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.
Our Team
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.
Rachel’s role at Sibbalds is to prepare management accounts and statutory year end accounts. She has experience working with small and medium sized companies, charities, solicitors and sole traders.
Daniel joined Sibbalds in August 2014 as part of the accounts preparation department where he now works as an Accounts Senior. His role is to prepare the year-end accounts for a variety of client businesses including limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
View Daniel’s ProfileI 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.
Chris is a payroll professional with 20 years’ experience from small through to large corporate businesses. He holds the CIPP Management Diploma, graduating in 2001, a BA Honours Degree in HR, and has recently attained the Certificate in Practice – Auto Enrolment with the Pensions Management Institute. Chris’s role is to ensure that we perform to the highest standards and provide the very best service for each individual client, whatever their needs.
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.
View Katie’s ProfileNatalia 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.
View Natalia’s ProfileShaun joined Sibbalds in October 2018 as part of the book keeping and accounts preparation department.
View Shaun’s ProfileJennifer joined Sibbalds in October 2020 and is working toward her Level 3 AAT qualification.
View Jennifer’s ProfileDeclan joined Sibbalds auditing team at the start of 2022 with the ambition to assist in all aspects accounting and to qualify and become a Chartered Accountant.
View Declan’s ProfileChe joined Sibbalds in November 2021 as a trainee accountant studying towards his AAT Level 3 and 4.
View Che’s ProfileHarry started at Sibbalds in July 2012 and his role mainly involves managing audit jobs right through from planning to fieldwork and completion.
View Harry’s ProfileSiobhan has a broad range of experience from preparing statutory accounts for smaller owner-managed companies to completing statutory audits for small and medium-sized companies. She spends most of her time managing a portfolio of audit clients and assists colleagues with ad-hoc assignments from time to time.
I joined the Bookkeeping team at Sibbalds in November 2021. I have experience of working with both Sage 50 accounts and Xero.
View Sanah’s ProfileSince 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.
View Edwin’s ProfileBrendan 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 joined Sibbalds in August 2019 as receptionist and admin support but I am now training to becoming an accountant and working towards my AAT Level 2 Qualification.
View Holly’s ProfileAmit joined our team towards the end of 2020 and oversees our UK qualified remote working accountants, to help us with preparing accounts and tax computations for our Limited Company clients, when we need additional resources during busy periods.
View Amit’s ProfileRachel’s role at Sibbalds involves welcoming visitors by greeting them in person or on the telephone & answering or referring enquiries. She also assists the partners with organising client meetings
Chloe started at Sibbalds in May 2022. Her main duties are in reception and assisting the partners with organising client meetings.