Grant Thornton appoints corporate tax director

Grant Thornton had announced the promotion of Isabel Thomas to director of corporate tax.

Thomas will be based at Grant Thornton’s Gatwick office and will be a part of the corporate tax team’s leadership. This team provides firms with the commercial tax advice required to overcome a variety of challenges such as international growth, legislative compliance and managing large-scale, multinational operations.

Having joined Grant Thornton as a graduate, Thomas has 20 years’ experience in corporate and international tax.

She said: “This is an exciting time to be taking up a leadership role in Grant Thornton’s Tax team – as not only am I part of a dynamic group of talented individuals, but this is a complex time for businesses and there are a variety of ongoing challenges as well as legislative changes that make corporate tax reporting increasingly complex and of strategic importance to businesses. We can help them navigate those complexities globally.

“The South of England and Wales is full of creative and entrepreneurial companies that are always looking for new ways to grow, innovate and develop. Collaborating with them to unlock their potential requires a holistic approach that understands their circumstances and place in the international landscape. To achieve this, we’ll work closely with them to identify their needs and to make sure they understand the route forward.”

Alan Richardson, head of south tax at Grant Thornton, added: “Celebrating Isabel’s promotion is a fantastic testament to both her skills and dedication as well as the culture of continual development and support at Grant Thornton.

“Having started at the firm as a graduate, it is a real privilege to promote someone from within with as much talent as Isabel has to this position. What’s more, given that we’ve just welcomed several new joiners to our tax team, it showcases what can be achieved and the opportunities that exist for those just starting out in their careers.”