Edgbaston-based chartered accountants JW Hinks have a taken on a new practice administrator as part of ongoing expansion plans.

Trevor Fleming has joined JW Hinks from The Firm Solicitors where he was the practice manager and law costs draftsman.

Mr Fleming began his career as a process server in 1997 for Midland Process Servers, which was part of Brendan Fleming Solicitors.

He subsequently worked his way through the practice and trained to be a law costs draftsman.

Having spent eight years undertaking all the billing and assisting the practice manager he moved to The Firm Solicitors.

His role at JW Hinks will be to oversee the day-to-day running of the practice and supervision of the firm’s administrative team.

Managing partner Paul Jones said: “We are delighted to welcome Trevor to JW Hinks. Trevor is a self-confessed ‘jack of all trades’ with extensive experience in all areas of administration.

“Trevor will lead the administration team and ensure that the practice operates in a smooth and successful way for the benefit of our clients.”