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William Hinton
Telephone: 01451 831130
Email: william@williamhinton.co.uk
Position: Director
Qualifications:
- Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
Experience & specialisms:
William trained with a medium sized firm in Guildford, Surrey, dealing with a wide range of small and medium sized businesses. After passing his professional examinations at the end of the 1970s he joined Arthur Young McClelland Moores & Co ( now Ernst & Young) to gain experience of a large firm environment. Working in the London and later Southampton offices he was in charge of audits ranging from a multinational oil company to a group of electronics companies involved with defence contracts.
A desire to live in the Cotswolds resulted in his moving to the North Cotswolds in 1983. Whilst working for a Cheltenham firm he decided to set up his own practice in Stow on the Wold to utilise his broadly based expertise, and so founded William Hinton Chartered Accountants in 1986.
Daimien McConnell
Telephone: 01451 831130
Email: daimien@williamhinton.co.uk
Position: Director
Qualifications:
- Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Experience & specialisms:
Daimien started his training with a small firm of chartered accountants in Wiltshire dealing with a wide variety of small and medium sized businesses. He continued his training at a similar size firm in Cirencester and was promoted to senior accountant. During his training he benefited from a small firm environment by gaining experience in all aspects of accountancy and taxation.
After passing his professional examinations in 1994 Daimien was promoted to manager and became responsible for dealing with his own client portfolio and also heading up the audit department within the firm.
Looking for a new challenge, Daimien joined William Hinton in 1996 as a manager assisting with the development of the expanding practice. He became a partner in the practice in December 2001 and his current portfolio of clients includes several London based businesses, which sees him traveling to the Capital on a regular basis.
Ian Quartermaine
Telephone: 01451 831130
Email: ian@williamhinton.co.uk
Position: Director
Qualifications:
- Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
Experience & specialisms:
Ian qualified as an accountant in a well respected three partner firm based in London. Whilst training Ian gained a wealth of experience dealing with both small and medium sized businesses, gaining a valuable insight into how owner managed businesses operate. Working in a small firm Ian developed a good foundation in all areas of accountancy and taxation.
Ian qualified as an accountant in 2004 before moving to Cheltenham and shortly after joined the team at William Hinton Limited. Ian manages a broad range of clients, overseeing accounts preparation, planning audits, and preparing management accounts. Ian enjoys meeting with clients on a regular basis to discuss their business requirements, growth strategies and individual goals. Ian is keen to develop long lasting relationships with all clients and to provide a valued service.
Ian has a young family, and understands the importance of achieving the right balance between family and work. To relax, Ian enjoys socialising and supporting Gloucester rugby.
Gordon Woodman
Telephone: 01451 831130
Email: gordon@williamhinton.co.uk
Position: Tax Manager
Qualifications:
- Associate of the Association of Taxation Institute Incorporated
Experience & specialisms:
Gordon was born in Cheltenham and has lived in the locality ever since. After a brief spell working for the DHSS (now DSS), Gordon joined a medium sized accountancy firm in 1978. Initially based in the accounts preparation department, he gained valuable experience of small businesses needs and aspirations across a wide variety of trades and professions.
Gordon passed his Institute of Taxation examinations in 1992 and was promoted to Tax Manager dealing with all aspects of taxation for sole traders, partnerships, trusts, companies, non-residents and individuals with private income.
After 23 years with the same firm, Gordon joined William Hinton in 2001 as the Personal Tax Manager where his skills are ideally suited to dealing with small businesses and local people.
Mark Godfrey
Telephone: 01451 831130
Email: mark@williamhinton.co.uk
Position: Office Manager & Client manager
Qualifications: Member of Association of Accounting Technicians
Experience & specialisms
Mark gained his early experience training with a small accountancy practice in Chipping Campden whilst studying for his professional qualification. He has been with William Hinton since 1994 and initially specialised in company audits for the practice. Mark has a broad base of experience from small firm environments in which he has worked and is now the office manager in the practice with his own portfolio of clients including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
In his spare time he has a passion for natural history. Mark enjoys country walks and likes to take in the occasional Cotswold pub on route!
Barry Mustoe
Telephone: 01451 831130
Email: barry@williamhinton.co.uk
Position: Senior Accountant
Qualifications:
- BA (Hons) Business Management
Experience & specialisms:
Barry has lived and grown up in the surrounding area and has strong ties within the local region. After finishing university Barry spent four years managing a retail specialism store, gaining invaluable experience into small business, before looking for a new challenge.
