CHARTERED accountants Bentley Jennison has announced the appointment of Vijay Tanna as a partner in its Swindon office.

David Starbuck, Bentley Jennison's Swindon managing partner, said: "Vijay has a talent for identifying businesses with potential for growth and has the patience and dedication to nurture them through what are often difficult formative years." Vijay's promotion from his directorship within the firm is in part due to his IT expertise.

Currently he leads in promoting Bentley Jennisons's proprietary online accountancy package, BJ Online, and also in business diagnostic tools geared to helping clients maximise their business's potential.

The company has its Swindon office in Westmead Drive, Westlea.

"Coupled with his friendly disposition, his clients receive a totally dedicated service which fits in neatly with our business ethos. I am very pleased to welcome him to the partnership."