Accountancy and advisory practice MHA has strengthened its Scottish operations with a series of senior hires and internal promotions.
In Edinburgh, the company has recruited Stephen Thom as corporate tax partner and Joshua Williams as personal client tax director. It has also elevated Alan Downie and Allan Smith to partner roles.
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Thom joins the partnership after a period running his own tax consultancy business.
He began his professional career with BDO in London before moving back to Scotland to take up a role within a multinational financial services group. He subsequently moved back into practice, leading the tax function at a mid-tier accountancy practice.
Thom’s background includes advising mid-sized and larger corporates across multiple sectors, with a particular focus on corporate restructuring, the taxation of corporate debt and property-focused tax structures.
Williams, who has close to two decades of tax experience, focuses on advising business owners and private clients on a wide range of personal tax issues, from routine compliance to more complex advisory work.
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His work includes capital gains tax, income tax, inheritance tax, HMRC enquiries, Land and Buildings Transaction Tax, residence and domicile matters, and succession planning. He joins MHA from accountancy practice CT.
Downie has been with MHA since 2010 and was involved in developing and expanding the corporate audit team.
Smith joined the company in 2012 and has more than ten years’ experience across accounts, tax and financial reporting.
MHA Edinburgh office partner Euan Fernie said: “Stephen and Joshua strengthen our senior tax capability in Edinburgh, while the promotions of Alan and Allan to partner roles rightly recognise the depth of experience and leadership already within the firm.
“Together, these appointments reflect both sustained growth in Scotland and a clear commitment to investing in people as we continue to expand our team across all levels.”
Recently, MHA appointed Murray Watt as partner and head of operations.
