Our Team
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Stephen Smallwood, Managing Director |
Stephen is a man on a mission – to make accountancy more accessible, more beneficial and more valuable to clients. As Managing Partner at Thorne Widgery he is sponsoring a range of initiatives to expanding the “one stop shop” range of services the firm offers its clients in all sectors.
LOVE IT: |
Long walks in wild weather. |
LOATHE IT: |
Lots of brake lights going on in front of me on the motorway. |
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Peter Lewis FCA FCCA AIIT, Director |
Peter is particularly experienced in the intricacies of VAT having been involved with this tax since its introduction in the early seventies. His concern is that some businesses take action before they take advice (when it should be the other way around!) and as a consequence fail to fully appreciate how their actions can influence their VAT position, until perhaps it's too late.
LOVE IT: |
A long leisurely meal on holiday in France, with good wine, with my wife. |
LOATHE IT: |
The ability of Scottish MP’s to vote in Parliament on issues affecting England only, having been given their own assembly. |
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Alison Smallwood, Director |
Alison specialises in the provision of payroll bureau services to many of Thorne Widgery’s clients. She explains. “The service completely removes the head-aches of calculating the monthly pay roll from my clients, allowing them to get on with their first priorities of growing their businesses and satisfying their customers.”
LOVE IT: |
Sipping chilled white wine in a warm climate, preferably in the company of family and friends (and I have to mention my cocker spaniel!) |
LOATHE IT: |
Rudeness and bad manners. |
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Kevin Tong FCCA, Director |
Kevin has developed a particular interest in corporate accounting and therefore deals principally with Thorne Widgery’s large agricultural sector, and some larger commercial clients. Kevin prides himself on providing his clients with pro-active advice on financial business management and offering ways of maximising available tax benefits and opportunities.
LOVE IT: |
Enjoying a few beers whilst watching a quality football match. |
LOATHE IT: |
Unpunctuality. |
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Vanda Williams BSc ACA ATII, Director of Tax |
Vanda has been providing her expertise in the field of tax and estate accountancy at Thorne Widgery for over 15 years. During this time she has developed the great degree of trust and respect which is so vital when dealing with what are often complex personal financial affairs, with her many long-standing clients.
LOVE IT: |
Cycling along a UK coastal path on a sunny day - not too far! |
LOATHE IT: |
Anyone smoking, anywhere. |
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Paul Watson, Operations Director |
Paul is our IT specialist with over 20 year’s experience, working at all levels within IT. Currently providing business solutions through IT with existing and potential clients, Paul heads a highly experienced team of technical wizards who specialise in ProspectSoft CRM developments and solutions.
LOVE IT: |
Technology and ‘techie’ toys. |
LOATHE IT: |
Gardening and decorating! |
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Andy Edwards, ACIB Business Development Specialist |
Andy joined Thorne Widgery in 2006 from the corporate division of Barclays Bank, where he spent 25 years. For the last 14 of those, he had been helping business that typically had a turnover of between £1m and £25m. He brings with him a wealth of experience as a Senior Corporate Manager, and is now an integral part of our strategy to deliver added value, forward looking initiatives to our clients and prospects alike.
LOVE IT: |
Fishing on a warm summer’s evening, whether I catch anything or not. |
LOATHE IT: |
People who exhibit an obvious lack of consideration for others. |
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Alan Austin, Chartered FCIPD HR Specialist |
Alan is an expert in the management of people within organisations. He is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, and has worked with organisations of all sizes across a range of business sectors. Alan’s mission is to help clients realise the full potential of their teams. He can handle essential employment law issues through to initiatives to enhance the performance of your business.
LOVE IT: |
Babies, the River Wye and honest hard-working people. |
LOATHE IT: |
Unnecessary complication, junk mail and litterbugs. |
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