AAB appoints Sarah Teshome as Corporate Tax Partner to support growth in Northern England

Leading professional services firm AAB has appointed Sarah Teshome as Corporate Tax Partner, further strengthening its expanding tax team in Leeds. This appointment underscores AAB’s commitment to helping clients across Northern England to navigate the ever-evolving tax landscape and help them to drive sustainable growth.

Sarah brings a wealth of experience, having previously served as a partner at one of the Big Four firms. She will play a pivotal role in expanding AAB’s international tax and transfer pricing offering, with a focus on supporting international businesses as they navigate increasingly complex and closely scrutinised tax environments. Her expertise will also be instrumental in guiding clients through their growth journeys, particularly those involving international expansion.

Sarah’s appointment underscores AAB’s continued investment in specialist tax services. Sarah’s expertise in pro-actively leading the delivery of tax services which is commercially aligned to our clients’ strategies is set to strengthen AAB’s offering, particularly in high-growth sectors such as retail, science and energy.

The AAB Leeds office has seen considerable growth in recent years, as AAB continues to expand its presence in the region. Sarah will also collaborate closely with the team in Bolton, following AAB’s acquisition of Barlow Andrews last year. Working alongside Barlow Andrews’ corporate tax specialists, Sarah will help deliver high-value support in areas such as transfer pricing, customs, and cross-border structuring, as clients across both cities adapt to legislative changes and look to scale internationally.

Commenting on her appointment, Sarah said:

“I’m excited to join AAB at such a pivotal time in its growth journey. The evolving international tax landscape presents real challenges for businesses, but also huge opportunities when approached with the right strategy. Transfer pricing is a critical part of any international business’s tax framework. With increasing scrutiny from tax authorities and the pace of regulatory change accelerating globally, businesses need strategies that are not only technically sound but also adaptable and aligned with their commercial goals. My focus is on helping clients build future-ready transfer pricing models that can evolve with their operations, manage risk effectively, and support long-term success across jurisdictions.

“I’m looking forward to working with our teams across Northern England, and further afield, to supporting clients with practical, forward-thinking advice which can make a significant difference to global success.”

James Hunt, Head of AAB Leeds, added:

“Sarah’s arrival is another exciting step in the development of our Leeds office. We’ve seen fantastic growth across the region, and we’re continuing to build a team that can deliver the full range of services to our clients. With strong links across Northern England, and a focus on collaboration across locations, we’re creating opportunities to deliver specialist expertise with local knowledge. We’re delighted to welcome Sarah to the team.”

Since securing investment from August Equity in 2021, AAB has trebled in size and now employs more than 1,000 people. The rapid growth journey is set to continue as part of delivering its ambitious growth strategy for 2030.