Francis Clark boosts Truro corporate team with new Tax Director, Erin Davis

Leading South West chartered accountants Francis Clark have further boosted their Cornish operation with the appointment of Erin Davis to the posiiton of Tax Director.

Erin joins Francis Clark after seven years with international firm BDO where she was senior tax manager in the Southampton office. Before that she trained with and worked for Deloitte UK for four years.

Erin is a corporate specialist whose expertise ranges from mergers, acquisitions and disposals to shareholder planning, company tax issues, property tax and detailed capital allowance claims.

Speaking about her new appintment Erin said: “I was looking for a new opportunity and jumped at the chance to work with a nationally recognised firm in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. I’m looking forward to helping Cornish businesses with all their tax needs.”

Erin will work closely with Francis Clark’s corporate team in Truro.

Scott Bentley, partner in the corporate team said: “We remain committed to providing the best possible advice to businesses in Cornwall and Erin brings a wealth of experience to the Francis Clark Truro office, from advising small owner-managed businesses to large privately owned corporates and fully listed companies. We’re delighted to have her on the team.”

Outside of work Erin enjoys walking, swimming and yoga, and is kept busy by her four year-old daughter.

Francis Clark’s tax team is nationally recognised for the quality of its services. Earlier this year the firm won two categories in the LexisNexis Taxation Awards 2012 including Best Tax Practice in a regional firm and Tax Writer of the Year for Truro-based partner John Endacott.

The double triumph follows the firm previously winning the LexisNexis award in the category of Best General Tax Practice in 2009 and the Financial Directors’ Excellence Awards as mid-tier Auditor of the Year 2011.