Mr Sim, who is based in the firm’s Edinburgh office, will take up the position of associate. After qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in 2013, he spent 7 years working in practice before joining the firm in 2020. Mr Sim, originally from Dundee, specialises in delivering accountancy and taxation expertise to small and medium-sized businesses, helping them meet their regulatory requirements, and adding value to assist in their growth plans.

Mr Sim commented: “We have a great team at Thomson Cooper. I look forward to the challenge of supporting and developing our range of business services as well as expanding on my client-facing duties.”

Senior partner Andrew Croxford said: “I am delighted to announce Steven’s promotion. Steven has proven to be a considerable addition to our team and has built strong relationships with clients during his time at the firm.

“Delivering career development for our team has always been a priority at Thomson Cooper. We believe that Steven will make a significant contribution to the growth of the firm, becoming an integral part of the Thomson Cooper team as we continue to develop our client base in Edinburgh.”