throughout Glasgow and the west of Scotland.

She joins from social enterprises and charity financial intermediary organisation Social Investment Scotland, where she was head of finance and operations for three years. After qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in 2007, Ms McBride served in a range of senior roles, both in-house and within private practice, and has also built up significant international experience working in the US and New Zealand.

CT partner and head of its ABA team, Mairi MacIver, said: “Karen is a highly-regarded professional with a wealth of experience working in private practice and in-house for a broad range of businesses and organisations. I’m delighted to welcome her to our team.

“Her skills and market knowledge make her a valuable addition to the Accounts and Business Advisory division where she will have a key role in further growing our presence, particularly across west of Scotland market.”