TWO senior accountants have relocated to the north to join independent accountants and business advisory firm, Clive Owen LLP.

Martin Hobson joins Darlington-based Clive Owen as a manager alongside new associate director colleague, Ian Jarvis.

Mr Hobson joins the firm as a manager in the audit and accountancy department having relocated from Derbyshire to Bedale, North Yorkshire with his family.

Mr Jarvis has been appointed associate director in the firm’s business planning department. He has relocated from Cambridge to Darlington having worked for a regional accounting firm as an outsourcing and portfolio manager.

Kevin Shotton, a partner with Clive Owen said: “We’re very excited about Martin and Ian joining the firm. They’re both at a good stage in their careers and their experience is exactly what we’re looking for. There are some great opportunities coming up for the firm and there is little doubt that Martin and Ian will both be integral parts of them.”