Duncan and Toplis appoints two new service-line heads

Duncan and Toplis has promoted Damon Tunnicliffe to head of payroll and Graeme Hills has been promoted to head of tax.

Tunnicliffe and Hills will now oversee two of the group’s “largest” service lines, leading two specialist teams within Duncan and Toplis as it embarks on its biggest period of growth in its almost 100-year history.

The promotions coincide with the appointment of the group’s first chief executive officer, Damon Brain, its first chief operating officer, Nicholas Smith, and head of legal services, Amy Codd.

Tunnicliffe said:  “I’m very proud to be promoted to head of payroll and looking forward to leading the team in an exciting period for payroll services, working with my colleagues to ensure we play our part in the group’s new growth strategy.”

Hills added:  “Taking on the role of head of tax is a great opportunity and I’m excited to bring my aspirations for our team to life. Since joining Duncan & Toplis in 2004, I’ve seen it grow from strength to strength, and I hope to build on this as I lead the tax team with a focus on our people, clients, and communities.”

Brain, chief executive officer at Duncan and Toplis, concluded: “It’s fantastic to see Damon and Graeme progress to the head of their respective service lines and we welcome the expertise they will bring to these roles. We have ambitious plans for the coming years and I’m certain that both Damon and Graeme will play a key role in driving these forward.”