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I started working in this profession in the late 1970's with a local accountancy firm in Aberdeen which was subsequently bought out by one of the big firms of the time in the mid 1980's. This gave me an insight into the pros and cons of working for both large and smaller businesses. It also gave me a very good grounding in accountancy and taxation but more importantly an aspiration to try and assist people and their business in the wider sense.
I particularly like working with new businesses and helping people match expectation to reality. For existing and new business I see my role as risk management and helping them to understand and overcome the barriers to their success. Transparency and clarity promote better understanding and result in an improved capacity to manage and achieve individual goals.
We have a broad range of Industry clients including Manufacturing, Retail, Oil, Farming, Pharmacy, Medical, Dental, Charities, Legal, Transport, Golf Clubs, Hotels and Restaurants and Trades.
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Job Titles:
- Business Advisory Manager
My name is Fiona Griffin and I have been working for the partnership since 2006. I completed my chartered accountant's training in London after studying for an Economics degree at Durham University. After qualifying, I specialised in Finance and spent several years working in London for an American bank performing audit and compliance work.
After the birth of my first child, I took a break from work and followed my husband's career in the oil industry. This took us to Houston, Jakarta, The Hague, Muscat and here to Aberdeen.
Throughout my time with Grant Considine I have worked with many clients of all sizes, operating in different industry sectors. I specialise in providing accountancy and tax services to owner managed businesses and specialist UK and international tax advice to individuals. I am also part of our Charities team which provides both accountancy and audit services.
I work part time so that I can pursue my hobbies and spend time with my family. My three sons are now in their twenties and I am frequently visiting them, as well as my family based in Yorkshire and Cambridge. With several full and half-marathons completed I am a regular runner and enjoy spending time at the gym. I also sing and I am a member of the local community choir, the Banchory Singers.
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- Business Advisory Manager
I joined Grant Considine back in 2005 as a change of career, having previously been a manager in the hospitality industry. I am now ACCA exam qualified and have worked my way up to my current role of Business Advisory Manager.
I enjoy my role and the varied clients that I meet across different business sectors and also the varied work that I do, ranging from accounts preparation, audit and independent examinations to tax compliance and planning and everything in between! My wide ranging experience gained from working in general practice helps me achieve the delivery of exceptional service.
I live in Upper Deeside with my husband and our two young children. I split my working hours between my home and the office. Outside of work the kids keep me busy and we enjoy exploring the amazing area in which we live.
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I graduated from Robert Gordon's college with a BA (Hons) in Business Studies in 1987 when I joined one of the big four accountancy firms where I completed my training in general practice and audit and qualified as a chartered accountant in 1990.
Job Titles:
- Business Advisory Manager
I have been part of the team at Grant Considine since 1998. I studied accountancy in Aberdeen before joining Grant Considine and became a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in 2009, attaining Fellow status in 2014 (FCCA).
As well as preparing accounts, corporate and personal tax returns, I also process payroll and prepare VAT returns for a range of clients. I also supervise and assist other team members with the preparation of Payroll and VAT returns.
I have undertaken training in a range of different book-keeping and payroll software, including Xero, Quickbooks, Sage (online and desktop) and FreeAgent. I have used other software as well as the need arises and can advise on software queries. I can assist clients with any book-keeping, vat return and payroll queries.
In my free time I enjoy combining my interests of walking and cycling with my keen interest in photography. I enjoy taking landscape and urban images but have also begun to explore astro, portrait and nature photography with the help of my local camera club.
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- Business Advisory Manager
I began my career in Inverness after graduating from Aberdeen University with an MA in Accountancy. I then completed my training as a Chartered Accountant in 1994 while with Grant Considine in Aberdeen, before becoming a partner in the firm.
I am a registered auditor and with over 25 years of experience, I have enjoyed working with a diverse range of clients including owner managed businesses of different sizes and industry sectors and also charities. I help clients throughout the lifetime of their businesses from set up to their exit, whether that be through the sale of the business or retirement and succession to the next generation. I provide clients with general advisory services also which businesses without any in-house financial expertise often need. This can be advice on company sales, acquisitions, finance raising, business planning and bank negotiations.
We have a great team at Grant Considine where we all work together to provide many different services to our clients. Over the years, we have always recognised the value that our trainees add to our firm and many of our qualified staff began their training with us.
In my spare time, I enjoy walking in our beautiful countryside, having fun with my children and meals out with friends.
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- Business Advisory Assistant
I joined Grant Considine in July 2021 after graduating from the University of Aberdeen with a Master of Arts in Accountancy and Economics. I have now started studying towards my ACCA qualification to become a Chartered Accountant.
My work mainly includes book-keeping, preparation of VAT returns, personal and corporate tax returns, year-end financial accounts and payroll for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. I also have experience using Sage, Xero and other cloud based software which I am able to assist clients with should they have any issues or queries.
I enjoy the variety that my work presents, helping clients and ensuring a high-quality service is delivered at all times.
Outside of work, I am a member of my local swimming club where I actively coach and volunteer as a swimming technical official. I also enjoy socialising with my friends and family.
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- Business Advisory Manager
My name is Tessa Campbell and I have been working for Grant Considine for fourteen years.
I completed my chartered accountant's training in London after studying for a Natural Science degree at Cambridge. After qualifying I specialised in audit and spent two years working in New Zealand.
I moved to Aberdeenshire on my return and worked as an accountant in the oil industry, initially full time and then, after the birth my children, part-time. I then took a career break for a few years to be a full-time Mum, before coming to work for Grant Considine.
I have gained a huge amount of experience over the years, helping small business and personal clients. I have expertise in:
Limited company accounts
Charity accounts
Corporation tax
Personal tax
Capital gains tax
Crypto asset tax
I work part time which means that when I am working I can give 100%. In my free time I enjoy skiing, cycling and hill walking.
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