Meet the Team at Stephenson Smart in Wisbech
Stephenson Smart acquired an office on the historical Crescent in Wisbech when it took over Mellor Bellamy in 2010. The team there provide clients with business and tax advice as well as help with VAT, payroll and accounting software.
The managing partner at Wisbech. Chris is a Fellow of accounting with 17 years’ experience in the industry and specialises in business finance and tax planning. As well as managing the team at Wisbech he also manages the March and Downham Market offices.
A manager who offers general tax advice and accountancy services. Nicola is a Fellow of accounting with 16 years’ experience and started her career as a trainee at the King’s Lynn office.
Mervyn Playford
The face of the Wisbech office and an integral part of the team. An accounts assistant with 24 years’ experience, Mervyn provides general accounting support to clients as well as supporting the team and helping the office to run smoothly.
Rosemary Richardson
Rosemary started her career in accounting as a trainee with Mellor Bellamy, fresh from attaining a BTEC National Diploma in Business and Finance from Wisbech College. She has worked in the same office since then and is now an accounts assistant with Stephenson Smart.
Adrian Atkins
Adrian has 32 years’ experience in accounting and has spent all his career at the office on The Crescent, initially with Mellor Bellamy and now with Stephenson Smart. He offers clients support with bookkeeping, accountancy and VAT.
Sally Fenn
Sally has 32 years’ experience in accounting covering VAT, bookkeeping and audit work. Most recently she has focussed on supporting clients with their payroll.
Zara Barlow
One of many trainees across the Stephenson Smart offices, Zara was offered the position while she was completing her A-Levels. Zara always new that maths was her passion and actively sought out a trainee accountant position whilst still at school.
Becky Goad
Becky also offers administrative support to the team at the March office but is usually based at Wisbech. Becky has a degree in Business Management and has returned to work at Stephenson Smart after having a career break to concentrate on being a full-time Mum.
Michael Connor
Has worked from the office on The Crescent for 50 years, first for Mellor Bellamy and most recently for Stephenson Smart. Michael is retiring at the end of this year, we would like to thank him for his years of service to accountancy in Wisbech.
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