Nicola Hicks LLB, FCCA ACA

Nicola specialises in individuals’ personal tax affairs, including high net worth individuals, Non-UK Residents and family tax planning. On a day-to-day basis, she also deals with owner managed businesses, offering tax planning advice, as well as more general compliance work (VAT Returns, management accounts etc).

She is a member of both, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, and also the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

Key Experience

• Tax planning for individuals, including advise on residency status and double taxation treaties.
• Managing various Family Investment Companies, ensuring that the structures in place are effective for the family.
• Assisting UK individuals with compliance work and offering advice regarding UK capital gains tax.
• Working with financial advisors to offer a seamless process for compliance, as well as integrated tax advice that is merged with existing investment strategies.
• Providing accounts preparation and corporate/partnership tax compliance services to professional practice companies.
• Assisting UK individuals with various services throughout the life of their business. This can involve company incorporation, EIS/SEIS applications and HMRC clearance, as well as advice surrounding company share buybacks.

Interests

Nicola is married with a young daughter, who keeps her on her toes! In her free time, she enjoys travelling, socialising with friends and family, and playing netball.