--- title: Ian Robinson promoted as Shorts expand Corporate Team description: We're delighted to announce the promotion of Ian Robinson to the newly established role of Senior Technical and Training Lead within the Corporate Team. image: https://blog.shorts.uk.com/hubfs/Ian%20promotion%20shots%20style1%20(4%20of%206).jpg --- [![Shorts_logo_White](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/hubfs/New%20Site%202018/Shorts_logo_White.svg "Shorts_logo_White")](https://www.shorts.uk.com/) [Blogs & News](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/) > [Team News](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/team-news) # Ian Robinson promoted as Shorts expand Corporate Team Andy Irvine - 13 October 2025 ###### Select topic - Please Select - [ Audit ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/audit) [ Business Taxes ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/business-taxes) [ Radius – R&D Tax Relief & Patent Box ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/radius-rd-tax-relief-patent-box) [ Corporate Finance ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/corporate-finance) [ GENUS Management Accounts ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/genus-management-accounts) [ VAT ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/vat) [ Private Client ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/private-client) [ Payroll ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/payroll) [ EOT ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/eot) [ International Taxes ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/international-taxes) ![featured image](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/hubfs/Ian%20promotion%20shots%20style1%20(4%20of%206).jpg) The team at Shorts are delighted to announce the promotion of Ian Robinson to the newly established position of Senior Audit Quality, Technical and Training Lead within the Corporate Team, which takes effective this month. The Corporate Team at Shorts has experienced significant growth in recent years. In response to evolving audit requirements, the firm has created the role of Senior Audit Quality, Technical and Training Lead to enhance technical oversight and training, ensuring continued excellence in audit quality. Ian Robinson will play a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s training strategy, whilst upholding Shorts’ commitment to the highest standards. Audit and Managing Partner Andy Irvine commented, "Since joining Shorts in 2015, Ian has been a cornerstone of our Corporate Team. He has led many of the firm's largest audit assignments and acted as a trusted mentor to junior team members. Ian’s strong technical background, experience and work ethic make him the ideal choice for this new position. I am thrilled to congratulate Ian on his new role." Ian added "I am excited to take on this new role for the firm, one that has been specially created and reflects the growth of the team and the continued emphasis on quality and training. I am looking forward to helping all of the Shorts team comply with the ever increasing requirements across these areas." ![SHORTS_SHEFFIELD_10-03-25-29](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SHORTS_SHEFFIELD_10-03-25-29.jpg?width=250&height=375&name=SHORTS_SHEFFIELD_10-03-25-29.jpg) Ian will manage key responsibilities related to internal and external file reviews, lead on root cause analysis and the identification/implementation of corrective and preventative actions, be involved in the creation and delivery of bespoke internal training programs, have oversight/monitoring responsibilities for our accounts trainees and for CPD within the department in general. He will respond to technical queries from the team and consult on complex matters as required. Visit Ian's team [profile page by clicking here](https://shorts.uk.com/team/ian-robinson/) for more details regarding Ian's background and experience.  ![author](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/hubfs/Andy%20irvine%20audit-1.jpg) #### Andy Irvine Andy looks after many of our larger corporate clients for whom he closely monitors their accounting and taxation requirements. Drawing on extensive experience gained from working for a ‘Big 4’ firm, Andy is ideally placed to manage and supervise larger assignments. As a Chartered Tax Adviser he actively identifies tax planning opportunities for clients and has considerable experience in leading due diligence assignments. As a member of the Association of Independent Medical Accountants (AISMA), Andy is well qualified to deal with the accounting, finance, taxation, practice management and pension issues affecting doctors today. 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