Dains Accountants appoints employment tax director

Dains Accountants has appointed Sarah Pemberton as employment tax director, adding to its advisory team across the UK. 

Pemberton has more than 18 years’ experience in employment tax, starting her career at EY in 2007. 

She has worked in expatriate and domestic tax, including time at Deloitte and Cooper Parry, and has advised a range of clients such as Premier League football clubs, Formula 1 teams and Midlands businesses.

Pemberton said: “This is an exciting time to be joining Dains. Employment tax is an increasingly high-profile area for employers, with complex compliance requirements and real governance risks if not managed properly. 

“I’m looking forward to helping clients navigate these challenges, whether that’s supporting them with HMRC enquiries, managing global mobility issues, or building robust governance frameworks. 

“Dains has ambitious growth plans, and I’m proud to be part of strengthening the firm’s national advisory capability.”

James Shepherd, employment tax partner at Dains, said: “Sarah’s appointment reflects Dains’ continued focus on expanding our specialist expertise across the UK. 

“Her experience will be instrumental as we continue to support our broad client base – from mid-market firms to large, complex organisations – with tailored employment tax advice.