PKF Smith Cooper has promoted 16 rising stars, the largest cohort in a single promotion window, as we continue to invest in talent to resource the increasing demand for our market-leading services.

Our latest promotions cover all divisions and locations, including Derby, Nottingham and Birmingham. Promotions will take effect from 1st July 2023. The promoted team members are:

Audit

  • Tom Ainsworth (Assistant Manager)
  • Georgie Atherton (Assistant Manager)
  • Adam Glossop (Assistant Manager)
  • Chloe Goodall (Assistant Manager)
  • Danielle Tracey (Assistant Manager)
  • Rebecca Hawkins (Manager)
  • Charlotte Martinazzoli (Manager)
  • Callum Jones (Senior Manager)

Business Recovery & Insolvency

Corporate Finance

Marketing

  • Charlotte Smith (Manager)

Tax

  • Robert O’Neil (Assistant Manager)

Private Client

  • Chelsi Thomas (Assistant Manager)

VAT and Indirect Taxes

  • Tony Chamberlain (Manager)
  • Chris Cutting (Manager)

David Nelson, our Senior Partner at PKF Smith Cooper, commented: “We have enjoyed another strong year as a business, seeing double-digit growth across many of our services lines. Our success creates opportunities for both professional development and career progression and, as a business, we are proud to be able to satisfy much of the increased demand for our services through the promotion of talented team members. I would like to congratulate all 16 team members on their achievements and wish them every success in their future careers with us.”

Last month, we hired Emma Lesley for the new role of People Development Manager to spearhead more learning and development opportunities across our firm. Emma commented:

Development is a fundamental part of life at PKF Smith Cooper, not only benefitting the hard-working individuals behind our firm but helping our team to grow with the business. Congratulations to our promoted team members and I look forward to working with them as well as other talented individuals across the firm to support further progression in the future.

Emma Lesley, People Development Manager

In addition to investing in the continued development of our team, we are doubling down on our desire to attract experienced professionals into senior roles across both the compliance and advisory practice. Our current vacancies can be viewed online.

PKF Smith Cooper is the Midlands home of international network PKF, providing individuals and businesses with industry-leading accounting and advisory services including audit, accounts, tax, corporate finance and business recovery and insolvency.

Last year, our corporate finance division won the ‘SME Advisory Team of the Year’ award at Insider’s Midlands Dealmakers Award following a record-breaking year of dealmaking and this year our tax division was shortlisted for ‘Best Tax Practice in a Regional Firm’ at Tolley’s prestigious annual taxation awards.

View current career opportunities at PKF Smith Cooper.