CHARTERED accountants and business advisers Larking Gowen has promoted Becky Ames to manager of its Colchester office.Mrs Ames joined the firm in 1997 as a graduate and trained with the firm, qualifying as an accountant in 2001.

CHARTERED accountants and business advisers Larking Gowen has promoted Becky Ames to manager of its Colchester office.

Mrs Ames joined the firm in 1997 as a graduate and trained with the firm, qualifying as an accountant in 2001.

In her new role, she will be responsible for overseeing general practice within the office and managing a large portfolio of clients, including small to medium-sized businesses, sole traders, partnerships and personal tax.

Mrs Ames, who lives in Stowmarket with her husband and three-year-old daughter, said she was looking forward to using her skills to help the firm grow further.