National accountancy firm UHY Hacker Young has appointed Matthew Hodgson as a partner in its Manchester office.

Hodgson will become the firm’s 12th partner from September when he joins from ASE, where he was also a partner.

Hodgson said: “Having immensely enjoyed my time over the last few years specialising in the automotive sector I am very keen to continue advising the motor trade on all forms of taxation."

UHY Hacker Young has 23 UK offices.