Meet The Team

I started the Practice:
Back in 1992 with Mike Holmes, initially operating from his home.

What I do:
Support everyone in the Practice with the benefit of my technical knowledge and commercial experience, develop the Practice with new operational and marketing initiatives, and meet with and advise clients to help save tax and develop their businesses.

I joined the team:
Way back in 1997.

What I do:
I look after a portfolio of 100 or so clients, managing their accounts, tax, VAT and payroll needs. I try and steer them as smoothly as possible through the vagaries of our tax system but when problems arise, I particularly enjoy tackling HMRC to achieve a fair result for my clients.

I joined the team:
October 2000.

What I do:
Managing a portfolio of over 100 clients in the practice ranging from property investors through to sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. Liaising with our accounts and tax assistants during the preparation of accounts, tax returns, VAT Returns and payroll and review the results for tax planning opportunities for the client.

I joined the team:
December 2008.

What I do:
I manage a varied portfolio of clients from sole traders to limited companies ensuring their personal and business accounting and taxation requirements are completed accurately and timely. I also offer ad-hoc taxation support and advice to new and existing clients ensuring they get the best results.

I joined the team:
October 2010.

What I do:
Take original client records and use to process into year-end accounts and VAT returns, payroll, bookkeeping and software training. Helping clients with management accounts.

I joined the team:
September 2018.

What I do:
Prepare year-end accounts and related tax returns for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies for client manager review. I also carry out bookkeeping and VAT activities on a quarterly basis, process payroll, and file related returns with HMRC.

I joined the team:
August 2020.

What I do:
Prepare year-end accounts and related tax returns for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies for client manager review. I also carry out bookkeeping and VAT activities on a quarterly basis, and file related returns with HMRC. Currently, I am studying an apprenticeship to become ACCA qualified.

I joined the team:

May 2024

What I do:

I prepare year-end accounts and related tax returns for individuals, sole traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies for client manager review. I also carry out bookkeeping and VAT activities on a quarterly basis and process payroll and workplace pensions.

I joined the team:
November 2008.

What I do:
I help Barry with the marketing of the business and support the team with administration.

I joined the team:
August 2017.

What I do:
I deal with HMRC and Companies House for Cowley Holmes clients as well as providing general adminstration duties. Included in my job role is typing for Barry and assiting him with the smooth running of the office.

I joined the team:
November 2021.

What I do:
I’m one of the first points of contact here at Cowley Holmes, over the phone and in the office. You’ll find me at the Reception desk up on the first floor. I deal with all the day to day office tasks and enjoy assisting and looking after our clients and the team. I support the team with any administration tasks.