Partner promotion and new business support director recruited at Chiene + Tait

Edinburgh-based accountancy firm Chiene + Tait (C+T) has announced the appointment of Alastair Herbert as its new business support director.

The firm said Mr Herbert will focus his energy on developing new business opportunities and building excellent client relationships across C+T, which opened its third UK office in Inverness last month.

His appointment coincides with the promotion of Hazel Gough, C+T’s former director of personal and business tax services, to the role of partner.

Ms Gough, who specialises in tax planning, rural estates, property and private clients, joined the firm in 2012.

She is also the Chartered Institute of Taxation’s representative on the ICAS tax committee which makes representations to Government on consultations and legislation, helping to develop UK taxation policy.

C+T’s managing partner, Carol Flockhart, said: “Alastair brings great enthusiasm and a wealth of experience to Chiene + Tait. We are delighted to welcome him to the team and look forward to supporting him in his role during this exciting phase of growth.

“I’m also delighted to announce Hazel’s promotion as the firm’s newest partner. Since she joined four and a half years ago she has played a vital role in developing our tax service offering and has established herself as a hugely capable adviser across her wide spectrum of clients.”