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Raymond Hutt MAAT FCCA, Director of Accounting and IT Services
What’s your role at James Hair & Co?
I look after the day-to-day processing and preparation of client accounts, as well as meeting clients and discussing their tax position and tax planning. I also look after our team of interns.
What do you like best about it?
The wide variety of work – I’ve been at James Hair & Co since 1989 – albeit with a 4-year break in between – and we’ve always evolved as a company. We have a diverse client base and that throws up completely different scenarios every day.
We’re also bringing in young enthusiastic staff – it’s great to see the same enthusiasm in them that I had, and to have the chance to support them.
What one word sums you up and why?
Adaptable. We come across so many different client scenarios and I like to think we’re all approachable and adaptable to their needs.
What was the last thing you Googled?
Companies House! Usually have the link on my desktop but it’s disappeared – that’s tech for you!
What’s No.1 on your bucket list?
I’d like to go to America. I’ve got two young kids, and they’d love to visit Walt Disney World Florida.
Qualifications
1993 – Qualified as an Accounting Technician
2000 – Qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant
I have responsibility for tax planning, which helps people with the tax implications of specific events on their finances. I also oversee compliance and make sure all tax returns go in on time and are accurate, and that clients know what they have to pay and when.
What do you like best about it?
The variety – no two days are ever the same, you never know what phone calls you might get and what new challenges you might come across. Every client is different, and we enjoy creating solutions specifically for them, whatever scenario they might be in.
What one word sums you up and why?
Tenacious! I quite like to get things untangled and will work at something until I get an answer to it.
What was the last thing you Googled?
The weather in Florida! I’m about to go on holiday there for 8 days and it’s nice and warm at the moment.
What’s No.1 on your bucket list?
I hope to climb Ben Nevis soon – I haven’t managed it this year, but maybe next year!
David Arthur DIPPFS, Director of Financial Services
What’s your role at James Hair & Co?
I oversee the financial services side of the business, which means helping people to plan their finances so that they get the most out of their money, whether it’s their pension, investments, protection or inheritance.
What do you like best about it?
I love how varied my job is in terms of meeting different people and dealing with different scenarios. It’s also a real privilege to be entrusted to manage our clients’ finances to help them reach their goals.
What one word sums you up and why?
Integrity – if you don’t have it you shouldn’t be doing this job.
What was the last thing you Googled?
‘How to stop slicing a golf ball’!!!
What’s No.1 on your bucket list?
A trip to The Masters golf tournament in Augusta. It looks fantastic on TV and I believe it’s even better in person!
Qualifications
FPC 1, 2 and 3, Financial Planning Certificate JO4
Pension Funding Options JO5
Pension Income Options J12, Securities Advice and Dealing RO1
What’s your role at James Hair & Co? As Managing Director, I have the day-to-day responsibility of running the business as well as regularly seeing clients. It’s a great balance – it makes getting up in the morning easy!
What do you like best about it? The complete variety of tasks – I get to meet lots of interesting people and seldom have to do the same thing twice. Our clients are such a great mix of business types, sizes and at different stages of development. Everyone we work with has a different set of ambitions, challenges and requirements, and we get the opportunity to help provide solutions.
What one word sums you up and why? I’ve always worked hard and played hard! It’s not one word, but it’s a comment many will appreciate!
What was the last thing you Googled? ‘Golf holiday’! That’s what I do a lot of in my spare time.
What’s No.1 on your bucket list? To get my golf handicap into single figures – I’m heading down, but I still have aspirations for it! Other than that, there are still so many places around the world I’d like to visit.
Qualifications
Graduated in 1975 with an LLB from Edinburgh University
Qualified as a CA in 1978, training with KPMG (Formerly Peat Marwick Mitchell & Co)
Held a licence to deal in securities from 1985
Passed J12 Securities advice and dealing examination in 2014
info@jameshair.co.uk
01334 654 030
59, Bonnygate, Cupar, Fife, KY15 4BY
