Join our mailing list | Contact | Blog | Client File Sharing Johnston Carmichael HomeNews & InsightsNewsBanking expert appointed as new Head of Tax Banking expert appointed as new Head of Tax 17th December 2013 Johnston Carmichael has appointed Susie Walker as its new Head of Tax. Walker, who has also been promoted to partner level within the firm, joined Johnston Carmichael in 2012 as a director after 20 years of heading up the group tax functions of a number of major banks. She spent eight years at a ‘Big Four’ firm before joining the Bank of Scotland in 1991 and went on to be the head of its tax function. Following its merger with the Halifax, she became Head of Group Tax for HBOS in 2005 and was appointed Group Tax Director for Lloyds Banking Group following the merger of LTSB and HBOS in January 2009. Since joining Johnston Carmichael Walker has been responsible for opening up direct engagement with the HMRC Patent Box team to make the legislation operational for smaller companies throughout the UK. She recently completed a significant tax leadership project for a major bank and continues to advise clients on HMRC policy, banking, governance and risk issues. In her new role she will focus on driving more growth across the firm, leading its considerable tax operation expertise. Commenting on the appointment, Johnston Carmichael CEO Sandy Manson said: “Susie joined us with a high degree of banking sector experience and has proven to be a real asset to the firm. Since arriving at Johnston Carmichael she’s made a huge impact on our business, especially in helping SME clients understand various aspects of HMRC legislation. In her new Head of Tax role Susie will be responsible for enhancing the high level of talent and expertise across our tax business to further benefit our clients.” EVENTS NEWS PUBLICATIONS CASE STUDIES INSIGHTS Key Contacts Susie Walker Tax Partner & Head of Tax view Susie's profile From Corporate Finance to Wealth Advisory, we've got the skills to make a difference. View our services Give us a call at your local office linkedin twitter Facebook Sitemap | Terms | Disclaimers | Accessibility