Clive Owen appoints new tax director

Clive Owen, the independent accountancy firm, has further strengthened its York office with the appointment of an experienced tax director.

Angela Mikola has joined the firm, which operates from offices in York, Darlington, Durham, Middlesbrough, and most recently, Newcastle, following a successful career at Big Four, regional and national practices.

She brings nearly two decades of expertise in corporate tax, having established herself as a trusted advisor to owner-managed and entrepreneurial businesses across the region.

Her extensive experience and commitment to tailored client service align perfectly with Clive Owen LLP’s ethos of providing high-quality, bespoke tax solutions.

Mikola began her career in 2007 after graduating from Durham University with a BSc Hons in Mathematics. She started in the Corporate Tax department at a Big Four firm based in Leeds before moving on to regional and national practices in York, rising through the ranks to become a tax director.

Clive Owen said she possesses “significant experience” advising on a wide range of tax matters, from R&D and patent box schemes to group restructuring and pre-sale planning.

Mikola is a chartered accountant and chartered tax advisor. She is especially known for her work supporting clients with complex tax compliance issues and for delivering proactive tax advice.

Mikola said: “I am thrilled to join Clive Owen. I have always enjoyed getting to know my clients and working with them to navigate the ever-changing tax landscape. I look forward to contributing to Clive Owen’s longstanding reputation for excellence and helping clients reach their business goals.”

Phillipa Symington, partner at Clive Owen, added: “As a regional, independent firm we pride ourselves on delivering a wide range of services that serve our enterprising and entrepreneurial owner managed business clients across the region.

“Angela’s expertise in corporate tax and her dedication to client service make her an invaluable addition to our York team. Her experience with owner managed businesses will further enhance our service offering across the region. We are excited to have Angela on board as we continue to build on our recent period of expansion and strengthen our York office even further.”