Kate Aitcheson has joined expanding specialist operation Clough Taxation Solutions, part of Cleck-heaton and Keighley chartered accountancy firm Clough & Company, as a tax manager.

A chartered tax advisor, Kate previously worked at KPMG in Leeds. She will be responsible for taxation advice and planning to a range of clients.

She said: “The UK’s tax system is continually evolving so there is growing demand from a wide range of clients that want to stay ahead of the changes and ensure they are up to date with the system.”

Steven Gash, practice chairman of Clough & Company, said: “We are growing rapidly and now employ an eight-strong team of tax specialists. Kate has a proven track record in this area and her experience will prove to be a valuable asset to both the existing team and our clients.”