PKF Smith Cooper appoints new private client manager

PKF Smith Cooper has appointed Oliver MacPhee as its new private client manager at the Nottingham branch.

After obtaining a first-class degree in Accounting and Finance, MacPhee completed the ATT in 2019 and went on to achieve the CTA in 2022.

He has over seven years’ experience working with a wide range of clients, from directors and shareholders to high-net-worth individuals and trusts, advising them on how to pass on wealth in the most tax efficient manner.

He also has a vast amount of knowledge in tax planning, specifically Inheritance Tax planning, trust planning and year-end tax planning, as well as HMRC enquiries, tax compliance and reporting.

With the firm’s plan to double in size before the end of 2029, MacPhee is one of 63 new hires the firm has seen this year, with the tax team welcoming 10 new members alone since January.

Additionally, the firm welcomed 21 graduates in September, further strengthening the audit, business services, corporate tax, corporate finance, employment tax and VAT teams.

MacPhee said: “I am excited to be joining PKF Smith Cooper as a private client tax manager within their Tax Advisory Team. The team has already made me feel at home, and I am looking forward to partnering with our clients to address their tax needs with effective and tailored advisory services. My focus will be on building meaningful relationships and helping clients confidently manage their tax challenges by providing clear and practical solutions.”

Dean Castledine, private client director, added: “It is great to welcome Oliver to the firm’s growing tax team, and he will bring valuable knowledge and experience to the firm. I look forward to seeing how Oliver will strengthen our team and benefit our clients.”