Press Releases
01 February 2011
Wilkins Kennedy Accountants expands VAT department
Wilkins Kennedy, a top 25 firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers, has expanded its VAT department with the appointment of Kevin Martin as VAT Assistant Manager.
Kevin, 27, from Harlow, joins Wilkins Kennedy from an Associate position at global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal, and previously held a position as Senior at Baker Tilly. He has also worked at two of the “Big Four” firms and gained a wealth of international experience working across Europe and in New York.
Reporting to Andy Dawbarn, VAT Partner, London, Kevin will be based within the Tax Department at the firm’s London office. He will assist in leading the direction and delivery of VAT and other indirect tax advisory services to a broad industry range of domestic and international clients across Wilkins Kennedy’s 12 regional offices.
Wilkins Kennedy’s VAT specialist markets include: the property and financial services market, corporate finance and charity and not-for-profit sectors. Kevin’s new role will include: supporting the VAT partner in advising and operational compliance, department and resource development and expanding the existing client base.
Kevin Martin, VAT Assistant Manager says, “A number of important VAT legislative changes have taken place within the last year with the introduction of the VAT Package at the beginning of 2010. However, there are a number of changes being implemented on a ‘staggered’ basis over the coming years and we are advising our clients to prepare for this. As VAT specialists, we cost effectively support our clients day to day in compliance issues and software advice, as well as advising on the validity of VAT assessments, investigations and penalties. Our wide ranging existing client portfolio includes: Blue chip organizations, SMEs, high net worth individuals and overseas clients with European interests.”
Andy Dawbarn, VAT Partner, says, “Wilkins Kennedy is continuing to expand despite the challenging economic environment, and continues to attract highly skilled and motivated professionals to the team. We would like to warmly welcome Kevin to the firm. ”
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Notes to Editors:
Wilkins Kennedy was established in 1882 and has grown to become one of the UK’s top 22 firms of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers with a turnover of almost £30 million.
The firm has 53 partners and almost 400 staff in twelve offices across the South of England.
