PKF Smith Cooper appoints two new indirect tax managers

PKF Smith Cooper has announced the appointments of Ali Garner and Tony Chamberlain as indirect tax managers.

Garner joins from KPMG where she gained experience working with bigger clients in a variety of sectors, including businesses who trade outside of the UK.

She has previously supported a number of university clients and clients within the education sector, as well as many clients who have experienced rapid-growth and change within their business post-Brexit.

Chamberlain returns to PKF Smith Cooper as indirect tax manager from NHS Property Services.

He has worked in VAT for over 10 years, where he started his career at HMRC as hidden economy manager, before moving to a VAT advisory role in 2018. He has experience working within the private sector and for universities, not-for-profits, SMEs and accountancy intermediaries.

Garner said: “I’m looking forward to going back to working with SME’s and OMB’s, and I’m really excited to be bringing some cross border and customs knowledge to the team. It’s great to have so many local clients we can go out and see, as well as with some clients further afield thanks to technology.”

Chamberlain added: “I’m absolutely delighted to be returning to PKF Smith Cooper as VAT manager. It feels great to be back with such a dynamic and supportive team. I’m looking forward to reconnecting with former clients and continuing the work we started together, while also embracing the opportunity to build new relationships and support fresh challenges. It’s an exciting time to be part of the firm’s journey once again.”

PKF Smith Cooper is the home of PKF in the Midlands and operates in offices out of Derby, Nottingham, Birmingham, and Ashbourne.