Staff
March 19, 2026
At Alexander Knight & Co, we take great pride in the people who grow with our business and this year, we are delighted to celebrate a significant milestone for one of our own.
Jack Crowther marks 10 years with us, having joined us as a trainee back in 2016 straight from his A-levels.
Over the past decade, Jack has demonstrated exceptional commitment, professionalism and ambition, progressing through his studies to ultimately become ACA qualified.
Along the way, Jack has become an integral member of our team – supporting our client base of entrepreneurs and representing our firm in national and international networking events, such as the MGI Talent meeting in Brussels in 2023. In addition he fully embraces our ongoing ESG work.
Jack’s journey reflects not only his own dedication but also our belief in nurturing talent from the very start of their careers. From trainee to a highly skilled and trusted member of the team, his development has been a pleasure to support.
Today, Jack plays a key role in delivering for our clients. His technical expertise, combined with a deep understanding of their businesses, ensures that he provides consistent, high-quality service that our clients value and rely on. Many of those clients have worked with Jack for years, benefiting from his continuity, insight and approachable manner.
Murray Patt, founder of Alexander Knight & Co, said:
“Jack’s progression over the last ten years has been fantastic to see. He joined us at the very start of his career and has developed into a highly capable and trusted professional. His commitment to both his studies and our clients has been exemplary and he represents exactly what we stand for as a firm.”
Alison Spier, head of HR and Training at Alexander Knight & Co, added:
“Jack’s journey is a great example of what can be achieved with the right attitude and support. From day one, he has shown a willingness to learn and develop, and it’s been incredibly rewarding to see him qualify as an ACA. We are proud to have played a part in his development and excited to see what the future holds for him.”
As we celebrate this milestone, we also look ahead. Jack continues to play an important role in supporting our clients and contributing to the ongoing success of the firm.
Congratulations, Jack! Here’s to the next chapter!
Four members of the Alexander Knight & Co team recently attended the MGI Worldwide Talent Meeting 2026, an event organised by MGI Worldwide, the global accounting association of which the firm is a member.
The meeting brought together next-generation accountancy professionals from across Europe to connect, share ideas and develop their skills.
Owen Li, Ciaran Morgan, Jack Wareham and Dan Williams.
This year’s programme focused on client communication, leadership and team collaboration – all essential skills for the future of the profession. We’re incredibly proud of Jack Wareham, Owen Li, Dan Williams and Ciaran Morgan (add them on LinkedIn!) for representing Alexander Knight & Co and building relationships with peers from across the international MGI network.
Alison Spier, HR & Training Manager at Alexander Knight & Co, said:
“Developing our people is central to the long-term success of the firm. Opportunities like the MGI Talent Meeting give our team valuable exposure to new ideas, different perspectives and international connections. It’s fantastic to see Jack, Owen, Dan and Ciaran representing the firm so well and gaining insights they can bring back to benefit our clients and colleagues.”
The talented quartet are now looking forward to putting their learning, networking and inspiration into practice as they continue supporting clients and colleagues throughout 2026.
In April, we will be sending a delegation from Alexander Knight & Co to Athens for the 2026 European Conference which promises to be a great mix of work, inspiring conversations and authentic Greek experiences.
August 21, 2024
We are delighted to share the news that our colleagues Jack Crowther and Alastair Tough have both passed their final ACA exams and are now qualified Chartered Accountants.
This means they have demonstrated the skills and expertise required in exams and practical work over a sustained period and have been approved by our industry regulatory body, the ICAEW, to practice as Chartered Accountants.
Both colleagues have been with us since the very start of their professional training. Jack joined us straight from his A-levels as an apprentice and Alastair arrived following his degree from the University of Warwick.
Since then, we have been pleased to support and fund them in gaining their professional qualifications which has enabled them to flourish in their career at Alexander Knight & Co and undertake first class work for our client base of business owners and entrepreneurs.
Alison Spier, who oversees HR and training at Alexander Knight & Co, said:
“We are delighted with Jack and Alastair’s achievements and proud to have supported them every step of the way. We are committed to developing the next generation of accountancy talent and we continue to invest in our team and our clients.
“We’d like to congratulate Jack and Alastair on achieving ACA status and we are confident they will continue to develop as leading accountancy professionals here at Alexander Knight & Co.”
Murray Patt, founder of Alexander Knight & Co, added:
“It is extremely pleasing to see two colleagues get recognised in this way and approved by the ICAEW. Accountancy qualifications in England & Wales are the most prestigious in the world and we are proud of their work and will continue to support them here as we develop and grow our practice.”
November 8, 2021
We are delighted to have expanded our team with the appointment of three new colleagues in preparation for further growth in 2022.
Danielle Cresswell, Alastair Tough and Paul Dunn have joined the Alexander Knight & Co team as we also add three new businesses to our entrepreneurial client base.
Selwyns Travel Limited, Lumenpulse UK Limited and Think Hire Limited, have all selected our practice as auditors.
Bringing a wealth of experience from her time working at accountancy practices across the North West region, Danielle Cresswell will provide hands-on support to clients in the role of Manager.
Alastair Tough recently graduated from the University of Warwick and has chosen to take the first steps of his accountancy career with Alexander Knight & Co joining as an Assistant Accountant after relocating from Nottingham.
Paul Dunn joins as Senior Accountant where he will be advising clients on statutory reporting, management accounts and audit.
Murray Patt, founder of Alexander Knight & Co, said:
“We are delighted to welcome our latest three recruits to the team and as we enter the exciting next stage of growth as a business. 2022 is going to be an important year for entrepreneurs as they recover their business from the effects of the pandemic and they look to surround themselves with new and proactive professional advisors to support them on their journey.
“We are delighted to welcome Selwyns Travel, Lumepulse UK and Think Hire as new clients of our practice and we are looking forward to supporting them as they implement their business plans and growth strategies over the coming months and years.”
Paul, Danielle and Alastair have joined our team.
