Accountancy firm Kreston Reeves has hired a new senior manager to advise wealthy investors, families and entrepreneurs.

Stephen Metcalf has joined the private client tax team at the firm, which is based in Canterbury, Chatham and Sandwich.

Mr Metcalf, who lives in Bobbing, Sittingbourne, has worked in the area for more than 17 years, most recently at Day Smith Hunter.

He specialises in capital gains tax and inheritance tax, non-domiciled and international concerns and tax-efficient investments.

Mr Metcalf, who will be based in Chatham, said: “I was engaged by the personal and proactive approach of the private client tax team at Kreston Reeves and I am delighted to now be a part of this.”

Head of tax Clive Stevens said: “Stephen’s considerable experience advising a range of private tax clients with all aspects of their personal and business matters will enhance our ability to provide tailored, tax efficient solutions to improve the financial position of all our clients.”