BUSINESS adviser Grant Thornton has appointed Sally Duke to lead its Yorkshire VAT services team.

Ms Duke (pictured) joins from RSM Tenon in Leeds where she spent almost four years, latterly as an associate director in VAT services. She has extensive experience in all aspects of VAT, having spent 18 years advising clients and referrers in all sectors.

In her new role, she will promote and develop the firm’s VAT services offering, working with SMEs and large corporate clients to identify VAT opportunities and negotiate the best possible outcome with HM Revenue & Customs.

Her specialisms include dealing with VAT claims, working with property developers, working in the catering sector and advising on the VAT liability of food, advising not-for-profit organisations; and dealing with VAT appeals.