HB&O is further strengthening the firm’s tax expertise with the appointment of a new VAT specialist.

Jane Deeks joined HB&O’s tax team on 23 June as a VAT consultant, bringing with her extensive experience in VAT advisory work.

She has previously worked as a tax specialist at both PwC and Ernst & Young and more recently has provided support to accountants on clients’ VAT queries via Taxwise.

HB&O managing director Rob Kendall said: “We are delighted to welcome Jane to the team, where her VAT expertise will add real value and ensure our clients benefit from first class advice in this notoriously complex area of taxation.”