Chartered tax adviser Laura MacDonald has joined accountants Old Mill’s Melksham office as assistant tax manager.
The 30-year-old is the first dedicated tax specialist at the Wiltshire office and will work with the rest of the firm’s tax specialists from its four other offices under new head of tax Victoria Studley.
Laura, pictured, is the first of a number of new recruits to the tax team, which under Victoria will increase staffing by about 50%.
Laura, who previously worked at Douglas Home & Company and Chiene & Tait in Edinburgh, said: “My specialist area is capital taxes and planning issues and I hope to use both my own experience and the wealth of knowledge that my new colleagues both in the Old Mill tax team and those based here in Melksham have to be proactive in offering clients advice on how to save tax and also provide guidance on succession planning in order that the family assets can be passed on to the next generation in the best way possible.”
Victoria, who has worked at Old Mill for 14 years, said she is thrilled about her own promotion and very enthusiastic about expanding her team.
“My new role involves bringing our tax people together from all five offices to work in an efficient and united way, including sharing ideas, innovation and ensuring that all staff, clients and potential client receive the same message across the firm,” said Victoria.
“Tax planning plays such an essential role into ensuring our clients are making the most of all the reliefs and opportunities available, so by bringing in people like Laura and working as one throughout the whole of Old Mill, we care able to offer innovative ideas combined with up to the minute professional knowledge.”
