Directors & Managers
Directors & Staff
Directors
David Stevens ACA – Director
Tel: 01983 537 620
Email: david.stevens@garbetts.com or
d.stevens@brightbrown.com
David joined the firm in 1999 having completed an HND course in Business at the Isle of Wight College and qualified in 2002. David has an extensive portfolio of clients ranging in size between small sub-contractors to medium sized companies and charities. David specialises in both personal and corporate taxation, including trusts and estates. David also spends a considerable amount of time looking for tax planning opportunities across our entire client base.
David has a young family and when he gets some time to himself he enjoys horse-riding and going to the gym.
Mark Paxton FCCA – director
Tel: 01983 537609
Email: mark.paxton@garbetts.com
or m.paxton@brightbrown.com
Mark trained with Garbetts, qualifying in 2001. Since qualifying, Mark has built an extensive client portfolio, which covers all industry sectors, and which ranges in size from personal tax clients and sole traders to large limited companies. As a director, Mark is also involved in day to day business management and it is this personal experience that he draws on when advising clients about their own business.
Mark finds that most of his spare time is occupied by being “Dad” to his four daughters, but he does find the odd hour or so to go to the gym each week.
Gavin Kelly FCCA – Director
Tel: 01983 537610
Email: gavin.kelly@garbetts.com
or g.kelly@brightbrown.com
Gavin joined the firm in 1999, having obtained a degree in Economics from the University of Portsmouth and qualified as a Chartered Certified accountant in 2003. Gavin has an extensive portfolio of clients which cover all industry sectors and is particularly strong with corporate and charity reporting. If there is a technical question … Gavin is your man! In addition, Gavin is responsible for our firm’s computer systems, including the administration of our network.
Gavin is the proud father of two young sons and enjoys spending time playing with them and their toys! Gavin describes himself as a “gadget guy” which does not go down too well with his wife!
James Palmer FCCA - DIRECTOR
Tel: 01983 537603
Email: james.palmer@garbetts.com
or j.palmer@brightbrown.com
James joined the firm in 2001, having obtained A levels in Pure Mathematics & Statistics, Physics and Business Studies, and qualified in 2007. James manages a substanial portfolio of clients, ranging from Small sole traders to Medium sized limited companies. James has a particularly strong background with the Legal profession and Medical practices.
James enjoys spending time with his young family but when commitments allow he enjoys the occasional music festival such as Download or Bestival. He is also a keen Spurs supporter.
Consultants
Mike Russell FCA – Consultant
Tel: 01983 537 625
Email: mike.russell@garbetts.com
or m.russell@brightbrown.com
Mike trained with a medium sized firm in Eastbourne and qualified in 1990. Mike moved to a large firm in Southampton in 1991 and spent 7 years there as a manager. Mike joined the firm in 1999 as a senior manager and became a partner in 2001.Mike has a broad client base with a number of clients in the legal profession and medical profession. Mike heads up our tax department and specialises in providing tax-planning advice.
Mike is a passionate supporter, and Season Ticket holder, of Southampton Football Club - something he is prepared to admit to… this season!
Managers
Karen Long FMAAT - Bookkeeping Manager
Tel: 01983 537618
Email: k.long@brightbrown.com
Karen joined The Firm in 1996 and qualified as an Accounting Technician in 1998. Karen has overall responsibility for our management accounts support team and ensures that the firm delivers a quality bookkeeping package for those clients who do not wish to maintain their own records. Karen also supervises the preparation of monthly management accounts for a number of our larger clients, managing a team of support staff. In addition, Karen spends a significant part of her time providing Sage support to our clients either at their premises or over the telephone.
In her spare time, Karen enjoys modern jive dancing and is a demonstrator for Team Le Roc. When she’s not dancing, Karen enjoys walking, baking, handicrafts, sewing and jewellery making.
Kay Arnold FCCA - PRACTICE MANAGER
Tel: 01983 537606
Email: k.arnold@brightbrown.com
Kay initially joined the firm in 1999 and qualified with the Association of Chartered Accountants in 2000. She has had a variety of roles including tax manager, audit manager and has been involved in the accounts preparation for both large and small companies and charities. After two years away Kay re-joined the firm in 2016.
Kay loves to travel and recent destinations include India and Peru. Closer to home she enjoys dancing and fitness classes, gardening when the weather is good, and spending time with her young grandchildren.
Mandy Phillips MAAT - Payroll Manager
Tel: 01983 537623
Email: a.phillips@brightbrown.com
Mandy joined the firm in 2001 from the retail sector and qualified as an Accounting Technician in 2003. In addition to maintaining our own book-keeping records and preparing our own management and annual accounts, Mandy undertakes the same work for some of our clients, using whichever system best suits our clients. In addition to running our payroll department and dealing with payroll and auto enrolment queries, Mandy provides Sage support to our clients, either at their premises or over the telephone.
In her spare time, when Mandy isn’t out walking around the beautiful Isle of Wight, she enjoys baking and all manner of crafts including embroidery, sewing and lace making.
Bridie Westerhoff - CTA - Tax MANAGER
Tel: 01983 537617
Email: b.westerhoff@brightbrown.com
Bridie joined the firm in 2011 having graduated from Southampton Solent University with a degree in Business Management. Bridie qualified as an Accounting Technician in 2013 and as a Chartered Tax Adviser in 2015. Bridie now manages our tax team and assists David and Mike with all aspects of tax planning.
In between leaving University and joining the firm, Bridie spent time travelling around America, including her favourite location of Hawaii. In her spare time Bridie enjoys horse riding and looking after her horse, Sasha.
Sharon Moye - Administrator
Tel: 01983 537602
Email: sharon.moye@garbetts.com
or s.moye@brightbrown.com
Sharon joined the firm in 2006 having previously worked in the retail sector. Sharon is responsible for the administration department, which includes not only meeting and greeting clients and arranging client meetings, but also includes the electronic filing of accounts at Companies House and tax returns with HM Revenue and Customs. In addition to the usual front of house administrative duties, Sharon also maintains the firm’s sales ledger
In her spare time Sharon enjoys spending time with friends and family and now that her sons have grown up she plans to explore the American continent.
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