Meet the team

Rob is at the very helm of our company, steering us on towards further growth and success. As well as doing this, he looks after a full range of businesses from large companies to one-man band concerns providing them with excellent and sound business and tax-saving advice.

Starting his accountancy career at the age of 17 and studying to become a Chartered Accountant during the evening, this approach gave him real-world accountancy experience and led him onto gaining the best accountancy qualification. Rob really enjoys the buzz that his company creates and wants to break the mould of a traditional accountancy practice.

When Rob is not working, he takes every opportunity to play golf, and now that his 13- and 10-year-old children are keen golfers it makes it easier to get out for a game. As well as golf, football is a passion, a life-long supporter of the Millers (that is Rotherham United to you and me), he regularly attends their matches as a season ticket holder at their New York Stadium home.

Specialist area: Small to medium businesses, licensed trades, and family businesses.

I have been in Public Practice since 1st April 1967 and have experienced many changes in Public Practice as in my personal life. There is one thing for sure and that is “the basics never change”. I thoroughly enjoy the business environment I work in being in Partnership with my son Robert and working closely with other members of my family; Tony, Hollie, Kate and Kaylee and the team we have here.

John specialises in all aspects of public practice with a wealth of experience in many industries as he has been trading since 1967.

Away from work my current involvement in sport is more of a “watching” capacity. I am Committee Chairman of Rotherham Town Cricket Club (the oldest member Club of the Yorkshire League) plus a member and supporter of both Yorkshire County Cricket Club and Rotherham United (Reds). Also I have been a full playing member at Sitwell Park Golf Club in Rotherham since 1st January 1957 when I was just a Junior.

I believe that success in life and business involves around the team “ethic”. Relating back to cricket it is important for the whole team that the last man in batting is equally important to the team as the opening bat. I firmly believe that the Captain and in the case of “Parkins” the Captains are the key to the present and future success of our Accountancy Practice.

Ryan joined our company in 2019 to support our rapidly expanding client-base. With 18 years of accountancy experience under his belt which includes payroll, end of year P11d benefit forms, bookkeeping, vat returns, SAGE, QuickBooks, and Xero. Ryan’s day-to-day work often comprises of monthly and quarterly management accounts, cashflow projections through to tax planning.

As well as being the owner of Boris the dog, he is a real family-man and ideally loves to spend time with his family. When he finds free time, fishing, golfing, and watching Rotherham United are his passions. Ryan has also been a director of Rotherham Rugby Club Ltd since 2014 and assists with the junior team as their company treasurer.

Specialist areas: Construction, hotels, licensed trade, recycling companies and amateur sports clubs.

Sam has been with the company when it was formed in 2012. Her responsibilities cover vat returns, Ltd company accounts, personal tax returns, self-employed tax returns and sole trader accounts. She has developed fantastic relationships with clients over the years and has built up a good client-base. Since becoming a mother in 2020, Sam has reduced her days to balance work and motherhood.

Outside of work, she spends most of her time with family and friends and looking after her young son.

Specialist areas: Tax returns, limited companies.

Lizzie joined our company in 2016. Her previous nine years was undertaken in a licensed trade accountancy. Heading up the VAT and Accounts team, she is the go-to person for any SAGE 50 or vat queries. As well as managing the team, her responsibilities cover preparing accounts and tax return submissions. Lizzie has a key role in ensuring that deadlines are met and manages this with considerable calmness.

Outside of managing deadlines, she competes with her beloved horse Red and has had considerable success over the recent years. Lizzie also provides staff with various home-grown veggies!

Specialist areas: SAGE 50, vat expert, accounts queries.

Charlenne joined our company in 2014. With excellent technical knowledge, her responsibilities include preparation of quarterly vat returns, personal tax returns, preparation of working papers for limited companies and helping clients in their use of SAGE 50 software. Prior to joining us, Charlenne worked as a delivery driver and retail assistant.

When she is not working on client returns, Charlenne is out walking in the open countryside– Derbyshire being one of her favorites– with her dog Cookie. She is also a fan of the gym and enjoys an early start with a spin or HIT class and is also an avid Rotherham Football Club supporter.

Specialist areas: SAGE 50, vat returns.

Joining us early 2021, Peter has slotted into our existing technical team with ease. Responsible for completing and submitting vat returns, he also assists on the completion of working papers and annual accounts. Prior to joining our company, he carried out several years’ accountancy duties at an accountant practice in West Yorkshire. From the ground up, he started his career as a data entry clerk before progressing to an Accounts Assistant position.

Outside of work, he enjoys walking, watching anime and is currently learning Japanese. He also supports Manchester United.

Specialist areas: vat returns, excel work – great with formulas.

Sue has worked for the company since its inception in 2012. As well as having the ability to remember each of our clients, she sits in another key position within the wider company as well as her immediate team. Directly supporting the business owner, she also supports our senior accountants and is a valuable link between client and company. With a varied employment history, she has worked for the NHS managing one of their Drug Strategy Teams and has run her own Public House.

Sue loves spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren. Recently becoming a garden summerhouse owner which, she escapes to relax and work on her crafts and have the odd tipple.

Specialist areas: Historical knowledge of our clients and their business.

Kaylee joined the company in its first year of trading back in 2012. Starting her career in the key role of reception, she is our company secretary. Being a long-standing part of the team, Kaylee has great knowledge of how the company works and like Sue has built up long-term relationships with our clients. As well as being the business owner’s wife, she is responsible for the company secretarial work, forming new companies, filing client accounts, applying registered office requests and confirmation statements amongst managing various administration tasks. With previous experience in hospitality, most of her working career has been with the company.

Work is a large part of life, however spending time with her family and their various sporting activities is something she loves. Golfing is now a new activity for her and a great way to see more of her husband. Kaylee is also a keen Rotherham Football Club supporter.

Specialist areas: Historical knowledge of clients and managing business owner requests.

Tony has been with the company since 2012. As well as heading the department, he assists clients with their payroll requirements from initial contact to completion. He is well versed in this field and advises companies on their legal obligations such as automatic enrolment pension schemes, statutory payments, general payroll enquires as well as managing company pension schemes.

Experience spans 14 years covering one-person limited company payroll, to over 200+ employee weekly payroll preparations.

When not at work, caravanning, watching soaps and travelling overseas are his favorites things to do. 

Specialist areas: Automatic Enrolment, PAYE set-up. Advice on employment matters.

Supporting clients with their payroll requirements, Helen sets up and processes their weekly and monthly payroll, as well as dealing with pension schemes and HMRC. Working for the company since 2015, her career spans 15+ years in the finance sector.

With a love of the outdoors, she enjoys walking, cycling and any various open ocean watersport activities. 

Specialist areas: Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) submissions and queries. Subcontractor Certificates.

Michael initially joined us to support with the COVID crisis which the country fell under in 2020. Having to work through the complicated and ever-changing rules, he has helped support our clients providing furlough claim information to HMRC. This service has proved invaluable, and our clients have appreciated the smooth-running of their claims during a very troubling time. Micheal is now providing support to the payroll team.

As well being part of the payroll team, Michael continues to work part-time in his original career – airline cabin crew. As you can imagine travelling is one of his loves as well as cooking a great meal where his catering college skills come into play.

Specialist area: Covid claims.

Debbie joined our team in 2023 and has quickly become a valued member of staff. Debbie is often the first point of contact and will always greet you with a smile. She shows great enthusiasm and work ethic as well as being a great support to clients and staff.

In her spare time Debbie enjoys going to the gym, walking, and cooking as well as socialising with family and friends.