The accountancy, business and financial advisory firm has rapidly expanded its senior tax team in recent months, and Ms Lancaster’s is among a string of senior hires and promotions across the business.

Ms Lancaster is a chartered tax adviser and brings more than 18 years’ experience. She joins Armstrong Watson after nearly five years as a tax director at Dains in Ayrshire, and prior to that, worked at Azets and Big Four firms KPMG and Deloitte.

She specialises in assisting private clients and owner-managed businesses in a variety of areas of tax, including capital gains tax, inheritance tax and business succession planning, as well as residency and domicile matters, and dealing with HMRC enquiries.

Ms Lancaster said: “I am really looking forward to helping clients navigate all the complexities of the tax system, and supporting them in understanding their obligations so they can make informed decisions to achieve their financial goals.”

Becky Bowness, head of tax, said: “We are delighted to welcome Clare as an experienced private client tax director in our Glasgow office.

“Her expertise and commitment to delivering exceptional client service make her a fantastic addition to our team. This key appointment reflects our continued investment in our private client tax offering across the business, as well as the growth in our presence in Glasgow.”