KPMG Isle of Man has appointed Harley Richards as a manager on its tax team, as it seeks to strengthen its expertise in the employment taxes field.

Richards transferred to the Isle of Man business from the accountancy firm's offices in London, where he worked in the employment taxes arena, advising clients on subjects such as remuneration planning, relocation packages, employment status disputes, internationally mobile workforces and termination arrangements.

“For any business in the Isle of Man that engages employees or contractors in the UK, the increasingly stringent approach taken by HMRC means proper consideration now really needs to be given to income tax and NIC compliance,” said Richards.

In his new role Richards will work with Greg Jones and David Parsons to develop this new initiative in the Isle of Man and the UK.