Chartered Accountants BKL Weeks Green has grasped the opportunity to demonstrate the firm's expertise in the small to medium-sized business market with its appointment as auditors and business advisers to Meachers Group.

Meachers managing director Bob Terris said: "Meachers has always had its accountancy affairs handled by a Big Five Firm. However, we decided a medium-sized firm, such as BKL Weeks Green, would give a more personal and proactive service."

BKL Weeks Green partner Mark Lucas said: "I am thrilled that Meachers have asked us to act as auditors. We have always had strong links with the company and will build on these foundations to expand our knowledge of the transport and distribution industry."

Meachers, the South's largest warehouses distribution company, operates from two sites at Nursling Industrial Estate, Southampton, and its depot in Derby.

Comprising three divisions, Meachers Transport, Oast Agencies and KL Commercials, the group offers a complete freight solution including transport, warehousing, freight forwarding and ERF truck sales.

BKL Partner, Mark Lucas, and his team will undertake audit and corporate tax work as well as general business advice.