Why did you pursue a career in tax?

• When I first started my career, it appeared that the major decisions most businesses made over the short, medium and long term centred mainly around tax. Given the variety of taxes that any one business pays and how they all interact, I felt it would be a career that would be both engaging and interesting.

What are the highlights of your career?

• Obtaining my ATT and CTA qualifications, and subsequently being admitted as a Fellow of the ATT.

Why is the ATT qualification important?

• It provides a solid grounding in the fundamentals of the UK tax system and an excellent springboard to those wanting to push on and attempt the CTA qualifcation.

What advice would you give to new members starting in their career?

• Try and get as much exposure early on to as many of the taxes as possible. Specialism is almost expected in this day and age given the vastness of the UK tax legislation, but improving your overall awareness will allow you to spot opportunities to help your clients and that is where you can add value. Embrace the digitisation of tax as it is here to stay!