Accounting firm expands tax team with new hire

James Barry

Accountancy and business advisory firm PKF Smith Cooper has expanded its tax team with the addition of a new personal tax manager at its Derby office.

James Barry, a chartered tax advisor with over seven years of personal tax experience at a top 10 UK firm, joins the team.

He has also worked for two years at one of the UK’s leading R&D consultancy firms.

Barry has expertise in high-value capital disposals, remuneration planning, income tax, and capital gains tax, with a particular focus on unincorporated businesses, including partnerships, sole traders, and rental properties.

The firm’s new hire comes after its rebrand to align with the PKF Global network.

Barry said: “I’m looking forward to joining the team and contributing to its success and continued growth. I look forward to bringing my knowledge and contributing to the great culture at the firm.”

Dean Castledine, private client director at PKF Smith Cooper, said: “James is a great addition to the tax department and wider firm. His expertise in personal tax will be an asset to both our team and clients.”

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