Our Team
We describe them as…
The Woman of Wisdom
Official title…
Senior Partner
The Story…
Yvonne took the leap and decided to set up her own female led accountancy practice with a difference, in an otherwise very male dominant profession. Since opening Your Tax Shop, she has never looked back. She created Your Tax Shop to provide an exceptional service in a way that’s easy for clients to understand, in a way like no-one else does. Yvonne’s experience, expertise and passion for business is what makes her so good at what she does. As well as being a business owner, Yvonne has many spiritual talents in being a reiki healer, crystal lover and passes her wisdom and calming ways onto the rest of the team!
Say hello…
von@yourtaxshop.co.uk
Much-loved field…
Meeting new friendly faces and client consultations!
Accounting Accomplishments…
FMAAT Qualified, Business Growth Mentor, North West Finance Awards Practice Winner, Pride of Tameside Corporate Social Responsibility Award Winner, IRIS Customer Awards Small Firm of the Year Award, IRIS Customer Awards Client Excellence Firm of the Year Award, British Accountancy Awards Practice Finalist, E3 Business Awards Practice Finalist, ISO 9001 Registered Practice
Years in industry…
20+
Fun fact…
Yvonne’s skill set doesn’t stop with numbers! She’s also a qualified Angelic Reiki AND Crystal Healer. She likes a challenge, so much so that she has done five bungee jumps, abseiled down a building and completed a sky dive – despite having a huge fear of heights!
What is my favourite thing…
Going to the gym and listening to my favourite audio book.
We describe them as…
The Excel Expert
Official title…
Senior Partner
The Story…
Fiona and Yvonne have been best friends ever since they met at college, where they described themselves as being ‘the only normal people in accounting’! Her love of numbers and figures, along with her passion for perfection has seen Fiona become a specialist in her field and is who we like to call on for any tricky tax questions! Fiona’s skills and experience brought her back to join Yvonne at Your Tax Shop in 2013, but our clients would say it’s her engaging smile and calming personality that they love most… along with having the ability to solve any situation! Fiona is Your Tax Shop’s real-life superwoman. However, Fiona’s superwoman powers don’t just stop at work, she’s also a super-mummy to two young boys, and loves spending her free time taking them on adventures, one of her favourite places being by the sea!
Say hello…
fiona@yourtaxshop.co.uk
Much-loved field…
Reconciling pretty much anything!
Accounting Accomplishments…
Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA), AAT Qualified, Business Growth Mentor, North West Finance Awards Practice Winner, Pride of Tameside Corporate Social Responsibility Award Winner, IRIS Customer Awards Small Firm of the Year Award, IRIS Customer Awards Client Excellence Firm of the Year Award, British Accountancy Awards Practice Finalist, E3 Business Awards Practice Finalist, ISO 9001 Registered Practice
Years in industry…
20+
Fun fact…
Fiona is a spreadsheet fanatic! So much so that she had a pregnancy spreadsheet whilst pregnant with both of her little boys!
What is my favourite thing…
Putting my creativity into action by doing some DIY and gardening.
We describe them as…
The Wonder Woman
Official title…
Practice Manager
The Story…
Luckily fate brought Laura and Yvonne together when they met each other in a local pub, ever since then Laura has blossomed within the company into a key, senior member of the team. She’s been part of Your Tax Shop from the very beginning and has seen the company grow from one filing cabinet in an office to a thriving well-known brand. She specialises in a range of areas including VAT, CIS, PAYE, Personal & Business Tax and Trading & Company Accounts. Laura’s super-efficient, analytical skills along with her warmhearted, fun-loving personality makes her the perfect Client Care Manager. Laura’s our go-to-girl for all the messy, incomplete and complicated jobs! It’s fair to say, Laura has become part of the furniture and is always willing to pass her experience onto the younger staff. When she’s not busy sorting through a messy minefield of a job, Laura enjoys globe trotting and is always looking forward to her next holiday!
Say hello…
laura@yourtaxshop.co.uk
Much-loved field…
Personal Tax Returns and Company Accounts
Accounting Accomplishments…
AAT Qualified, North West Finance Awards Assistant Accountant of the Year Winner
Years in industry…
8
Fun fact…
Laura is a fitness freak and likes to be outside on a run, always aiming to beat her personal best running time!
What is my favourite thing…
Being abroad in the sunshine with a cocktail in my hand!
We describe them as…
The Queen of Kindness
Official title…
Client Care Manager
The Story…
Fran has worked in the industry since leaving college, around 7 years ago now, and came to join our team in 2016. Fran is an all-rounder, and does everything from VAT, CIS, PAYE, Personal & Business Tax and Trading & Company Accounts. Her broad knowledge and warm, friendly personality make her the perfect Client Care Manager. Her level of client care is simply second to none with her always going that extra mile in making sure her clients are satisfied and happy. She’s also our go-to-girl with any of the bookkeeping packages we use. Her knowledge and attention to detail doesn’t just stop with the numbers, Fran is also extremely talented and creative, putting her skills to use by maintaining all our social media channels and marketing. She also makes the best cakes, which we love her even more for!
Say hello…
fran@yourtaxshop.co.uk
Much-loved field…
Helping and advising new company start-ups!
Accounting Accomplishments…
AAT Qualified
Years in industry…
7
Fun fact…
Fran is America obsessed and her aim is to visit all the 50 states! She also has a little pug puppy named Finley who she completely and utterly adores.
