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GWA welcomes a new associate

Billy Cleland

Billy Cleland

We are delighted to welcome new Associate Billy Cleland to the GWA Team on 1 August 2023.

Billy joins us having previously worked with Johnston Carmichael for ten years in Elgin and Edinburgh, and ten years with PwC in Leeds and Newcastle.

With over 25 years of experience in tax, he is a Member of both the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) and the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). Based at the Berwick upon Tweed office, he will be utilising his extensive experience in private client tax and general practice to support the firm’s 14 Partners.

Outside of work, Billy enjoys golfing, mountain biking and reading.

Commenting on his appointed Billy said, “I have been impressed with everyone that I have met at GWA and with the firm’s ambitious plans for the future. GWA is a dynamic, forward-thinking firm with an excellent client base and fantastic reputation in the local community and beyond. I am thoroughly excited to join such a marvellous team and cannot wait to start work with my new colleagues and help clients with their business needs.”

GWA Partner, Robbie Dalgleish, added, “Billy is quickly proving himself to be an asset to the firm with a depth of technical tax knowledge and practical experience which strengthens our tax team, and will be of great help to our clients”.

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