Jason Ford FCCA AFA ATT ATA
Owner and Director
Jason formed his own accounting practice in 2002. He trained with Grant Thornton in Bury St Edmunds before going into industry in 1997 as company secretary at AIM listed Fieldens Plc. He then became European Financial Controller for State Industrial Products in Europe with responsibility for the UK, France and Belgium. His last role in industry was as Finance Director for John K King & Sons, a subsidiary of Associated British Foods Plc.
Due to his experience, he specialises in management reporting and financial director type assignments but with a good tax knowledge backed up by his ATT qualification. Jason’s portfolio is of owner managed businesses from sole traders, partnerships and up to larger limited companies which outsource their management reporting.
He lives in Suffolk and enjoys watching Ipswich Town, playing golf and spending time with his family and dogs. Often seen on a Saturday watching Bury Rugby 1st XV at the Haberden.
Elliott Watson FMAAT AATQB
Accounts & Tax Client Portfolio Manager
Elliott qualified in 2014 and has worked with Jason since 2012 and so knows most of the clients in our practice.
He is a hands on accountant that likes using technology to save clients time and money. He specializes in the use of cloud based accounting software such as FreeAgent and XERO. He has a mixed portfolio of accounts and tax clients.
Outside of work Elliott has varied interests including travelling, cooking and eating! He does love an ice cream – whatever the weather..
Dan Parkington ACCA, BA Accounting and Management (Hons)
Accounts & Tax Client Portfolio Manager
Dan started working for Jason in 2017 after finishing his relevant degree. He is qualified ACCA and has an eye for tax and the reliefs available to be claimed. He manages a mixed portfolio of accounts and tax clients and enjoys understanding the numbers and what they mean for the clients.
Dan is a keen footballer and loves a tackle!
Tania de Burnay
Office Manager
Tania keeps the office running smoothly and manages our new client onboarding process. Her role is a very busy one with ever changing legislation ensuring there is more and more checks, and information needed when a client joins. Her friendly and organised manner makes this as painless as possible for our clients.
She also ensures our staff have the adequate AML compliance training and sometimes training Bailey too..
Away from work Tania loves the beauty and peace of the Suffolk countryside but enjoys good architecture wherever she finds it.
Morgan Smith MAAT
Accounts & Tax Senior
Morgan joined in March 2022, and is starting to study for an ACCA qualification to further his AAT qualification. He has worked for Ensors and PEM, but joined us after leaving the NHS. He is very used to using XERO and other cloud based packages, and enjoys using the data to investigate the reasons for the variance in financial performance. Away from his desk he enjoys sport, with his ITFC season ticket and he was sponsored to play Darts a few years ago…
Natalie Walpole
Office Administrator
Natalie supports Tania with her organizational skills and keen attention to detail. She answers the phone and handles our post in and out. She also ensures we are maintaining up to date records for our clients under the AML legislation.
When she’s not keeping us organised, she’s balancing the office vibe with her upbeat attitude.
Edward Yeatts
Accounts and Tax Assistant
Ed joined us in September 2022 and is currently working towards his AAT qualification. He is a qualified mechanic but quickly recognised that the logic and mathematics involved in that job can also translate to numeracy and accounting, and so we are delighted that he is part of our team as he looks to further his career ambitions. A strong customer focus and a sense for doing the “right thing” makes him a great fit with the rest of the FWD team.
Harry Bennett
Accounts and Tax Trainee
Harry is the newest member of our team, currently working towards an accountancy apprenticeship. He is currently honing his skills in preparing tax returns and accounts. With a keen eye for detail and a dedication to learning, he is quickly becoming an integral part of the team. Outside of work, Harry has a passion for wine gums, Charlton Athletic and working out.
Bailey
Staff Welfare Officer
Bailey is an elusive but integral part of the team. Specialises in cuddles and barking…at everything!! Since Covid she has worked more from home..
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