TWO accountancy firms with offices in Huddersfield have joined forces.

Torevell Dent Chartered Certified Accountants, of Springwood, has merged with Almondbury accountancy firm Capewell & Sutcliffe.

Keith Sutcliffe, who has led Capewell & Sutcliffe for many years, will work with Torevell Dent for a while to smooth the transition.

Capewell & Sutcliffe’s offices at Northgate will remain open until June 30, after which the business will transfer to Torevell Dent’s offices at Prospect House, Prospect Street.

David Jackson, manager for Torevell Dent in Huddersfield, said: “I’m looking forward to continuing the close working relationship with the clients that Keith had established over the years.”

Torevell Dent was formed in 1986 in Halifax It opened the Huddersfield office in 1990.