Gillian Forrest

Gillian Forrest is a seasoned tax professional with extensive experience in various roles within the taxation field. Currently serving as Senior Tax Manager at AAB since August 2022, Gillian previously held the position of Employment Tax Manager at Grant Thornton UK LLP from December 2018 to August 2022. As the owner of Gillian Forrest Consultancy from January 2008 to September 2018, Gillian provided taxation advice and support to startups and managed international taxation and company accounts. Additional experience includes ownership of Rooms You Love Limited from July 2007 to July 2011 and prior roles as Employment Tax Manager at PwC, Tax Assistant at KM. Stewart & Co, Trainee Accountant at Welsh Walker, and Financial Control Assistant at Stakis Hotels and Inns. Academic qualifications include a BA (Hons) in Business Economics with Finance from the University of Paisley, an HNC in Business Studies from James Watt College, and an ATII in Taxation from the Institute of Taxation.