Alan is a graduate of St. Andrews University,
with a degree in Philosophy and Psychology. He joined the Inland
Revenue in 1976 and four years later entered the private sector,
eventually becoming Branch Tax Manager of a small, but rapidly
expanding national firm. "Hated the firm, but learned an awful
lot about tax".
Gathering up his own tax and accountancy
clients along the way, he went full-time with his own practice
in 1986. In 1996, as the accountant to the Veterinary Employment
Services agency, he started handling the tax affairs of the locums
and this has now become a major work. "I really enjoy meeting
the locums and working with them - it is a great part of my job.
Good relationships are so important". Having also taught Psychology
for 12 years and trained as a Counsellor, he is experienced in
dealing with all sorts of problems and is a skilled negotiator
on behalf of his clients.
Louise Hawkins
Louise joined the company early 1998. She is
office manager with an excellent understanding of the procedures
involved in running both unincorporated and incorporated companies.
Louise also is a qualified bookkeeper and has her own bookkeeping
company.
Paul Taylor
Paul joined the company in 2002 after moving
here from Scotland. He specialises in Self Employed accounts and
tax returns and also handles the limited company aspects as well.
Joan Wingrove
Joan is our administrative assistant and
has been with us since 2003. She is the bubbly personality who picks
up the phone and answers your queries. Joan works part-time and
enjoys keeping herself fit and healthy in her spare time.
Brian Muschamp
Brian had a long career in IT with a leading
drinks manufacturer, being retained for a number of years on a consultancy
basis, providing specialist data processing and administrative services.
He joined the firm in October 2003, following over a year of 'retirement',
and missing the challenges provided by a business environment. However
he works on a part-time basis in order to retain his other interests
of golf and travelling! Brian is heavily involved in preparing Limited
Company and Self employed accounts and tax returns for our Freelancers
and Locums.
Wendy Gibson
Wendy joined the company in 1999 and works
part time taking care of various administrative tasks.
Anne Eacott
Anne has worked in accountancy since leaving
school and joining the Civil Service. She entered the realm of the
self-employed when she and her husband started their own business
and has worked for other self-employed clients thereafter. Now that
her children are grown up, she has time to pursue her main hobby
of travelling.