A rural accountants firm has promoted a former professional footballer to partner.
Old Mill has announced the promotion of Willem Puddy to partner in its Chippenham office.
Mr Puddy, who grew up on a farm near Salisbury, joined the firm six years ago after a successful football career.
He said: "I love the finance side of rural business, looking into the detail and making sure they're profitable – but I also love the close-knit community.
"It's never felt like a job – every client has a unique way of growing and very few farmers stand still."
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He will lead the charge in supporting rural businesses in these areas.
Head of rural Andrew Vickery said: "From the start, he has demonstrated remarkable drive, technical expertise, and a unique ability to connect with our clients.
"His rapid progression within the business is a testament to his talent and determination, and his promotion to partner has come in record time."
Mr Puddy's promotion also comes at a time when many rural businesses are focusing on succession planning due to recent changes to inheritance tax and the removal of rural funding.
He said: "Understanding the numbers has never been more important."
