Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP has appointed Michael Flaherty as a tax partner in its Guildford office private client team. Michael’s role is to further develop bespoke private client UK taxation services for clients across Surrey, Sussex, London and overseas.
Michael’s knowledge of the local market is extensive, having spent the last 8 years based in Guildford. Michael also brings with him 20 years of private client experience having worked for two “Big Four” accountancy firms and global banks in London, Cayman and Jersey.
Michael will continue to focus on delivering UK tax advice to high net worth individuals/families and their trust/company structures (UK and overseas) as part of a wider remit to ensure the highest standards of client service.
The hire follows BDO’s recent relocation, moving its existing office into Guildford’s premier office location in Chertsey Street as part of BDO’s continued expansion and long term investment in Surrey. With its 115 strong team, BDO Guildford provides full accounting, audit, tax and advisory services to a wide range of entrepreneurial businesses and individuals.
Patrick Harrison, Head of Private Client, Guildford, said “Attracting high-calibre individuals such as Michael is an important part of BDO’s growth strategy and certainly adds to the depth and breadth of our offering from the Guildford office. Although we concentrate on servicing local businesses and individuals, our broader national and international reach is a great asset to the majority of those we advise, and Michael’s appointment will certainly enhance how we deliver such broader solutions for clients.”
On joining the firm, Michael Flaherty added, “The opportunity to join BDO is a very exciting one. The firm has a strong brand and the tax team has a leading reputation in the market place, which I hope to enhance by working closely with other talented partners and colleagues.”
