Phil Hartley and Phillippa Britchford are joining the Liverpool accountancy firm which also has offices  in Manchester, Chester, Warrington and Widnes

Liverpool accountancy firm Mitchell Charlesworth has unveiled two senior appointments to its tax team with Phil Hartley and Phillippa Britchford joining as tax managers.

Mr Hartley is a chartered accountant and chartered tax adviser with more than eight years’ experience of dealing with owner-managed businesses and providing tax advice on a wide range of issues.

Ms Britchford has returned to Mitchell Charlesworth after having spent 10 years working for other accountancy firms in Cheshire. When previously working at the firm she completed accounts and audits. 

The appointments follow on from the promotion of Alison Birch who recently became a VAT partner in the tax team.

Tim Adcock, partner and head of Mitchell Charlesworth’s tax team, said: “As a firm we are continually investing in our team and recruiting the best talent we can to enable us to deliver the highest-quality service to our clients.

“Phil and Phillippa’s knowledge and expertise make them both key additions to the team. It’s great to have them on board.”

Mitchell Charlesworth’s tax team spans across the firm’s five offices in Manchester, Liverpool, Chester, Warrington and Widnes.