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Oriel Consolidates Associates Division

Oriel Associates Ltd has appointed Jim Goddard to the newly-created role of divisional manager

Cheltenham-based Oriel Associates Ltd has appointed Jim Goddard to the newly-created role of divisional manager.

Oriel Associates, part of Oriel Holdings, is a specialist provider of payroll solutions for self-employed people and those operating under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS). Jim will focus on steering the team to hit its growth targets, whilst ensuring that the division complies with recent legislation.

Jim has more than 25 yearsí experience in the industry, most recently as financial director of Prophit Share Ltd. Before that he worked at Eagle Star Insurance where he played a key role during its merger with Zurich Financial Services.

ìThis is a great opportunity to join a successful company that is poised for significant further growth,î said Jim. ìWeíre aiming to double the business year on year. Although this is an ambitious plan, my colleagues are all extremely focused and proud of what theyíre achieving, so Iím confident weíll succeed.î

Brian Pursey, managing director of Oriel Holdings, added: ìOriel Associates is going from strength to strength and with Jim at the helm, Iím expecting great things. He brings with him a wealth of expertise and itís great to have him on board to handle the divisionís progression.î

Jim moved from London to Evesham ten years ago and in his spare time enjoys skiing, golf and spending time with his wife and four children.