A Chard accountancy firm has announced a series of staff promotions.

Lentells revealed that Beth Williams and Emily Rawles have been promoted to manager positions.

Chloe Thompson, Elina Hedditch, and Niamh Bird have all been promoted to assistant manager roles.

These promotions follow recent qualification successes, with both Ms Williams and Ms Rawles newly qualifying as ACA and ACCA, respectively.

Ms Thompson, Ms Hedditch, and Ms Bird are all AAT Level 4 qualified, with Ms Hedditch working towards her ACCA qualification.

The five women are all integral to Lentells' specialist medical department in Chard and provide guidance to trainees.

Jane Jordan, chair of the board, said: "The training and development of our staff is key to the continued success of the firm.

"We are delighted to be able to promote these members of staff in recognition of their hard work and commitment to Lentells."