TIM Parr is the new head of an organisation representing accountants across the district.

He has been elected president of the Bradford Society of Chartered Accountants.

The group has about 850 members throughout the Bradford and Craven areas.

Mr Parr, a tax partner at Baker Tilly, said: "It's a great privilege to be elected president.

"We have an exciting programme of events lined up for the coming year and I am particularly looking forward to helping support our younger members with their professional development."

Mr Parr specialises in remuneration planning and advising on limited liability partnerships.