Forvis Mazars in the UK appoints Steve Abbott as Managing Partner for Manchester office

As OMP, Steve will be responsible for developing the firm’s business strategy in Manchester and expanding Forvis Mazars’ presence in the region. A key focus of this will be increasing collaboration across service lines, ensuring businesses and individuals in the region can access everything they need under one roof. Steve will also oversee the growing local team which now consists of 370 professionals and includes 18 partners.

Steve joined the firm as a Tax Partner in 2020. He has over 25 years’ experience and currently leads Forvis Mazars’ Tax team in Manchester, focusing on advising entrepreneurial privately owned businesses and smaller listed companies to help them achieve their growth ambitions. He specialises in Corporate Tax, advising clients on a range of issues including transactions, reorganisations, compliance, innovation reliefs and corporate debt. Having spent the entirety of his career in Manchester, he has a deep understanding of the local market.

Steve Abbott, Partner and Forvis Mazars Manchester Office Managing Partner, said: “I’m delighted to be appointed Office Managing Partner for our Manchester office and to be entrusted with building on the growth we have enjoyed over recent years. We have a large team of talented people based in Manchester, and I hope to create a positive, collaborative environment which supports and facilitates their growth and development. This will ensure we continue to offer the highest quality of services to our current and prospective clients.”

Dave Hilton said: “Steve has been a crucial member of our team for the last five years and I’m delighted to pass him the baton as Manchester OMP. His knowledge of the local market, alongside decades of experience advising clients in the region, means he is incredibly well placed to lead our growing team, and support our clients’ evolving needs.”

The team in Manchester provides a range of services to businesses in the North West including Healthcare, Corporate Finance Advisory, Financial Due Diligence, Restructuring, Tax, Audit and Risk Consulting. The audit practice has evolved in recent years, with the team specialising in Public Interest Entities, Privately Owned Businesses, Public Sector and Financial Services. The firm’s growth has also been underpinned by the establishment of a Forensic & Valuation Services team, providing expert guidance to the local market.