Kilsby Williams appoints new partner

Newport-based independent firm Kilsby Williams has announced the appointment of Anne Smith as partner.

Smith began her career with KPMG, qualifying as a chartered accountant and later as a chartered tax adviser.

She is also a committee member of the local south Wales branch of the Chartered Institute of Taxation.

In the last two decades, she has been particularly involved with succession and estate planning and other advisory work for SME businesses, their owner managers and other individuals.

Smith said: “It’s an honour to join one of the largest specialist tax teams in south Wales as I become part of the leadership team at Kilsby Williams. Throughout my career, I have applied my specialist and varied knowledge of tax planning to provide holistic advice to businesses and individuals. I look forward to sharing this with the firm’s growing number of clients.”

Simon Tee, managing partner at Kilsby Williams, added: “Our services are partner-led and based on a high level of technical skills and expertise in the fields of taxation and accountancy, so we are thrilled to welcome Anne to the firm. A partner of her calibre and experience will enhance our team and existing client services as we begin the new year and look ahead to the tax changes of the next financial year.”