Our People
David Allen – Chartered Accountant (FCA)
David is a Partner with a wide range of expertise and focuses on specialist projects and business consultancy. David’s practical and pro-active approach makes him a unique problem solver.
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Alison Cartner - Chartered Accountant (ACA)
Alison deals with corporate clients and family businesses. She is a Partner within the firm and deals with all audit requirements plus assists with business planning matters including incorporation issues, group structures and corporation tax planning. Along with specific accounting and tax issues, Alison gives sound practical advice to the business owners to ensure their success.
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Sandra Gowling- Accounting Technician (MAAT)
Sandra is a Partner within the firm and heads up our Agricultural Business team. She comes from a strong farming background and has substantial knowledge and understanding of all agricultural issues.
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Jonathan Miller – Chartered Accountant (FCA) (DChA)
Jonathan is an experienced business advisor acting for growth companies and is a Partner within the firm. Being hands-on, Jonathan helps with setting goals and then working with the business drivers to help them achieve these targets. He can deal with all audit requirements and also holds the ICAEW Diploma in Charity Accounting so specialises in this niche area.
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Kirstie Somerville – Chartered Accountant (ACCA)
Kirstie is a Small Business Manager and deals with new business start ups. She can assist with day to day issues and accounting requirements when starting your own business. Kirstie is also able to assist with all VAT issues and provide VAT advice.
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Fiona Thompson- Chartered Accountant (ACA)
Fiona is a Small Business Manager and deals with sole traders and partnerships assisting with day to day issues and all accounting requirements. Fiona is local to Workington and is keen to work with all businesses in that area.
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Julie Osborn - Accounting Technician (MAAT)
Julie is a Small Business Manager and can assist with all accounting requirements for sole traders and partnerships, specifically small family businesses.
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Carrie Taylor – Accounting Technician (MAAT), Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) and Trust & Estate Practitioner (TEP)
Carrie is our specialist tax advisor ensuring that we provide a proficient tax compliance service. She also deals with planning issues for companies and personally to mitigate tax liabilities along with complex specialist tax advice. Carrie also specialises in will writing which is very important for every individual.
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Sarah Reilly - Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA)
Sarah is a Tax Consultant and deals with small businesses and all personal tax compliance and tax planning. She also specialises in dealing with Tax Enquiry work and is able to provide valuable guidance with enquiries to ensure we get the best possible results for you.
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Michael Peile – Chartered Accountant (ACA)
Michael is our Agricultural Business Manager and specialises in dealing with agricultural issues from liaising with the Rural Payments Agency to dealing with incorporated businesses and Companies House. Michael is still involved closely with his family’s farm at Blencogo and this strengthens his understanding of this sector.
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Michael
Jill Hetherington
Jill is our Payroll Manager. She will assist with all of your payroll requirements including processing the payroll on a regular basis and dealing with any queries you have in this increasingly complicated area.
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Julie Campbell
Julie is the Practice Manager and deals with human resources and employment issues which includes establishing policies and procedures for a developing business.
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Julie