ROGER The Boss

Roger qualified as a Chartered Accountant in July 1969. Since that time he has worked in general practice in London and Southampton and he spent several years in hotels including some time as chief accountant at The Dorchester, Park Lane. He opened Roger Smallman & Co 16 years ago and obtained his registered auditor status in 1991. Roger personally deals with all new clients; setting up the client's contact himself to ensure each contract reflects the client's exact needs. Only then will Roger introduce the client to the relevant department managers.

He prides himself and his team on how much they can save you in taxes - the more the better! He lives just outside Southampton with one wife, two stepchildren, three horses, two cats and one enormous dog. In his spare time he enjoys reading, music, watching films, taking long walks with the big dog, eating, drinking and planning to diet tomorrow! Roger also has a second job as a stable lad and general mucker-outter.

SALLY - Accounts Junior

Sally is the newest member of the team joining us in October 1999. She is currently training for her Association of Accounting Technicians exams. Currently she concentrates on preparing clients accounts and working hard (night and day) to get her technicians exams.

In Sally's spare time, not that she has much, Sally enjoys socialising, watching television and videos and going to the cinema.

BARBARA - Accounts Senior

Barbara trained with Woolley & Waldron (now Ernst & Young) from 1951 to 1963 when she left to start a family. In 1978 she returned to accountancy working for both herself and a well-known firm in the Portsmouth area. She joined the team at Roger Smallman & Co in May 1993. Barbara's main duty's is the preparation of client's accounts. Barbara also advises new clients on setting up their accounts based on the world leading computerised accounting package, the Sage Accounting System. Finally Barbara will happily offer advice to companies wishing to establish manual bookkeeping systems and answer general bookkeeping queries.

In her spare time Barbara enjoys reading, gardening and looking after her grandchildren.

BEN - Accounts Senior

Ben has a wealth of experience gleaned from his Military Service, Estate Agency and other past-times. He joined Roger Smallman & Co in 1989 - is it really 10 years ago Ben? Ben has many responsibilities, including operating the payroll for approximately 50 clients and preparing management accounts for many of the clients. Ben is a walking encyclopaedia and can advise on VAT, payroll, sage accounts & bookkeeping and he explains it all in plain English.

Ben enjoys planning the garden, reading & helping to look after the grandchildren.

CAROLE - Audit Senior

Carole joined the team in May 1996, a comparative baby. She has a degree in Accountancy and is currently learning all about the Internet, e-commerce and its impact on new and small businesses. Carole is currently studying hard for the finals of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants examinations. Carole's main duties are the preparation of accounts and all aspects of auditing. She is also responsible for all the IT requirements of the practice and is happy to advise new and existing clients alike on their own IT requirements.

In her spare time Carole enjoys drinking and socialising and socialising and drinking when she not drinking or socialising she's doing DIY!

SHANE - Taxation Consultant

Shane joined the team as a self employed taxation consultant in 1994. Her previous experience includes working for the Inland Revenue for several years. She runs her own taxation practice and is well versed in the intricacies of taxation. Shane can be found at our offices in Bedford Place 2 or 3 days a week when, by appointment, she will give advice on all aspects of taxation.

In her capacity as a consultant to Roger Smallman & Co, Shane prepares client tax returns and deals with general taxation requirements as well as offering tax advice to clients. In her spare time she enjoys walking, drinking and socialising.

BRENDA - Administrator

Before joining Roger Smallman & Co in 1994, Brenda had worked as an administrator for a variety of organisations including Health Authority, Education Authority, a shipping company and the local newspaper. She has also spent time working in Europe. Brenda is responsible for all of the administration of this busy practice including typing filing and keeping the wheels oiled.

In her spare time she enjoys beach and forest walking, drinking and socialising.