Financial Planning | Accountancy | Taxation | Business Consultancy
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.
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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!
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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.
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