Accounting & Tax

Peter is responsible for the provision of VAT consultancy services and in addition heads up the VAT compliance team that deals with all aspects of indirect tax compliance. Having trained with Isle of Man Customs & Excise and worked there as a member of the visiting team for nearly four years Peter joined KPMG in the Isle of Man where he worked for over 21 years. Peter joined the Group in 2009 and was appointed to the Board later that year.

Ian is a Certified Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Advisor and has been with SMP since 2008. He trained with Duncan Sheard Glass & Co, one of the largest independent practices in the North West of England, before moving to the Isle of Man in 1997. Ian provided accounting services and advice to local firms and authorities with Douglas-based firm PKF before moving to SMP where he is currently the Director of Accounting.

Ian was appointed to the Group Board of Directors in June 2019 and continues his role as Director of Accounting, where he is responsible for accounting services to both professional and private clients.

Tony is responsible for the multi-jurisdictional tax compliance and international tax advisory services provided to clients. Tony is a Chartered Accountant and qualified with Duncan Sheard Glass, one of the largest independent practices in the North West of England. Tony joined the Group in 1998 and was appointed to the Board in 2007.

Rachael Hooper is responsible for international tax advisory services provided to private clients, trusts and companies. Rachael is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Advisor. Rachael qualified with PWC in the Isle of Man while working within their Tax Department and has been with the company since 2012.