Barry joined William Hinton in 2004 as a trainee and is currently in the process of taking his final exams. He has gained a wealth of knowledge throughout his training in all aspects of accountancy, and looks forward to building upon this.
Barry is predominantly responsible for the preparation of accounts, but has a good general knowledge of all aspects, as well as dealing with the internal IT needs of the firm.
Naomi Rowlands
Telephone: 01451 831130
Email: naomi@williamhinton.co.uk
Position: Management Accounts/Payroll Manager
Qualifications:
- Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians
Experience & specialisms:
Naomi joined William Hinton in November 1998 taking on the role of Office Junior. Shortly after joining Naomi showed an interest in other areas of the firm and through the support and training provided by the firm has been able to progress and achieve an AAT qualification.
Naomi is largely responsible for managing the payroll bureau which consists of a number of clients varying in their size and complexity. She is also responsible for the Practice accounts and preparing monthly management accounts for several clients taking into account the accounting software best suited to their individual needs.
Tracey Westmacott
Telephone: 01451 831130
Email: tracey@williamhinton.co.uk
Position: Accounts/VAT Senior
Qualifications:
- Certificate in Accounting Associate of Chartered Insurance Institute
Experience & specialisms:
Tracey joined the company in 2008 with previous experience in Insurance accounts and Retail accounts departments. She is involved in all elements of the accounts preparation for clients and is also responsible for the VAT Return bureau run by the firm.
Emma Brooks
Telephone: 01451 831130
Email: emma@williamhinton.co.uk
Position: Secretary
Qualifications:
- NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Administration
Experience & specialisms:
Emma joined the firm in January 2009 as one of our secretaries, coming from a firm of Solicitors. Previously Emma worked for a transport company as an accounts clerk where she gained an NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Administration, Business Administration and Information and Communication Technology.
Emma provides invaluable support in help organising the office. She has always been keen to broaden her knowledge and believes that this is possible with William Hinton Accountants and Business Consultants.
Emma Robinson
Telephone: 01451 831130
Email: emmarobinson@williamhinton.co.uk
Position: Business Development Manager
Qualifications:
- BA (Hons) Business Studies
- Association Chartered Certified Accountants, ACCA
- Diploma in Management Consulting, Dip.BC (Inst., B.C)
- Member of Institute of Consultants (MIC)
Experience & specialisms
Emma joined William Hinton Ltd in May 2010 with previous practice experience within a similar firm. Prior to joining practice Emma spent just over nine years contracting within a variety of industries gaining a wealth of commercial experience to enable her to coach other businesses to help them achieve their goals.
With the enjoyment of working closely with businesses helping them achieve their potential, Emma’s dynamic approach brings with her, enthusiasm and passion to help deliver our consulting service to both current and potential clients. She is also responsible for helping develop the practice by marketing our proactive services.
With a young family to look after she stills finds time to do her favourite sport – triathlon, where she competes when she can. Emma believes that her enthusiasm for this highly competitive sport gives her great focus and motivation in all areas of her life, both work and family.
A quote that Emma would like to share with business owners:
"The will to win is important, but the will to prepare is vital." ~ Joe Paterno
Gordon Dykes
Telephone: 01451 831130
Email: gordondykes@williamhinton.co.uk
Position: Trainee Accountant
Qualifications: BA (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management
Experience & specialisms:
Gordon studied at the University of Gloucestershire and gained a degree in Accounting and Financial Management with Business Information Technology.
Gordon joined William Hinton in 2009 as trainee accountant, having previously worked for another firm in Cheltenham. He is currently in the process of taking his final exams, which all being well should be completed in June 2011.
His responsibilities include the preparation of accounts and company secretarial duties.
Shannon Mustoe
Telephone: 01451 831130
Email: shannon@williamhinton.co.uk
Position: Administration Assistant
Experience & specialisms:
Originally from South Africa, Shannon moved to the Cotswolds over 10 years ago.
With previous experience in PA and administration roles, Shannon joined William Hinton in June 2008 taking on the role of secretary. She is responsible for assisting the payroll department, accounting and business development duties.
Having a young child, Shannon has found a great home/work 'opportunity' through William Hinton Limited.
Jackie Donnelly
Telephone: 01451 831130
Email: jackie@williamhinton.co.uk
Position: Secretary
Experience & specialisms:
Jackie joined William Hinton Ltd in June 1996 as secretary to William himself. Before that she spent most of her working life as a secretary/PA at director level.
Jackie now heads a small but very efficient team who take care of the clerical and administrative side of the business.
She supports her team and makes sure the office runs as smoothly as possible and ensures the team never run out of supplies!
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