Oliver MacPhee, Private Client Manager, joins the Nottingham branch of the PKF Smith Cooper tax team as the firm continues their expansion throughout 2024. With the firm’s plan to double in size before the end of 2029, Oliver is one of 63 new hires the firm has seen this year, with the tax team welcoming 10 new members alone since January.

After obtaining a first-class degree in Accounting and Finance, Oliver 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 has a vast amount of experience in tax planning, specifically Inheritance Tax planning, trust planning and year-end tax planning, as well as HMRC enquiries, tax compliance and reporting.

On joining PKF Smith Cooper, Oliver 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, commented:

“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.” 

Oliver joins the firm at a time of significant expansion and growth, with several more experts still set to join the tax team later this year. The firm also welcomed 21 graduates in September, further strengthening the audit, business services, corporate tax, corporate finance, employment tax and VAT teams.

PKF Smith Cooper is a Midlands-based award-winning accounting and advisory firm, providing a full range of audit, accountancy, tax and business services. In 2023 the firm was named as one of the top accountancy firms in private client services by eprivateclient.

If you are interested in a career at PKF Smith Cooper, the firm have frequent vacancies, from graduate roles to positions for experienced professionals. View the current openings here: https://pkfsmithcooper.teamtailor.com/#jobs