Our Team

We are a small, close-knit team, with a broad range of complementary skills between us. We are dedicated to helping our clients get the most out of their businesses, and have fun while doing it!

Further down is a brief introduction to each member of the team, and what area they specialise in.

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We have a great team of skilled individuals, each of which adds a wealth of knowledge you can tap into. If you have any queries on specific areas, the chart below lists peoples areas of speciality.

	acc	Bus Tax	Pers Tax	Audit	Pay- roll	Bus Dev	IT
Andy Franklin (Partner) e-mail: andy@franklin.uk.net
Stephen Franklin (Partner) email: stephen@srf.co.uk
Tony Wright (Accounts & Payroll Manager) e-mail: tony@franklin.uk.net
Emma Talbott (Tax Manager & Accounts) e-mail: emma@franklin.uk.net
Sue White (Payroll & Admin) e-mail: suew@franklin.uk.net
Richard Laking (IT Manager & Accounts) e-mail: richard@franklin.uk.net
Nick Kennedy (trainee) e-mail: nick@franklin.uk.net

Tony Wright

Tony is our management accounts specialist and payroll manager. He has been with the firm for almost 18 years now, and has an in-depth knowledge of almost all of the firm's clients. What this means for you, is if an urgent job needs doing, Tony is first in line to make sure it's done on time and with the minimum fuss - regularly going the extra mile to achieve this, and is frequently complemented on his friendly approach and proactive attitude.

Sue White

Sue is our office manager, and also works with Tony dealing with payroll. Sue is the lynchpin of the office, and her motivation and organisational skills help drive the office forward. So, Sue can help you with any payroll problems and queries you might have, as well as deal with any invoicing queries you might have. With over a decade of experience at the firm, Sue has an intimate knowledge of the office, and can get things done fast!

Emma Talbott

Emma is our Tax manager, as well as working on company accounts and statutory work. Her passion and enthusiasm for her job has often been remarked upon, and she is always ready to help. Emma is a great person to go to with any tax problems, and will clearly explain any questions you might have.

Richard Laking

Richard is the firm's IT manager, and also deals with any training and computer related requirements for clients. He has almost a decades experience on small business accounting systems, which means for you he will ensure your financial systems dovetail with your IT. If you have any IT related queries, Richard is the man to speak to.

Andy Franklin

Andy is one of the founding partners of the firm, and also our Tax planning specialist. Always looking for new innovative ways to optimise client's tax bills, he keeps on the cutting edge of tax opportunities. Andy is also renowned for his easy-going manner and approachability.

If you think you are paying too much tax, Andy will explore with you tax saving possibilities.

Stephen Franklin

Stephen is the other founding partner of the firm, and devotes much of his time to working closely with a select group of clients, advising them on many aspects of their business, as well as on more traditional accounting issues.

 

 

 

~The team and families at a wedding in summer 07~

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