Mr Steedman was recently award Responsible Individual (RI) status by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS). He joined Thomson Cooper as a Senior Audit Manager in 2025 following a senior management role within one of the Big Four global accounting firms.

The company also opened a third office in response to the rising demand for its services. The firm said the expansion will strengthen its ability to support clients at every stage of their journey. 

Mr Steedman said: “I have always enjoyed the variety that audit brings, working closely with businesses across different sectors and helping to provide confidence in financial reporting.”

Managing partner Alan Mitchell added: “Chris achieving RI status recognises his expertise, technical ability and commitment to the highest standards of audit quality.

“His promotion to director reflects the growth and success of our audit team, and he will work with existing audit director Jacqueline Whyte and the leadership team to further enhance our ability to deliver exceptional service to our rapidly growing client base.