Chartered Accountant and Xero Certified Advisor
Having grown up in north Devon, Nigel joined the firm in 1988 as a chartered trainee and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1992, working his way through to become a partner in the firm in 2004. He is responsible for a wide mix of clients from large corporate limited company groups to individual companies, partnerships and sole traders. As is necessary in the current world, he has a strong information technology background and is also a Xero certified advisor with extensive knowledge of Sage too.
Chartered Accountant and Xero Certified Advisor
Mark joined the firm in 1993 after completing a degree in Accounting and Finance at the University of the West of England, Bristol. He qualified in 1997 and became a partner in January 2007. In his spare time Mark enjoys playing squash and mountain biking on Exmoor.
Chartered Accountant and Xero Certified Advisor
Katy joined the firm in 2004 after gaining a First-class honours degree in Mathematics at the University of Manchester. She qualified and gained admission into the ICAEW in 2008 receiving a prize for 1st place in the South West in a final stage exam. She has since gone on to become a Partner within the firm in 2020 with a portfolio involving a range of clients including sole traders, partnerships and companies. Katy has rekindled her passion for trampolining, swimming and playing the clarinet which had been packed away for too long since having two daughters who have been keeping her on her toes.
Chartered Certified Accountant and Xero/QuickBooks Certified Advisor
Toby grew up in Bideford, but moved away to undertake his training and qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant in 2013. He returned to the area in 2016 and joined the firm in 2019 as a manager, looking after a range of owner managed businesses, including small sole traders to medium size companies.
Chartered Accountant
Rosie joined the firm in 2021 as a Manager with over 20 years’ experience in practice in North Devon. She qualified as a Chartered Accountant and gained admission into the ICAEW in 2005. In her spare time, she enjoys Pilates and being kept busy by her two children!
Chartered Certified Accountant
Susan joined the firm in 2022. She has 12 years’ experience in practice and qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant in 2016. In her spare time she has knitted everything imaginable so has moved on to crochet.
Chartered Certified Accountant and Xero Certified Advisor
Andrew joined the firm in 1985. He is a Supervisor preparing accounts and tax for sole traders, partnerships and companies. He also conducts audits for small to medium size companies and groups.
Chartered Accountant and Xero Certified Advisor
Megan joined the firm in 2015 and she qualified and gained admission into the ICAEW in 2019. As well as preparing accounts for sole traders, partnerships and companies, she also conducts audits for small to medium size companies and groups.
Accounting Technician and Xero Certified Advisor
Sam has over 15 years’ experience of working in accountancy practice, preparing accounts for sole traders, partnerships and small limited companies. Outside of work Sam enjoys spending time with her family, getting crafty and researching her family tree.
Beth joined the firm at our Bideford office in June 2021. Being AAT Level 4 qualified and having 18 months of experience working for another local firm, she will be commencing her ICAEW training with us to become a Chartered Accountant.
Chartered Accountant and Xero Certified Advisor
Matt joined the firm in 2019 and he qualified and gained admission into the ICAEW in 2023. As well as preparing accounts for sole traders, partnerships and companies, he also conducts audits for small to medium size companies and groups. Outside of work, Matt is a keen supporter of Plymouth Argyle FC and is a leader at his local Scout Group.
Sharon become AAT (Level 4) qualified in 2004. She joined the firm in April 2023 as an Accountant. She previously had approximately 13 years experience before taking time off for a few years bringing up her two children. In her spare time she enjoys upcycling furniture and socialising as much as possible with friends.
Xero/Xero Payroll/QuickBooks Certified Advisor
Rosaleen (Ros) joined Glover Stanbury in 2010 with 23 years accountancy experience. Since working for the practice she has become accredited in Xero, Xero Payroll and QuickBooks Advanced. Ros also trains clients on Xero, Sage accounts, Sage Payroll and Moneysoft Payroll.
Previously bookkeeping for a company, Charlotte joined the firm in 2017 and has gained her AAT Level 4 qualification since joining us. Xero certified, she assists Rosaleen in the Glover Stanbury Bookkeeping Department as well as working on the preparation of accounts.
After completing an Administration Diploma at North Devon College, Terri continued to work within an Administration background for the past 20 years. This has included working alongside various departments including Finance and the running of company payrolls.
Terri is a mum of two teenage boys. When not assisting her husband with the administration of running her son’s football team, she likes to read, listen to music and socialise with family and friends.
Jemma joined the firm in March 2022 with a background of office management and administration in the construction and manufacturing industry. She joins the client payroll department to help support the team with the growing client base.
Sally joined the firm in October 2012 with a background in Administration and Secretarial work within the NHS and local businesses. Sally is one of the front office team, offering administrative support to the rest of the firm in our Bideford office and being the first port of call when you come into the office will welcome you with a smile, a helpful manner and a tea or coffee.
Sarah has been with the firm for 32 years, having joined, the then, Barrow Bartlett & Stanbury in July 1985 as an Office Junior, progressing to Secretary/Receptionist after a short time. Over the years Sarah has had the pleasure of meeting and greeting hundreds of clients at Barnstaple office with a cheery smile and the offer of tea, coffee and biscuits and in her words has “worked with lots of lovely people that make coming to work worthwhile.”
Becky is one of our longstanding Front Office staff who provides secretarial support to the team both in the Barnstaple and Bideford office. She joined the firm in November 1993 straight out of college after gaining a Level 3 NVQ in Business Administration. Becky will greet you with a smile and is always ready to help. Becky also works in the Marketing Department of Glover Stanbury.
Elaine joined the firm in January 2005 after finishing North Devon College where she gained a level 2 in Administration. Elaine supports the team with administrative duties and is part of the reception team where she is happy to greet you when you visit the Bideford office.
Nicola originally joined the firm in 1979 straight from secretarial college. In 1990 she took a 10-year break to have a family and returned to the team in 2000. Nicola provides secretarial/administration support and enjoys meeting and greeting clients and visitors at the Barnstaple office.
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