PKF Francis Clark appointed a new VAT director, strengthening its VAT and customs team.
Joe Francis will be based at the accountancy firm's offices in Southampton and Poole. He brings 20 years' experience in taxation and has specialised in indirect taxes for the past 17 years.
Mr Francis joins from Grant Thornton and has spent most of his career with accountancy firms in the Southampton area.
PKF Francis Clark has one of the largest VAT, customs and indirect tax advisory teams in the country. Its marine specialists provide business support to British Marine, the membership organisation for the leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry.
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Simon Anslow, partner and head of VAT, said: “We’re delighted that Joe has joined our team. His specialist knowledge will be a great asset to the firm and our clients across a wide range of sectors. This is also a key appointment as we continue to grow the team at our new Southampton office.”
Mr Francis added: “Since joining I’ve been really impressed with how tight-knit, friendly and knowledgeable the team is. Simon and I have collaborated on technical tax issues in the past and always got on really well, so I’m looking forward to working together to support clients with a variety of indirect tax matters, including the VAT implications of mergers, acquisitions and other transactions.
“I have a particular interest in the marine sector, where PKF Francis Clark is known for its expertise and has many clients, so the opportunity to do more specialist work in this area was another massive part of the firm’s appeal for me.”
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