AWARD-WINNING Huddersfield University graduate Sam Riley has joined Bradford-based chartered accountants Watson Buckle as a graduate trainee.

Ms Riley, joins the firm after gaining a first class honours degree in accountancy and finance. She was awarded the KPMG Prize for the most outstanding final year student and gained the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Prize for best student on audit work.

During her time at university, she worked for Watson Buckle as part of her degree.

Watson Buckle managing partner Susan Sedgwick said: “We are delighted to welcome Sam back to the firm on a full-time contract.”