Hull accountant ‘STEPs’ up with specialist trusts and estates qualification

Victoria Shannon.

A HULL-BASED accountant, who specialises in matters relating to agriculture and landed estates, has gained a specialist trusts and estates qualification.

Victoria Shannon, Director for Agriculture and Landed Estates at Smailes Goldie Group, is now a member of the Society of Trust and Estates Practitioners (STEP), having gained the prestigious qualification with Distinction.

STEP is the leading worldwide professional association for practitioners advising families across generations and particularly in the fields of trusts, estates and inheritance tax planning.

Full members of STEP are the most experienced and senior practitioners in the field. The majority of STEP members are solicitors, meaning that relatively few accountants hold the qualification.

Victoria said: “People around the world recognise STEP’s reputation for excellence. I am proud to be a member of an association that promotes technical excellence, provides continuous development opportunities and actively lobbies on behalf of its members.

“The knowledge I gained during my studies means that I can provide specialist advice to our clients across a wide range of matters particularly relating to trusts and estates.”

Ian Lamb, Managing Partner at Smailes Goldie Group, added: “We would like to congratulate Victoria on achieving her STEP membership. This is not only a personal achievement but also a real benefit to the practice and our clients. It also underscores that both Victoria and the practice are committed to providing the best advice available to our clients.”

Victoria joins Ben Thiim, Director of Capital Taxes at the firm, in holding the STEP qualification.