UK-based accountancy and advisory practice PKF Smith Cooper has appointed two senior professionals to its Transaction and Advisory Services (TAS) practice serving the Midlands region.
James Roberts has been appointed as TAS manager. He previously worked in audit at PricewaterhouseCoopers and then moved into transaction advisory at RSM.
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Most recently, Roberts held a financial planning and analysis role at Greene King.
On joining the company, Roberts commented: “I am pleased to be joining PKF Smith Cooper in Birmingham at a time of strong growth within the Transaction and Advisory Services team.
“The firm’s expanding transactions capability and its reputation for delivering high-quality financial due diligence and wider advisory support were key factors in my decision, and I am looking forward to working with clients across a broad range of sectors.”
The company has also hired Brent Kerrison as TAS senior executive.
Kerrison joins from Avant Homes. He trained with Mazars, working with social sector bodies, privately owned companies and private equity-backed businesses, and brings recent experience from the construction sector.
PKF Smith Cooper senior partner and TAS head David Nelson said: “We are delighted to welcome James and Brent to the team as we continue to strengthen our Transaction and Advisory Services offering across the Midlands.
“Both bring valuable experience and fresh perspectives to the team, which will further enhance the support we provide to clients navigating complex transactions and strategic decisions.
“Their appointments reflect the continued momentum of our TAS team, and I am confident they will both make a significant contribution as we build on our recent growth and success.”
In April, PKF Smith Cooper appointed Beverley Scott as corporate tax partner in the West Midlands.
