A chartered accountancy firm has recruited its largest ever intake of apprentices. 

Blackburn's PM+M has named its latest group of apprentices who will be working across the firm’s accounting, audit, tax, cloud accounting and financial planning teams.

The intake, of nine new apprentices across two offices, is the largest ever for PM+M.

Joining the Blackburn office are: Alice Young, Muneebah Pathan, Mazhar Patel, Afeefah Panchbhaya, Dylan Howorth, Freddie Park and Sumayyah Karolia.

The Bury office has welcomed Tyler Morton and Safaa Chaudary.

The new trainees will work alongside their colleagues to gain hands on and practical experience and at the same time will study towards their chosen qualifications.

Managing partner of PM+M, Jane Parry, said: “We are delighted to welcome our new intake of apprentices.

"Everyone at PM+M knows the value they add, and we are collectively looking forward to helping each one kick start their career and reach their full potential.”

Apprentice Muneebah Pathan said: “Myself and the other new apprentices are so excited to be joining PM+M.

"Apprenticeships are a fantastic way to learn and gain valuable experience so this is an opportunity that we will all be grabbing with both hands – especially as PM+M is so committed to supporting young talent across Lancashire and Greater Manchester.”