What is my favourite thing…
Being creative, crafting and making the most delicious cakes!
We describe them as…
The Crossfit Queen
Official title…
Client Care Manager
The Story…
Emma came to join our team in September 2018 and has worked in the accountancy industry for an impressive 12 years now. Her valued experience is a great asset to the team and she specialises in a wide range of areas including VAT, Tax Advice, Personal & Business Tax and Trading & Company Accounts. Emma’s super-organised approach, reconciliation skills and kind, friendly personality are what makes her the perfect Client Care Manager! Emma’s skills don’t just stop at accounting, one of her hobbies is to go to CrossFit and likes to put her fitness skills to the test in various challenges with her friends.
Say hello…
emma@yourtaxshop.co.uk
Much-loved field…
Reconciling Control Accounts
Accounting Accomplishments…
AAT qualified, part ACCA qualified
Years in industry…
12
Fun fact…
Emma attends CrossFit 4-5 times per week and occasionally enters CrossFit competitions!
What is my favourite thing…
Going on long country walks with my little doggy Reggie.
We describe them as…
The Hungry Horris
Official title…
Client Care Manager
The Story…
Josh came to join us straight from finishing school at the age of just sixteen. He originally started as a Business Administration apprentice, but soon realised that Accounting was the correct path for him. He’s a dab hand at everything and has become a great all-rounder which makes him an amazing Client Care Manager! He’s also our go to boy for all our subcontractors working under the Construction Industry Scheme and his vast amount of knowledge amazes us on a daily basis. As well as putting his energy into his career, Josh loves nothing more than going to the gym and is the most health conscious out of us all! He eats on average five large meals a day – one of which being his morning porridge which we all say is radioactive due to the colour of his protein powder!
Say hello…
josh@yourtaxshop.co.uk
Much-loved field…
Self-Assessment Tax Returns
Accounting Accomplishments…
NVQ Level 2 Business Admin, NVQ Level 2 & 3 AAT and is currently working towards his AAT Professional Diploma Level 4 qualification
Years in industry…
3
Fun fact…
Josh can eat his own body weight in food, hence the nickname Hungry Horris!
What is my favourite thing…
Going to the gym and keeping healthy.
We describe them as…
The Tall Tax Titan
Official title…
Assistant Client Care Manager
The Story…
Danny first came to work with us last year when he was already at Tameside college completing his Level 3 AAT. He started off his journey working as an apprenticeship in management accounting but realized very quickly that this was not for him and wanted to gain experience working within a practice. He was shy and quiet to start with, but it wasn’t long before he came out of his shell! Excelling in the workplace, transferring what he was learning at college into his job role. Danny started completing basic preparation work, but we realised early on that he was capable of so much more. He has now developed at such a fast pace in a short space of time and assists our Client Care Managers with preparing VAT, CIS, PAYE, Personal Tax Returns and Management Accounts. Danny never needs to be shown something twice. He listens, learns and applies! As well as learning in work, Danny also has a new puppy Bella, who he is hoping also listens, learns and applies by taking her owner’s advice!
Say hello…
danny@yourtaxshop.co.uk
Much-loved field…
Tax Return & VAT Preparation
Accounting Accomplishments…
NVQ Level 2 & 3 AAT and is currently working towards his AAT Professional Diploma Level 4 qualification, Pride of Tameside Apprentice of the Year Award
Years in industry…
2
Fun fact…
Danny’s arms are as long as an orangutans!
What is my favourite thing…
Spending time with his little puppy Bella.
We describe them as…
The Calmest Cucumber
Official title…
Assistant Client Care Manager
The Story…
Jack joined our team earlier this year after approaching us initially to gain some work experience in the accountancy industry. After working one day a week or us to gain experience, we were so impressed with his capabilities and enthusiasm to learn that he became part of the team as our newest addition. Since joining, Jack has been supporting our Client Care Managers with PAYE, Tax Return & Accounts preparation work as well as helping our lovely clients on a day-to-day basis. Jack is currently working towards gaining his AAT Level 3 qualification at college, and is aiming to become a master of accountancy to add this to his skillset alongside being a golfing genius!
Say hello…
jack@yourtaxshop.co.uk
Much-loved field…
Personal Tax Returns
Accounting Accomplishments…
A Level in Accountancy
Years in industry…
Newbie
Fun fact…
Jack has achieved an impressive handicap of 7 playing golf!
What is my favourite thing…
Going to the gym and exercising regularly.
We describe them as…
The Fabulous Front of House
Official title…
Senior Business Administrator
The Story…
Chloe came to join our team in 2017 when our team expanded, and we needed another superstar administrator! Since joining the team, Chloe has flourished into the head of administration and can put her hand to anything from setting up new clients, making appointments and producing letters and invoices. She’s also great on the phones and keeps the office organised on a regular basis. As well as keeping the office organised, Chloe enjoys experimenting with and organising her extensive makeup collection in her spare time. Her friendly face and happy go lucky personality make her a perfect member of the team!
Say hello…
chloe@yourtaxshop.co.uk
Much-loved field…
Setting up new clients and making sure they’re cloud ready
Accounting Accomplishments…
NVQ Level 2 Business Admin
Years in industry…
2
Fun fact…
Chloe is stationery obsessed and always has a new writing pad to make her lists in!
What is my favourite thing…
Experimenting with nails, makeup and all things girly!