Pictured above: John Southwell Partner at Smith Cooper and Rachel Horner

Leading Midlands' chartered accountants and business advisors, Smith Cooper have reinforced their position as one of the Midlands' top ten firms with the key promotion of Rachel Horner to the post of associate.

Rachel joined Smith Cooper as tax director in 2008 and has been responsible for managing the specialist tax division at the firm's Burton Office.

Prior to that, she spent five years in two separate spells at PwC and also worked as director of tax at a FSE Top 50 company.

Rachel has a wealth of knowledge in all areas of taxation. In her new role she will be providing specialist tax advice to a variety of Smith Cooper's clients. 

Commenting on Rachel's promotion, John Southwell, partner at Smith Cooper's Burton office, said: "Since she joined Smith Cooper, Rachel has made a significant contribution to the practice's growth and her promotion is well deserved.

"Our current philosophy of growth through acquisition and organic growth provides our staff with the opportunity of progressing through the company to the position of partner. 

"This is an exciting time for our Burton office, which is currently experiencing a period of sustained growth and Rachel's considerable knowledge and experience will invaluable as the company continues to expand."

Smith Cooper offers general compliance services, dedicated corporate finance, specialist tax and corporate recovery and insolvency teams, as well as separate financial solutions, IT and HR divisions.

The company also has offices in Nottingham, Derby, Alfreton, Ashbourne, Birmingham, Buxton, Ilkeston and Leicester.