Directors
I first joined Sibbalds in 1976 as a trainee chartered accountant and qualified in 1980. I subsequently left Sibbalds to join (what are now) PWC and later KPMG before rejoining Sibbalds again!
I’m responsible for the marketing and development of new services at Sibbalds, which includes writing and hosting any seminars we run, and overseeing the email marketing etc. that we do.
My role is to work closely with clients to provide a sounding board for their ideas as well as offering business advice, helping businesses owners to develop and execute their corporate strategy and advising on audit and accounting issues.
Jay has experience working on all areas of accountancy from bookkeeping to audits with clients from a wide range of business spectrums. His main focus is on management information specific to the client’s needs, most recently in the construction industry.
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I joined the accountancy profession in 1978. Having time-served for several reputable firms in the local area I have gathered extensive experience in dealing with a variety of businesses of varying sizes in a range of sectors – from sole traders to limited companies and charities to manufacturers.
David’s role at Sibbalds is to assist in the accounts and audit department using the wealth of experience he has gathered over the years in addition to offering advice to an array of business types
I am Chartered Certified Accountant specialising in construction and manufacturing companies but have a wide variety of experience of differing entities, such as schools, colleges, local charities and FCA registered firms.
I joined Sibbalds in 1999 and work on a varied range of clients from larger audit clients to small sole traders and associated self assessment tax returns.
I joined Sibbalds in January 1997 and deal mainly with corporate accounts and taxation matters. I have considerable experience with Sage 50 Accounts and also have a reasonable understanding of other accounting software packages, such as QuickBooks, Xero and a number of payroll packages. I can also assist with software installation and the simpler IT hardware and networking issues.
I joined Sibbalds in August 2019. My role is to assist with the various services we offer and to be a second point of contact for clients. I have experience in a wide range of services including personal tax, VAT, management accounts and ensuring companies are MTD compliant.
I joined Sibbalds in January 2015. Having worked in payroll bureau’s for the past 9 years I have a good understanding of payroll services and a high knowledge of legislation, enabling me to create a service tailored to client’s needs. I enjoy helping clients to develop payroll services to create easier processing methods to reduce time spent on payroll so they can focus on other areas of their business.
I joined Sibbalds in 1986 where my role has generally been book-keeping. I complete this mainly using the sage book-keeping software. We have also just started using the Xero acounting software for a few clients as well. I work in the office, from home and visit clients at their premises.
I joined Sibbalds in May 1997 and work on the preparation of self-assessment tax returns for individuals, partnerships and trusts. I also work on Capital gains tax planning and issues relating to employee benefits.
I started at Sibbalds in 1990 as an article clerk, I left in 1994 to have children and returned part time in 2007. My main role is Book keeping, Management Accounts and the preparation and submission of VAT Returns. I specialise in Sage and Xero.
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Natalia joined Sibbalds in July 2016 and after successfully completing all her exams and apprenticeship, has received her MAAT status.She is now training towards becoming an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.
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Shaun joined Sibbalds in October 2018 as part of the book keeping and accounts preparation department as a trainee accountant. He is studying towards his ACCA.
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Harry started at Sibbalds in July 2012 and his role involves completing statutory audits, assisting with accounts preparation, management accounts and VAT returns.
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Freya joined Sibbalds in September 2019 and is currently working towards gaining her AAT Level 3 qualification at Babington college.
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Daniel joined Sibbalds in August 2014 as part of the accounts preparation department where he now works as an Accounts Semi-Senior. His role is to prepare the year-end accounts for a variety of client businesses including limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
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Chris joined Sibbalds in January 2016 as a Trainee Accountant and completed the AAT qualification. Since then he has acquired experience with a variety of accounting packages and his role is to prepare year-end accounts for clients from Sole Traders and Partnerships to Limited companies.
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Sara joined the Bookkeeping team at Sibbalds in December 2016 and has experience of working both with Sage and Quickbooks.
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Since joining Sibbalds in 2016, Ed has successfully completed the AAT examinations and is Xero certified. He has a breadth of experience using Sage as well a number of other cloud-based accounting packages.
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Laura is responsible for looking after our client’s books using Sage, Xero and many other software providers. She is working towards her AAT on a part time basis through home study.
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Brendan joined Sibbalds in August 2018 as a Trainee Accountant. He is currently enrolled at Babington College, where he is working towards his AAT Qualification.
I started at Sibbalds in May 2012. My duties as receptionist include welcoming visitors by greeting them, in person or on the telephone and answering or referring enquiries. I also assist the partners with organising client meetings. My administration duties include typing, scanning and photocopying documents related to reception.
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My duties are meeting and greeting clients as well as assisting clients on the telephone with any enquiries they may have. I am responsible for the smooth running of the reception and administrative systems
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I am responsible for ensuring everything runs smoothly on the reception and dealing with administrative jobs such as: scanning, filing, booking in appointments and composing letters to clients.
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