Meet the team

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Joining the firm in 1991, Shaun brings his substantial financial acumen to the practice. Spending his professional life demystifying accounting and tax planning for his clients, Shaun now develops financial strategies for a wide range of businesses.

Whether your business needs to expand or make your assets work harder, Shaun has the knowledge and experience to help your enterprise flourish.

When not crunching the numbers for his clients, Shaun can usually be found on the golf course attempting to cure his hook.

Contact: shaun@anthistlecraven.co.uk 01280 813208

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Iain followed in his father’s footsteps to become an accountant. As a qualified Chartered Certified accountant, Iain joined Anthistle Craven in 2004. Iain brings a detailed appreciation of the complexities of corporate reporting, taxation and management accounting requirements – all of which he is able to communicate to the businesses he supports.

In addition, Iain has experience in payroll, bookkeeping and auditing including audits of charities and solicitors.

When not helping his many clients navigate their accounting and tax affairs, Iain spends his time watching Wolverhampton Wanderers, contemplating where the next 3 points will come from!

Contact: iain@anthistlecraven.co.uk 01280 813208

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With over 10 years of experience working as a management accountant in industry, Louise moved into public practice joining Anthistle Craven in 1997. Since then Louise has been supporting our clients with her in-depth expert commercial awareness.

As partners with each of the clients we work with, Louise continues to bring her masses of expertise to every client she supports.

When Louise isn’t offering expert advice about business practices, you’ll find her walking her beloved greyhounds.

Contact: louise@anthistlecraven.co.uk 01280 813208

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Craig joined the company in July 2010 as a trainee and has completed his training during this time.

Craig has passed all of the examination requirements for ACCA. His role includes general accounting duties, corporate and personal taxation advice, bookkeeping and payroll as well as helping trainee accountants as and when required.

Outside of work Craig enjoys playing Rugby and travelling around the UK.

Contact: craig@anthistlecraven.co.uk

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Tierna is the Office Manager and is responsible for HR, Training, Marketing, dealing with suppliers and making sure the office runs smoothly.

Outside work, she likes to spend time with her family, go walking and travel abroad.

Contact: tierna@anthistlecraven.co.uk

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Thomas is an AAT Qualified senior accountant. His main duties include looking after clients accounting and taxation needs also dealing with HMRC on clients’ behalf. Thomas also helps to oversee junior trainee accountants and assist when required.

In his spare time, Thomas plays football and cricket. He enjoys spending time with friends and family and also watching Manchester United play.

Contact: thomas@anthistlecraven.co.uk

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Joe joined the company in November 2014.

In that time he has successfully completed his AAT qualification and, in January 2020, his ACCA qualification also. He now is looking towards gaining his Degree in Applied Accounting through the ACCA scheme with Oxford Brookes University.

His current workload consists of accounts, payroll, bookkeeping and VAT. He has an active role in allocating & reviewing jobs from more junior members of staff.

In his spare time, Joe enjoys playing football for his local team and is an avid Arsenal fan. Joe is also a keen traveller and is keen to tick off more countries from his list in the not too distant future.

Contact: joe@anthistlecraven.co.uk

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Caroline joined the team in 2012 after working for many years in the industry. Her role now includes allocating and reviewing jobs carried out by the junior accountants and helping them advance in their studies towards examinations. Caroline also liases with clients and provides support and back-up where needed with software and book-keeping queries and issues.

Her spare time is spent with her family and grown up children, travelling as much as possible and riding through the countryside on her horse, Flik.

Contact: caroline@anthistlecraven.co.uk

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Abbie joined the company in January 2018.

She now works within the bookkeeping team where she records and organises financial transactions.

In her free time, Abbie enjoys going out with friends, shopping and holidays in the sun!

Contact: abbie@anthistlecraven.co.uk

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Conor joined the company in February 2019 as a trainee accountant. He will be studying towards AAT.

In his spare time, Conor plays football and is an Everton supporter. He also likes to go out with friends and family.

Contact: conor@anthistlecraven.co.uk

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Lydia is studying towards AAT level 3. When Lydia is not in the office or studying, she enjoys doing ballet, going to gym classes and socialising with friends.

Contact: lydia@anthistlecraven.co.uk

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Alex is studying towards AAT level 3. In his own time he plays football and supports Spurs. He also enjoys spending time outside, and socialising with friends and family.

Contact: alex@anthistlecraven.co.uk

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Claudia joined the company as a trainee accountant. She is studying AAT.

When she is not at work, she is usually looking after her kitten, shopping, or going out with my friends. She also loves going ice skating.

Contact: claudia@anthistlecraven.co.uk

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Chloe is the receptionist at Anthistle Craven.

In her free time, she enjoys going on walks with her dog, socialising with friends & family and looking forward to her next holiday.

Contact: chloe@anthistlecraven.co.uk