Chartered Accountant, Chartered Tax Adviser and Xero/QuickBooks Certified Advisor

Kevin has been in north Devon all his working life, qualifying with Barrow Bartlett & Stanbury and becoming a partner in that firm in 1982. His firm merged with Glover Pearce & Ross in 1997. He is a committee member of the Information Technology Faculty of the ICAEW, appointed in June 1997, and a member of the Institute of Taxation. He is a past member and past president of Barnstaple Lions Club. Kevin is also IT Director of 2020 Innovation Group Ltd, a company providing added value tools and services to the accountancy profession. Fellow directors are Chris Frederiksen, Gordon Gilchrist and Ian Fletcher, three of the biggest names in the industry. He was voted “Best Chartered Accountant in Practice” in the ICAEW South West Regional Awards 2006 and also made the shortlist again in 2007.

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

Paul served articles and qualified as a Chartered Accountant with a local firm in his home county of Wiltshire, receiving an award from the West of England District Society for best student for one of his exams – an award paid in guineas! He moved to North Devon in 1978, joining Turquands Barton Mayhew shortly before the mergers that created Ernst & Whinney and later Ernst & Young. He is a senior manager of long and varied experience, and enjoys dealing with a portfolio of clients ranging from large companies to sole traders as well as partnerships and personal tax. He served as a school Governor for over 10 years but his main roles outside working hours have been to act as treasurer to various organisations, mainly relating to local church activities but including the local badminton association where he has served (pun intended) for over 30 years.

Chartered Accountant and Xero Certified Advisor

Stephen joined the firm in 2001 after gaining a 2:1 degree in Accountancy and Finance from Liverpool John Moores University. He qualified in 2004 and came third in the South West in his final exams. He has since gone on to become a senior manager with the firm, covering sole traders to medium sized companies. His expertise includes cloud accounting, corporate tax, personal tax, and business advisory. He is heavily involved in local business groups that promote local businesses and services. In his spare time he spends a lot of time running around after his 3 children whilst also coaching Judo in Bideford and competing at the highest level across the country. He has regularly won medals at national competitions, however the biggest judo achievement he has was coming 7th in the World Judo Masters in Malaga in 2014.

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. Sam enjoys tap dancing in her spare time and has been involved in a nationwide Tapathon world record attempt to raise money for Children In Need.

Accounting Technician , Student Chartered Accountant and Xero Certified Advisor

Megan joined the firm in 2015 and has recently passed all her ICAEW Chartered Accountancy exams and will soon be a full member of the ICAEW. As well as preparing accounts for sole traders, partnerships and small companies, she carries out audits. She was awarded the outstanding AAT apprentice award for the 2015/16 academic year at Petroc.

Accounting Technician and Xero Certified Advisor

Heidi joined the firm in 2009 and gained her AAT qualification in 2010. As well as accounts preparation for sole traders, partnerships and small companies, Heidi works in the marketing department of Glover Stanbury.

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.