2017 eprivateclient Top Accountancy Firm haysmacintyre has made two lateral hires into its audit team. Alex Barker joins from Buzzacott as a senior manager and Sarah Jones joins from Simmons Gainsford to take up the role of manager, focusing on corporate clients.

Mr Barker specialises in advising international groups and owner managed businesses with a range of business models. At haysmacintyre he will support the growing creative, media and technology sector client group.

Ms Jones is experienced in supporting businesses within manufacturing, tech, distribution, healthcare, hotels and leisure. She advises a range o...