Simon Braidley is the new President of the Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT)

Simon has wide experience in the tax profession, having worked for the Inland Revenue and large international accountancy firms as well as operating his own practice. He currently works in the City of London for Argenta Taxation Consultants.

Taking up the appointment at the Association’s AGM today, Simon Braidley said:

“It is a great honour and privilege to become the President of the ATT.

“Founded 21 years ago, the ATT has now come of age. Our 21st year is the ideal launch pad to further promote the Association to our members and potential members. The majority of our branches will be hosting special 21st anniversary events. I look forward to attending as many of them as possible.

“A priority of my presidential year is to ‘engage the membership’. The surveys undertaken in 2009 have helped the ATT Council and its committees appreciate what our members and students want from us. As a result we are developing a strategy to take the Association through the next stage of its adult life. This includes our new website, overseas examination centres and the appointment of our first Technical Officer. I believe John Kimmer’s appointment will strengthen the ATT’s influence and impact on government and other policy makers.

“Additionally, the AGM has just ratified a special resolution allowing for the introduction of a new membership category of Fellow. The title of Taxation Technician (Fellow) for suitably qualified members is a fitting development in our 21st year.”

Simon succeeds David Stedman as President. He is himself succeeded as Deputy President of the ATT by Andrew Meeson (who is also chair of the ATT’s Technical Committee). Stuart McKinnon is the Association’s new Vice President.