This means we can further support our clients maximise R&D tax reliefs and incentives, with the help of our new director.
Introducing Tom…
Meet Tom Whitworth, our R&D Incentives Director at DJH Mitten Clarke who will be responsible for leading and developing a new team of R&D experts supporting clients across the group. But this isn’t the only exciting news, as Tom and his team can be found in our brand-new base…
DJH Mitten Clarke take Sheffield
With over a decade of experience in accountancy, FCCA qualified Tom joins us after successfully helping establish an innovation reliefs team at a South Yorkshire accountancy practice, and he will be staying in this area, establishing our new base at Cubo, Carver Street, Sheffield.
Tom said: “R&D tax reliefs support companies that work on innovative projects in science and technology. It can be claimed by a range of companies that seek to make an appreciable advance to the science or technology of their field, yet many fail to take advantage of this benefit.
“I’m delighted to join DJH Mitten Clarke as R&D Incentives Director. The company already has a strong track-record in claiming R&D and Patent Box tax reliefs for clients, but now we can benefit many more with the support of our specialist team. R&D incentives already benefit the UK economy overall as it leads to new product development in areas such as science and engineering, IT, pharmaceuticals and food.”
Government reforms announced in the recent Autumn Statement will toughen up work to root out erroneous or fraudulent claims following an investigation in to the misuse of tax schemes.
He said: “With the tightening of regulations it is vital that companies receive specialist advice and our dedicated team will be in place to provide it. I’d recommend, for example, that business who are not yet providing a technical report to substantiate their R&D tax reliefs claims do so now. This will help limit the risk of HMRC enquiry into your claim but also pave the way for the upcoming legal requirement to provide this information from April 2023.”
This year we have strengthened our team with a number of senior appointments and a series of acquisitions that have taken to a team with a head cound of more than 300 across Stoke, Chester, Manchester, Walsall and now Sheffield. This new service line comes shortly after the announcement of our partnership with Tenzing, which is set to provide even more firepower for future growth – we’re certainly already looking forward to what the New Year will bring!
Scott Heath, Chief Executive Officer, said “We’ve grown our senior team in recent months as we lay foundations for further acquisitions and expansion in 2023. Expert client support is integral to all growth strategies and Tom’s appointment will provide an even stronger focus on a specialist area that brings major benefits to businesses and the UK. Tom will also be fundamental in our growth strategy as we establish DJH Mitten Clarke’s first South Yorkshire office.”
