Midlands-based PKF Smith Cooper has raised over £10,000 for charity over the past twelve months. From daring sky dives and mountain climbs to volunteering in the community, the accounting and advisory company has supported several local and national causes through firm-wide fundraising initiatives.
The money has helped to raise vital funds for Williams Syndrome Foundation, national hunger-fight
Katie Dziewulski is the latest tax specialist to join PKF Smith Cooper, as the Midlands-based accounting and advisory firm continues to grow the expert team behind its tax services through new career opportunities.
Katie steps into the role of Employment Tax Manager, after occupying the same position at a leading fitness apparel company for two years. After graduating from the Universi
Midlands-based accounting and advisory firm PKF Smith Cooper has welcomed a new Corporate Finance Executive, Lauryn Mayson, to the company as its award-winning Corporate Finance team focuses on recruiting new talent to scale up the division.
Lauryn Mayson graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2021 with a BSc in Geography and kickstarted her Corporate Finance career with a top 10 firm.
Adam Rollason, Tax Advisory Partner at PKF Smith Cooper, has been appointed chair of the Birmingham branch of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) after serving as deputy chair since 2019. With 18 years of tax experience under his belt, he will lead the Birmingham branch of the CIOT for the next three years.
In his new role as chair, Adam will be a leading local representative for the CIO
Two Partners from Midlands-based accounting firm PKF Smith Cooper will brave the ultimate leap on Wednesday 17th May with a charity skydive to raise money for Ilkeston children’s charity Ben’s Den.
David Nelson, Senior Partner, and Martin Gadsby, Accounts Partner, will both be tackling tandem skydives at Skydive Langar. The skydive has been organised by PKF Smith Cooper as part of a year of fun
Midlands-based accountancy and advisory firm PKF Smith Cooper has recruited Dean Castledine to the new role of Private Client Director, as the company continues to invest in the development and expansion of its tax advisory division and private client services.
Dean Castledine brings 20 years of experience and expertise in private client tax advisory services to PKF Smith Cooper. He began his c
Derby-based IT company Infuse has added three new apprentices to its ranks, after moving to a larger office space at Pride Park in September 2022 to accommodate the ongoing growth of the team and business.
Joshua Mills, Robert Pott and Aiden Richardson have joined the expert IT team at Infuse as Helpdesk Support Apprentices. With two apprentices already working in the same role, the three new r
Midlands-based accountancy and advisory firm PKF Smith Cooper has launched a new partner-led consultancy service called PKF VAT Assist to provide individuals and businesses across the UK with on-demand access to specialist indirect tax support.
The premium consultancy offers a direct line for indirect tax advice for finance professionals, intermediaries and businesses, such as in-house fin
Midlands-based accountancy and business advisory firm PKF Smith Cooper has partnered with cloud-based accounting software Xero in a multi-year agreement through the PKF international network. As a Xero Global Partner, PKF Smith Cooper will continue to elevate its service provision through the digitalisation of practices and services to provide a modern accounting experience that delivers high-qual
Looking to make a strong start in the new year, Midlands-based accountancy and business advisory firm PKF Smith Cooper announces a succession of promotions as the company builds its regional and national reputation.
Following a period of sustained growth, PKF Smith Cooper has announced a series of promotions across its Midlands teams, as the firm continues to invest in home-grown talent. The ac
The corporate finance team of PKF Smith Cooper has advised Midlands-based Hyperama plc on the sale of its cash and carry division to London-based Dhamecha Group. Hyperama’s Nottingham and West Bromwich depots will bolster Dhamecha’s presence in the Midlands, boosting the number of its cash and carry branches to 12 post completion.
This sale comes in short order of Hyperama plc’s divestment of
Award-winning accountancy and advisory firm PKF Smith Cooper has recruited Piers Pye-Watson to the new role of R&D tax manager, as the Midlands-based company invests in the growth of its R&D services and continues to expand its specialist tax division.
Piers Pye-Watson joins PKF Smith Cooper with 12 years’ experience in tax and six of those spent specialising in R&D. Prior to P
The award-winning corporate finance team of PKF Smith Cooper has advised Midlands-based Hyperama plc on the sale of its cash and carry division based in Peterborough to London-based Holland Bazaar Ltd, as the latter moves forward with long-term plans to expand its tangible presence outside of London.
Hyperama plc is one of the largest operators of cash and carry stores in the UK and has a
International alternative capital solutions provider Duke Royalty has provided £5 million debt royalty financing to New Path Fire and Security (New Path), an investment holding company operating in the UK&I fire and security (“F&S”) sector. The funding agreement also involved Duke Royalty becoming a 15% shareholder in New Path, and agreeing a total funding commitment of up to £20 million t
Solihull-based Evac+Chair International Limited has partnered with Swedish company builder Systematic Growth in an international deal led by advisory firm PKF Smith Cooper. The deal will see Evac+Chair’s managing director Gerard Wallace remain at the helm of the company.
Evac+Chair is a global manufacturer of evacuation chairs and critical care transfer solutions. As a company builder, Systemat
Dean Nelson and Nick Lee, Business Recovery and Insolvency Partners at PKF Smith Cooper, were appointed Joint Administrators of Derbyshire-based bicycle manufacturer and retailer Stanton Bikes Limited on Friday 11th November 2022. The appointment was made following a petition to the court by a creditor.
Stanton Bikes Limited has developed both a national and international reputation in the biki
A charity golf day organised by Midlands-based advisory and accountancy firm PKF Smith Cooper has raised £4,300 for UK hunger and food waste charity Fareshare. The event took place at Horsley Lodge Golf Club in Derbyshire on Monday 26th September.
Leicester manufacturing firm Clements Limited has entered administration, after appointing Midlands-based advisory and accountancy firm PKF Smith Cooper to lead the process.
IT consultancy experts Infuse welcome Pete Marsden in the new role of Senior Projects Engineer, as the firm celebrates a recent office move to Pride Park in Derby and continued expansion across the Midlands.
With over 15 years’ experience in IT, mostly working within the Midlands, Pete has worked in a variety of sectors since graduating from the University of Plymouth with an IT degree. His car
Leading accountancy and business advisory firm PKF Smith Cooper has moved into a new office in Pride Park in Derby, as the Midlands-based company continues its expansion.
Renovations and refurbishment with fit out specialists began in spring to transform ‘Prospect House’, c12,500 square foot and grade A office space into a modern, open plan working environment over three floors, complete with l
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