Long established north west-based firm Mitchell Charlesworth has joined the Kreston International global network.

Founded in 1885 and, having grown by merger and acquisition, Mitchell Charlesworth has five offices in the region and 17 partners and offers a full accounting and advisory service to clients locally and to UK based subsidiaries of foreign companies.

David Darlington, managing partner, said: 'Mitchell Charlesworth are delighted to have been admitted to join Kreston International. Becoming members of the Kreston network will add to our depth of knowledge in specialist sectors and will enable us to offer improved services to international clients, by taking advantage of the global resources offered by other Kreston members.'