BDO’s Southampton office has recruited a total of 20 new staff in the last two months, including six in the tax team, bringing the tax department’s total headcount to 45 and the office’s to over 160.
Partner and head of accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP in Southampton, Malcolm Thixton says, “The region’s businesses have remained relatively buoyant throughout the recession and, as many are now experiencing growth, it is critical that they have the support of specialists on their doorstep. As more of the region’s businesses start to trade internationally, they need high quality provision from people they know and trust, and that’s precisely what we offer.”
Tax Partner
Jane Mulholland re-joins BDO as tax partner, having spent the last four years at PwC. She is responsible for all aspects of tax services to a broad range of clients, in particular entrepreneurial privately-owned businesses and start-ups, as well as listed entities and large multi-nationals. She has significant experience in International corporate tax.
Together with partners Stuart Lisle (corporate), and Andrew Lines (private client) Jane has ambitious plans for the further growth and development of the team.
“The need for specialist tax support is growing in the region as more and more of our entrepreneurs grow to a significant size,” she says. “It is crucial that businesses of all sizes have access to the best advice as they grow. I relish the prospect of supporting BDO clients in their future development.”
Ready-made team
Jane is joined by three new starters from the Ernst & Young tax team. Sheena Nutley joins BDO as senior corporate tax Manager along with two of her fellow EY managers Jo Dalmas and Kelly Reade.
Graduate and school leaver
Nav Dosanjh joins after graduating from the University of Southampton, and Charlotte Pearce joins on the BDO school leaver programme.
Fast growing
In the last four years of recession, the BDO tax team has grown its revenues by 27% and are considered a Centre of Excellence for tax services on the South Coast.
