Ms Thomson who is based in the business’ Edinburgh office, is a key member of AAB’s corporate tax team, advising both individual and corporate clients on all aspects of UK corporate and personal tax.

She has significant specialist tax experience, including a particular emphasis on providing tailored advice on transactions, in conjunction with AAB’s corporate finance team.

As a member of the business’ ‘Expertise to Entrepreneurs’ team, Katy provides structuring and tax advice with a commercial focus to entrepreneurs, helping them to navigate complex tax rules and meet their current and longer-term objectives.

Lyn Calder, AAB managing partner, Edinburgh, commented: “Katy’s promotion is richly deserved, and recognises not only her skill and extensive technical expertise, but also her contribution and commitment to the business. She has played a significant role in growing our client base in Edinburgh and across the Central Belt.

“Following our recent merger with Glasgow-based accountancy firm Hardie Caldwell, and our acquisition of Edinburgh-based Purpose HR, we remain committed to developing talent and investing in our ever-growing team. Katy’s promotion is the most recent demonstration of that investment, and contributes to our ambitions to build and sustain a strong leadership team. In so doing we shall continue to meet our clients’ diverse needs across a changing market, both in the UK and globally.”