Leicester-based accountants Rowleys has strengthened its tax advisory offering with the appointment of Matt Allen as corporate tax & OMB director.
Matt joins the firm from Azets, bringing extensive experience in corporate tax advisory, transaction tax, mergers and acquisitions, company structuring, and succession planning.
Matt began his career training as an accountant and auditor, a role he held until 2015 before moving into tax. He worked as a personal tax compliance manager before moving into tax advisory in 2017. Since then, he has developed deep expertise across a broad range of tax matters, with a particular focus on helping owner-managed and family-run businesses deal with complex tax issues.
Matt said: “I’m really excited to be joining Rowleys. Everyone I met during the interview process was incredibly friendly, and the vision for both the firm and my own development really stood out. The team feels like a big family, and after working in a large organisation for several years, I was ready to return to a more close-knit environment where people truly know and support one another.
“Rowleys works with many of the clients I love supporting – smaller, owner-managed businesses where specialist tax advice can have a real impact on people’s lives. And of course, the opportunity to work with Clare again was a huge draw. She gave me my first opportunity in tax, and I learned a lot from working with her.”
In his new role, Matt will support the firm across a variety of areas, including delivering corporate tax advisory projects, providing general tax support to the wider team, reviewing complex corporation tax returns, leading and developing colleagues, and contributing to Rowleys’ continued growth through networking and client engagement.
Clare Clifford, tax partner at Rowleys, said: “Having worked with Matt for several years earlier in his career, I’m absolutely delighted to welcome him to Rowleys. He has a fantastic ability to translate complex tax matters into clear, practical advice that genuinely helps clients move forward.
“Matt’s commitment to doing the right thing for owner-managed businesses shines through in everything he does, and I know he will make a hugely positive contribution to both our clients and our team.”
Matt is ACCA qualified, having completed his qualification in 2014, and achieved his CTA in 2020.
