The UK’s seventh largest accountancy firm has today announced it will operate under a single global brand name.

Baker Tilly has more than 100 fellow member firms around the globe and will unite under the brand RSM International.

The group has 32 offices across the UK, including one in Tunbridge Wells.

Baker Tilly has over 3,400 partners and staff who specialise in tax services, auditing and consulting advisors.

Neil Thomas, managing partner of the firm’s Kent contingency said “The move will considerably strengthen our position in Kent and south east London as a leading provider of global audit, tax and consulting services focused on the middle market.”

The middle market is a critical part of the economy, employing nearly 40% of the UK’s private sector workforce.

Mr Thomas added “Although our name is changing, we will stay true to our roots and continue to maintain the core essence and legacy of the Baker Tilly brand. Adopting RSM as our name will simply accelerate our path to a recognised unified global brand and strategy.

"It will reinforce our focus on becoming the leading adviser to the middle market by ensuring that our clients receive consistent global services, irrespective of international borders."

RSM International is the world’s sixth largest provider of tax services and has presence in more than 110 countries.

Last year RSM International was the fastest growing top ten global network, posting an 18% increase in revenue, year-on-year, to US$4.4 billion for the year ending December 31.

The change will be effective from October 26.