What Our Clients Say...
"It is always a pleasure dealing with Tiffin Green for our pension audits. There is always a very high standard in the outputs without detracting from the personal side of things."
Ricky D'Ash, Head of Compensation & Benefits, IAG (UK)
"Thank you for your usual professional efficiency."
Gerry Forster, personal tax client
"Wow that's what I call service!
Hannah de Angelis, Proprietor, Earthborn
All in all fantastic support, and I have, and will recommend Tiffin Green to my friends who find themselves in similar positions needing professional accountancy advice."
Steve Greenwood, Plain & Simple Solutions
"I consider Tiffin Green to be an invaluable asset in guiding the business forward. Providing much more than accountancy services, your assistance with business planning and strategy has delivered a high add-on value."
David Whipps, Partner, Holmes & Hills Solicitors
"Very happy with the service and professional relationships."
Glen Fox, Director, OPS
"I have had the pleasure of dealing with Tiffin Green for the past 10 years. They have been an exceptionally helpful organisation and the partners have always given the best advice possible. Having Tiffin Green as our auditors and advisors has been an invaluable asset to me and has helped enhance our business."
Ian Rayment, Managing Director, Rayment Recruitment Ltd
"Unlike audits conducted by larger companies we have been able to keep the same contacts enabling the audits to be carried out efficiently and on time. There is a genuine desire to provide a first class service and we only wished we had appointed Tiffin Green earlier."
Don Mowl, Cox Services Ltd, Chairman of a Pension Scheme
"Tiffin Green delivers a proficient accountancy and tax service with a friendly personal touch that makes all the difference. I find the team is very ‘hands-on’ offering pertinent advice, and consulting with the bank when professional guidance is needed. A reliable working relationship has developed and strengthened over the past decade."
Bob Crawford, Managing Director, R W Crawford Agricultural Machinery Ltd
"I use Tiffin Green because they provide an excellent accounting and financial advisory service. The staff has invested time to understand the needs of the business, which means we get the best advice from a source that we know and trust. Their commitment to customer satisfaction has been instrumental to the on-going success of our business relationship and I would definitely recommend them."
Richard Shayler, Director, Richlee Motor Co Ltd
"A reliable working relationship has developed and strengthened over the past decade."
Bob Crawford, MD, R W Crawford Agricultural Machinery Ltd
"Having Tiffin Green as our auditors and advisors has be an invaluable asset to me and has helped enhance our business."
Ian Rayment, MD, Rayment Recruitment Ltd
"Their commitment to customer satisfaction has been instrumental to the on-going success of our business relationship and I would definitely recommend them."
Richard Shayler, Director, Richlee Motor Co Ltd
"All in all fantastic support, and I have, and will recommend Tiffin Green to my friends who find themselves in similar positions needing professional accountancy advice."
Steve Greenwood, Plain & Simple Solutions
"Thanks again for your help and understanding in explaining to us the many intricacies of the tax form."
K & B Petchey, personal tax clients
"Thanks Tiffin Green - what would I do without you?"
Lyn Gatehouse, personal tax client
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Our Team
The five partners form a cohesive team, which is supported by fourteen professionally qualified staff and a reliable network of administration personnel.
Our teams continually keep up-to-date with changes in legislation and best practice by way of external courses, in-house coaching and independent confidential reviews of files. Our ongoing commitment to staff training and career development is supported by the HAT Group, which provides a range of technical, compliance and update services that comply with current requirements.
Nigel Tidbury FCA |
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Telephone: |
01277 224422 |
Position: |
Partner |
Qualifications: |
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Accountants England & Wales |
Experience
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Nigel is our senior partner and has been a partner of Tiffin Green for over 25 years. Over the years Nigel has developed a broad portfolio of long-standing clients, which range from large company groups to professional practices and sole traders.
His strategy is to become personally involved with clients’ businesses, to act effectively as a business partner in helping clients achieve their business vision.
Nigel also heads the Tax Team and is our resident tax specialist - he enjoys finding ways to save clients’ money through mitigation of tax liabilities. |
Outside work: |
A keen sportsman in his younger days Nigel now takes pleasure in being a spectator, his favourite sports include football, rugby and cricket. Nigel is actively involved in local business associations and enjoys networking. |
Lee Elsworth FCCA |
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Telephone: |
01277 224422 |
Position: |
Partner |
Qualifications: |
Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants |
Experience
& specialisms: |
In general practice since 1983 and a partner since 2001, Lee has a wealth of accounting and taxation knowledge particularly for owner managed businesses in the SME sector. His experience in dealing with property development companies and the associated complex VAT legislation has led him to attain a widespread knowledge of this sector.
With expertise in pension scheme audit and accounts, Lee is part of the specialist team that deals with over thirty schemes; some of which feature in the Top UK Pension Schemes.
Business coaching also features heavily in Lee’s consulting role - this includes presenting seminars on business development topics, briefing clients on profit improvement techniques and helping improve clients work/life balance. |
Outside work: |
Lee is a family man and enjoys spending time with his two children. He is also a keen golfer and he has won a number of trophies at recent client events. |
Paula Haden FCCA |
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Telephone: |
01277 224422 |
Position: |
Partner |
Qualifications: |
Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants |
Experience
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Paula joined Tiffin Green in 1991, qualified in 1994 and became a partner in 2008 - the firm is delighted at her rise to partner status.
Her extensive experience covers most business types, she has a special interest in advising family-owned businesses and dealing with tax implications for high net-worth individuals and trusts.
Paula’s primary aim is to get to know her clients well and to gain an understanding of exactly what each client wishes for, from their business. She suggests the strategies to help them achieve their vision and offers support and advice along the way. |
Outside work: |
Married with two children Paula enjoys theatre trips and socialising with friends and family. She plays competitive hockey most weekends and enjoys being part of the team. |
Robin Brown FCCA |
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Telephone: |
01277 224422 |
Position: |
Partner |
Qualifications: |
Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants |
Experience
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Robin became a partner in January 2008 after working in a managerial position for Tiffin Green since 2002; he brings over twenty years provincial and city-based experience to the firm.
Starting out in general practice Robin has specialised in the requirements of owner-managed businesses for many years. He particularly enjoys guiding and supporting business start-ups and assisting growing businesses with advice on incorporation and effective record keeping.
Specialising in pension scheme audit and accounts, Robin deals with the audits of at least 3 of the Top UK Pension Schemes. |
Outside work: |
Robin is a family man with two daughters; his interests include gardening, classic cars and motor sport. A keen sportsman Robin particularly enjoys tennis, running and cycling – he often puts his sporting skills to the test by volunteering for charity fundraising events. |
Lisa Horsfall FCCA, ATT |
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Telephone: |
01277 224422 |
Position: |
Partner |
Qualifications: |
Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and Associate of Taxation Technicians |
Experience
& specialisms: |
Lisa completed her training with Tiffin Green and qualified with the ACCA in 2004, the practice was delighted to welcome Lisa as a partner from January 2008.
Dealing with a wide portfolio, from sole traders to limited companies, Lisa’s friendly personality enables her to naturally build a good rapport with clients. She enjoys becoming part of the business and readily gives pertinent advice on compliance and business growth issues. Additionally Lisa has in-depth experience with proprietary accounting software packages and provides advice, training and support to businesses throughout Essex.
Specialising in the complexities of pension scheme accounts and audit, Lisa also heads the team that deal with over thirty pension schemes. |
Outside work: |
Lisa loves spending time with her young sons, who keeps her busy. In her precious spare time she enjoys reading, swimming and jogging. |
Winter 2011 Newsletter
