Tax consultancy Finch & Associates is expanding with the launch of its own accountancy arm having spent the past 16 months helping other firms grow through the pandemic.
The new team at the Clevedon-based firm, which specialises in R&D tax credits and US and UK taxation, will be led by experienced business adviser David Parmenter. 
David, pictured, joins from Shepton Mallet-based accountancy firm Burton Sweet, where he was a senior manager specialising in corporate accountancy.
He takes up his new role as accounts manager at an exciting time of growth for Finch & Associates, which also advises businesses in the creative industries on claiming tax relief.
The firm’s managing director Rachel Finch said: “We’re delighted to welcome David to the team to head up our new accountancy arm.
“It means we can offer our R&D and US and UK tax clients a full range of accounting and business advice, providing a one-stop shop for all their tax and accountancy needs while ensuring a fast turnaround on claims.
“I can think of no-one better qualified than David to run our new accountancy operation. He has great experience advising owner-managers on audit and compliance matters and helping them achieve their business goals in a tax efficient manner.”
Rachel said the firm’s growth over the past year had not come as a result of time sheets and clock watching, but through nurturing personal relationships with its customers.
“We have an open phoneline policy allowing clients to call freely without concern over hidden fees. At a time when things are challenging for many organisations and personal connection has become so highly sought after, we are proud of our approach and committed to offering this support to all our clients,” she added.
Finch & Associates has also promoted chartered tax adviser Jo Boyer, who advises both personal and business clients, to the position of tax manager while colleague Shaun Bartle becomes an associate director.
Shaun’s focus will be on advising clients on their business growth strategy and R&D and creative industry tax credits.
Pictured, below, from left: Jo Boyer, David Parmenter and Shaun Bartle
