Azets announces senior North-west appointments

National accountancy firm with a significant presence in Stockport, Azets, has announced three senior hires to advise clients across the North-west.

Keith Miller joins as VAT Partner, Simon Copeland joins as Director in the corporate finance team, and Vincent Costello joins as Director in the tax team.

Susanna Cassey (pictured with new hires, left to right, Simon Copeland, Vincent Costello and Keith Miller), Regional Managing Director at Azets in the North-west, commented:

It’s great to welcome Keith, Simon and Vincent to Azets. The North West is a thriving region, and we’re continuing to grow our teams to respond to client demand for specialist services. I look forward to working closely with Keith, Simon and Vincent as we continue to advise our clients on VAT, tax and corporate finance issues and trends.”

Keith Miller has been advising clients for over 30 years in roles at HMRC, Deloitte and KPMG, specialising in property VAT, M&A transactions and financial services, amongst many other areas. On his new role, he said:

“VAT is a complex area of tax, and I’m looking forward to supporting clients with their issues and helping ensure compliance with the ever-changing landscape of tax, as well as being a strong advocate for clients during HMRC inspections and investigations.”

Simon Copeland joins following 12 years at HSBC, where he facilitated funding to a wide range of businesses, from start-ups through to established commercial entities, mid-market corporates and large multinational corporates. Simon will work closely with banks, investors and other specialist lenders to help support clients on all aspects of their funding including debt structuring, working capital and banking needs. He commented on joining Azets:

“Azets is an agile and dynamic firm, proactively advising in one of the most entrepreneurial and thriving regions of the country. I’m really looking forward to supporting clients on all aspects of their funding and investment needs, helping them to grow and achieve their long-term strategic ambitions.”

With over 25 years of experience Vincent Costello will continue to provide tax consultancy services to private clients, businesses, and professional service providers such as lawyers, wealth managers and other accountants. Vincent specialises in dealing with HMRC enquiries, complex disclosures and providing strategic advice on the day-to-day management of tax disputes. Vincent said:

“Every day is different in the tax world, so I’m eager to work with the wide range of clients that Azets has, and share my knowledge and experience with the talented team.”