Jess Allen
Associate | Chelmsford
Jess is an Associate specialising in corporate tax advisory, with a particular focus on advising owner-managed businesses. She enjoys helping clients navigate complex tax matters by providing clear and practical advice, tailored to their objectives and individual circumstances.
Jess is a qualified Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Adviser, having started her career in audit before discovering a passion for tax, and then making the move into the corporate tax world. Since then, she has built experience across a broad range of corporate tax matters and has developed a distinct interest in corporate restructures and reorganisations. She particularly enjoys building long-term relationships with clients, taking the time to understand their goals and making sure they feel comfortable seeking advice whenever they need it.
Jess understands that business decisions are rarely just about tax, which is why her advice always balances technical expertise with real world common sense, delivering well-rounded advice.
Jess advises on a wide range of corporate and shareholder matters, including:
- Shareholder exit and succession planning, including Employee Ownership Trusts and Management Buyouts
- Group reorganisations, including demergers
- Share valuations
- Growth share planning
- Employee share schemes, including Enterprise Management Incentives (EMI) and Company Share Option Plans (CSOPs)
- Inheritance tax planning for business owners
- Capital Gains Tax
Outside of work, Jess enjoys keeping active, whether that’s at the gym or heading off on a hiking trip. If she’s not in the office, there’s a fair chance you’ll find her attempting another Peak District climb, preferably one with a café and cake at the end.
