People

The Partners

Allan Reid

Allan qualified in 1980, is a Registered Auditor, has an MBA and uses it.  He writes for local business publications, and maintains full Financial Advisor accreditation.  Allan’s main interest outside working hours is classic cars.

John Champion

John qualified in 1982 and has commercial as well as professional experience, having served as a director of a small international trading company.  When he’s not at work John takes a keen interest in a variety of sports.

The Team

Alice Wray

Alice works as part of our book-keeping team, including work related to exports and overseas payments, including foreign exchange translation.

Carol Wilson

Carol is a secretary/receptionist for our financial services arm at Champion Financial Advisors Ltd. She works from 15 High Street (our original Aylesford Office) and organises client data, liaises with insurance companies, and organises and supports financial planning for clients

Chris Reid

Chris is our book-keeper, as well as assisting clients in this area. Working from our financial services office in the High Street she provides administrative services for the practice and its clients including debt collection, employment issues such as contracts of employment and works with IRIS Accounts Office as well as SAGE.

Jackie Overy

Jackie started her career in systems analysis and is the firm’s leading expert on I.T. and Computerised Accounts. Jackie has taught SAGE Accounting at a local CFE and is  a specialist in making accounts and computers understandable. She heads up the Tax Return team and provides tax and payroll advice.

Janet Parsons

Janet works on our payroll bureau and is a key player in both the PAYE compliance and the Income Tax Return arms of the practice. Janet uses some of her spare time coaching a youth synchronised swimming team.

Jo Wicken

Jo works on the book-keeping side of the practice, providing a wide range of client support services, both on and off site. Out of work she is a keen sailor.

Justin Morgan

Justin has wide experience in helping a broad range of clients, and as a senior manager makes it his business to make sure we look after your business. He has a particular interest in Charity accounts and is regularly involved in advising clients on new company formations as well as tax and accounting matters. Among other interests Justin is a keen windsurfer.

Sam Harries

Our newest recruit, Sam is a trainee working towards her AAT qualification.

Sarah Wiley

Sarah books appointments, deals with phone calls and visits and ensures that all our administration works smoothly. Sarah  assists in company formations and with tax and statutory filing as part of our caring for the customer.

Wendy Thorpe

Wendy takes calls, makes appointments and generally supports all client communications. She also works with the book-keepers in the practice. Wendy has been with us since 2003 as part of our administation team.