Egham: Wilkins Kennedy announces partner promotions

Accountancy firm Wilkins Kennedy has announced two new partner promotions at its Heathrow office, based in Egham.

Jemima Jones has been promoted to tax partner. One of the youngest women in the firm to become a partner, she joined in 2005 as a trainee, passed her accountancy exams in 2008 and tax exams the following year, before being appointed as tax director in 2015. She quickly established herself as one of the firm’s key spokespeople on tax matters and regularly provides comment on the chancellor’s Budget statements.

Jemima Jones, as daughter of ex-mayor of Runnymede Carole Jones, already has a strong involvement with local businesses and the issues affecting them. Speaking of her promotion she said: “I am thrilled to have been appointed as a partner at Wilkins Kennedy. I have worked hard to get here and appreciate being part of a partnership where dedication is not only valued but rewarded.”

Paul Creasey has been promoted to audit partner. Having joined the firm in 2015 from an international accountancy practice, he has become one of the firm’s specialists in financial reporting regulations and has developed a client portfolio that includes software and technology companies as well as charities and education establishments.

Kevin Walmsley, managing partner of Wilkins Kennedy’s Heathrow office, said: “Jemima progressed from trainee to partner in less than 12 years and has quickly established herself as one of our tax advisers, adding to what is already a very strong team. Paul is an instinctive problem solver who is recognised not only for his knowledge of financial reporting, but for his ability in applying that knowledge on our clients’ behalf.

“Both Jemima and Paul bring their individual talents to bear in a way that adds real value for our clients, and it is with the greatest of pleasure that we welcome them into the partnership.”