CHAMPAGNE corks were popping at fast growing accountancy practice Alexander Knight & Co as it celebrated two years in business by announcing expansion plans to grow revenue and create new jobs for Trafford.

The Manchester Business Park practice was founded in 2012 by Hale-based accountant Murray Patt and specialises in advising small and medium sized businesses in the £1m to £10m turnover bracket.

Alexander Knight & Co currently employs eight people and aims to double staff numbers by the end of 2016. It is on track to hit its turnover target of £2m.

(L-R) Alison Spier, John Davies, Kate Rowbottom, Murray Patt, Andy Culpin and Mark Slater celebrate two years in business