On the move: the latest East Midlands hires
Accountancy and advisory firm PKF Smith Cooper has appointed its first ever R&D tax manager.
Piers Pye-Watson takes on the newly created role having spent 12 years working in tax. Six of those were at G2 Innovation, where he specialised in R&D tax.
Pye-Watson previously worked for EY.
Gary Devonshire, tax advisory partner and head of innovation and property taxes at PKF Smith Cooper, said: “I am thrilled to have Piers join the team and know that he will be a real asset to the firm and our clients. It has been a busy year for the tax division at PKF Smith Cooper, as we continue to enhance our service provision with a particular focus on developing our specialisms through the recruitment of industry-leading specialists.”
Pye-Watson added: “I am looking forward to helping the firm’s clients to navigate the complex and changing legislation that surrounds R&D, as well as providing clarity on project eligibility. With R&D policy undergoing a period of significant upheaval, businesses are in need of specialist advice and guidance more than ever before.”
A pair of young professionals have passed their Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) to become qualified chartered surveyors at Loughborough-based land development and property consultancy Mather Jamie.
Sam Woodhouse and Charlie Lallo
Sam Woodhouse joined the firm’s rural team in October 2019 after completing a Master’s degree in Rural Estate and Land Management at Harper Adams University.
Charlie Lallo joined Mather Jamie in September 2020 after graduating from Sheffield Hallam University with a degree in Real Estate.
Mather Jamie director Hamish Byers said: “Both Sam and Charlie have worked incredibly hard to balance their studies with the requirement to gain practical experience. The APC is a tough process and I am delighted their hard work and determination has paid off with first time passes. As the next generation of specialists they are valued members of the team and have positively impacted our growth.”
