UK top 10 accountancy firm Azets has a new office in Kettering for the first time in more than 50 years.

The firm has moved into purpose-built Orion House on Kettering Venture Park after vacating its long-term base at Thorpe House, Headlands.

Orion House, known locally as the old Pegasus building, is a multi-let office building on Orion Way, south of the town centre.

Office Managing Partner Paul Tyler said:

“It was time for a change. We loved Thorpe House, but we had simply outgrown it and needed somewhere fit for a modern accountancy firm. It was essential we remained in Kettering to meet the needs of our valued clients. We had been looking for two years before Orion House became available and it proved to be the ideal solution."

“Perfectly located for transport links and amenities, it very much gave us a blank canvas on which to design, fit out and future-proof an office to meet both our and our clients’ needs. We now have ample space to house our 28-strong team, with room to grow, and give them a little more breathing space than was available in our much loved Thorpe House."

“Our meeting rooms can accommodate both small and large gatherings, plus we have a spacious reception area, training places, breakout spaces, the latest technology and plenty of parking. For us at Azets it is a new beginning – we look forward to welcoming clients old and new to Orion House.”

Azets has taken a modern ground floor suite at Orion House which has excellent access to Junction 9 of the A14. Commercial property agent Berrys advised on the move.

The estate is surrounded by other office and industrial parks with the likes of Kettering Retail Park, Tesco, McDonalds and the Kettering Park Hotel & Spa all within close proximity.

Azets, the UK’s specialist business advisor to SMEs, has long had a presence in Kettering and is a full service accountancy practice including audit, accounting, business advisory and tax services.

Paul Tyler has been with the firm, and its predecessor business Smith Hodge & Baxter, for 25 years in a few months’ time. However, he is not the longest-serving member of staff. That honour goes to Mark Bardshaw, Associate Director, who joined the firm in 1982 and is celebrating 44 years in 2026.

Azets will be commemorating the move into Orion House with a drinks reception at a later date and staff are looking forward to continuing their charitable commitments for the local area, having raised more than £2,560 for Brest Friends in 2024 and £2,160 for Animals in Need in 2025.

Top photo: New Boardroom - Azets’ Kettering Office Managing Partner Paul Tyler and Director Kathryn Walshaw in the boardroom at the firm’s new headquarters in the town at purpose-built Orion House on Kettering Venture Park

Spacious Premises - Azets’ new office at purpose-built Orion House on Kettering Venture Park and, bottom, Office Managing Partner Paul Tyler with members of staff