Taxation Team - Thorne Widgery

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Vanda Williams
Lizzie Roberts
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Vanda Williams, BSc, ACA, CTA
Director of Tax
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Vanda Williams, BSc, ACA, CTA

Director of Tax

Vanda joined TW over 30 years ago and has acquired a great deal of knowledge during her time heading up the Tax Department. Being an expert on trust and estate matters, Vanda gives respected advice on often complex personal financial affairs or those with investible assets and is a trusted source of advice for many of our long standing clients.

Lizzie Roberts
Lizzie Roberts, CTA, FCCA, MAAT
Head of Tax
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Lizzie Roberts
Lizzie Roberts, CTA, FCCA, MAAT

Head of Tax

Having worked in the accounts department starting as an apprentice over 10 years ago, Lizzie is now specialising within tax after completing the Chartered Tax Adviser qualification. Lizzie works alongside Vanda , assisting clients over a wide range of tax queries and advice.

Megan Smith
Megan Smith
Tax Manager
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Megan Smith
Megan Smith

Tax Manager

Megan has over 25 years experience in tax accountancy, moving to TW from Baker Tilly in 2014. She deals with the tax aspects of a varied client portfolio.

Kirsty Dance
Kirsty Dance BSc (Hons), FCCA
Tax Manager
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Kirsty Dance
Kirsty Dance BSc (Hons), FCCA

Tax Manager

Kirsty joined TW in February 2023 and has 18 years' experience working with a wide range of clients and handling their accounts, VAT and tax affairs. Having moved from a smaller company she is enjoying working as part of a larger team and getting to know TW’s clients. In her space time she loves walking and horse riding.

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Olivia Escritt
Tax Senior
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Olivia Escritt

Tax Senior

Olivia is the newest addition to Thorne Widgery's Tax team. She specialises in private client tax, Inheritance Tax, trusts, and estates. Olivia is currently pursuing a Level 7 apprenticeship with the Chartered Institute of Taxation and is nearing the completion of her ATT qualification. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and cheering on her son at his local football games. Olivia is also an avid Liverpool supporter.

Alex Lancett MAAT
Accounts and Tax Trainee
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Alex Lancett MAAT

Accounts and Tax Trainee

Working in the accounting team, Alex has previous experience supporting a business analyst at publisher Newsquest prior to beginning his training in August 2019. With A levels in Business Studies, Psychology and Statistics, Alex has a lot to bring to the role and is working with clients on a range of matters.

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William Sampson
Accounts and Tax Trainee
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William Sampson

Accounts and Tax Trainee

William Sampson joins the taxation team as Accounts and Tax Trainee and is currently studying towards his Level 3 AAT qualification with plans to pursue ACCA certification and achieve Chartered status. He's looking forward to build his professional network while continuing his studies. Having joined Thorne Widgery based on strong recommendations from colleagues who recognised the firm's team-focused environment, Will is excited to contribute to and grow within the company. Outside of work, he enjoys playing a range of sports including cricket, touch rugby, and football.