Accountants' new wealth management service

A new wealth management service is being launched by Norfolk accountancy firm Martin & Acock.

Clare Goodswen, 39, has switched to the firm to take the post of director of personal tax after 21 years with Larking Gowen.

The new service will cover offer advice for individuals, based around complex tax planning issues. This will include advice on capital taxes and planning with regard to trusts, as well as trust management and administration.

Martin & Acock operations director Jeremy Robson said: "Clare is a prominent professional in the business community and very highly regarded across Norfolk as a leading tax specialist.

"We are delighted that she has joined Martin & Acock in this important new role and her considerable technical expertise and practical experience will bring an extra dimension to the firm."

Mrs Goodswen said: "The current economic climate brings challenges to individuals as well as businesses and, as the UK tax system becomes more complex, this new service will provide access to a trusted advisor who can liaise with solicitors, stockbrokers and financial advisors to ensure that private clients are receiving up-to-date advice to help minimise their tax liabilities both immediately and in the longer term."

Based in The Close in Norwich, Martin & Acock also has offices in Attleborough, Swaffham and Watton.

Courtesy of EDP

19 November 2008