WORCESTERSHIRE County Cricket Club has announced Bishop Fleming Chartered Accountants as the club's official auditors, accountants and taxation partner for 2014.

The accountants has offices across the country, with its Worcester office having looked after the club’s financial accounts and taxation for more than 30 years.

The firm has business development director at Worcestershire CCC, said "It’s great to welcome Bishop Fleming Chartered Accountants as one of our official partners and we are continually strengthening our connections with major businesses in the city, which shows the progression we are making as a business.

"Their increased commitment displays another example of the confidence currently being shown in the club by its key clients. We really value such long-term partnerships.”

Ian Smith, partner at Bishop Fleming, said: "The developments on and off the field at Worcestershire are hugely exciting. We are delighted to strengthen our longstanding relationship with the club and play our part in those developments as an adviser and a sponsor.

"The View is a fantastic facility to watch cricket and host business functions."

As part of the partnership Worcestershire CCC and Bishop Fleming are working together during 2014 to invite members of the cricket club to evenings where the accountants will provide guidance on a range of topics.