'A natural fit for our partners, our team and our clients': 80-year-old Northern Ireland practice joins top 40 UK accountancy and advisory firm

Banbridge-based accountancy practice Hunter Sinton & Co has joined Streets, a top 40 UK accountancy and advisory firm, marking the next stage in the 80-year-old business’s development.

Established in 1946 and based on Commercial Road, Hunter Sinton has built a long-standing client base across Banbridge and the wider region, supporting individuals and businesses across a range of sectors.

Throughout its history, maintaining a strong local presence has remained a priority for the team at Hunter Sinton. Many clients have remained with the firm through the generations, reflecting the value they place on continuity, accessibility, and trusted relationships.

Eamonn Devlin, partner said: "As we looked ahead to the future of the practice, we saw that joining the Streets Group would allow us to retain the personal service and local relationships that our clients value, while giving them access to a broader range of specialist accounting services.

"From the outset, it was clear that Streets shared our values. The structure of independently run local offices, backed by the resources of a national practice, made it feel like a natural fit for our partners, our team and our clients."

Hunter Sinton supports a broad range of businesses across the local economy, with more than half of its client base operating within the agriculture sector, including farming and land-letting businesses. It also acts for retailers, pubs, hospitality businesses, local trades and service providers across the community.

Partners Eamonn Devlin, Michael Morrow and Robin Forsythe, alongside senior account manager Kellie Gribben, have helped establish the firm’s reputation for trusted advice and long-standing client relationships.

Going forward, Streets partner James Gibson will work alongside Eamonn and Kellie to lead the Banbridge office.

Eamonn added: "What impressed us most was that Streets understood the importance of remaining local. Although Streets is a national practice with extensive resources, each office retains its own identity and independence. That gave us confidence that we could continue looking after our clients in exactly the way they have come to expect, while giving our team access to wider opportunities and specialist support."

Paul Tutin, chairman and chief executive officer of Streets, added: "We are delighted to welcome the whole Hunter Sinton team to Streets. They have built an outstanding reputation over the past 80 years, we look forward to supporting the continued success of the practice."

Eamonn concluded: “Our clients will continue to receive the personal service they have always valued while benefiting from access to Streets' wider specialist expertise and national network. Looking ahead, Streets Hunter Sinton will continue building on its strong local reputation while securing the long-term future of the practice for generations to come.”