Azets, an international advisory, outsourcing, and compliance group, has appointed 102 new graduates and school leavers in the south.

These individuals are part of the 333 who have joined Azets' UK business in the past year, with 201 joining in autumn 2024.

Azets UK will have a total of 817 colleagues studying towards a professional qualification.

Damien Russell, Azets UK chief people officer, said: "At Azets, we believe that nurturing young talent is fundamental to the future of our business and the success of our clients.

"Welcoming 333 new graduates and school leavers this year is a testament to our commitment to building a diverse and dynamic workforce.

"Our tailored apprenticeship and graduate programmes are designed to empower the next generation with the skills, experience, and professional qualifications they need to flourish into fine advisors."

The firm has 25 offices across its south region, including Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton, among others.