RSM strengthens audit and tax capability in Hull with senior hires

Pictured (left to right) are Aysha Marley, Andy Capes and Pete Adams at RSM's office.

LEADING audit, tax and consulting firm RSM has strengthened its Hull team with two senior appointments.

At partner level, Pete Adams has joined RSM’s audit team. He joins from Smailes Goldie where he was a partner. Prior to that role, he worked at PwC for 16 years. He has over 18 years’ audit and assurance experience working with owner-managed businesses, listed companies, international groups, charities, and PE backed businesses; and brings particular expertise in IFRS, UK GAAP and US GAAP.

In his new role, Pete will work closely with audit partner Andy Capes and the rest of the growing team to support ambitious businesses in the region.

Aysha Marley has also joined RSM as a tax director in Hull. She joins from PwC with over 12 years’ experience of working with private clients and personal tax issues for business leaders across Hull and East Yorkshire.

A specialist in tax planning, succession issues, inheritance tax and sales and capital gains advice, she brings a wealth of experience to the role to work alongside tax partners Gwyneth Barber and Jackie Hall.

Andy Capes, RSM’s office managing partner; said: ‘It’s great to welcome Aysha and Pete to the team. Both strategic appointments reinforce our commitment to the market whilst strengthening our capability to ensure we are the go-to firm for owner-managed, PLCs and international businesses operating in Hull.’