Lamont Pridmore announces tax director promotion

Lamont Pridmore, a Cumbria-based financial services firm, has announced the promotion of Kerry Hindson to group tax director.

Hindson will serve in Lamont Pridmore Chartered Accountants, Tax and Business Advisors, which operates across eight offices in Cumbria and Carnforth.

Previously tax manager at the group’s South Cumbria offices, Hindson will now provide specialist tax advice to the firm’s clients, while supporting its tax managers and managing directors with complex tax cases.

Graham Lamont, chief executive at the company, said: “This promotion recognises Kerry’s vast experience and hard work. Her skills, knowledge and qualifications are a real asset to the firm, and our clients benefit financially and personally from her advice.”

Karl Burrell, managing director at the firm, added: “I’d like to congratulate Kerry on her promotion which recognises the fantastic levels of service and client care she provides, as well as the support she gives to the rest of our team.”

Hindson brings nine years of experience working at Lamont Pridmore to the role, and a wider 23 years of accountancy expertise.

She specialises in tax planning, which includes capital gains tax, inheritance tax, trust and estate tax, corporation and dividend taxes, and VAT.

She said: “I particularly enjoy helping clients make sense of complicated tax affairs and aim to ensure they are as simple to understand as possible.  

“This new role will enable me to share my knowledge and experience across the Lamont Pridmore group with our team and clients.”