JACKSON Stephen chartered accountants have appointed Lindsay Cessford as Marketing Manager.

The firm has offices in Leigh and Bolton plus a new corporate finance division in Manchester city centre.

Lindsay, who is from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, has a background in sales and marketing in the financial and professional sectors. She has worked with a number of accountancy firms, helping to promote their services and bring new clients on board.

Jackson Stephen has 70 staff, 10 partners and more than 1,500 clients.

Managing Partner Diane Brennan said: "We are delighted that Lindsay has joined our team and are sure that with this new addition to the firm we can only continue to grow from strength to strength."