EY has officially opened its new headquarters in Leeds city centre.

EY employs around 500 people in Leeds including 40 partners, and the firm also welcomed 64 new graduates, apprentices and interns to the Leeds office this year as part of its student recruitment programme.

The new office in Wellington Place is  a short walk from Leeds train station and boasts a prime location alongside a range of enhanced facilities.

The building features roof-mounted solar panels, energy from a fully renewable energy source, secure bike storage, and electric bike and car charging points.

Tim West, Office Managing Partner at EY in Leeds, said: “This is a significant move for EY in Yorkshire and I was proud to welcome colleagues and local businesses to our new premises last night.

“The new office highlights our continued investment and ambition in Yorkshire, providing a high-spec working environment for our people as we continue to serve our clients across the region.

“I look forward to seeing what we can continue to achieve together in Yorkshire in the future.”

Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, said: “I welcome EY’s continued commitment to West Yorkshire, as we work to drive economic growth and opportunities for all.

“Our accounting and legal services sector is thriving, with over 1,000 businesses employing over 13,000 people across the region. This move will help support more people to succeed in a stronger, brighter West Yorkshire that works for all.”