SADLER TALBOT - Key Persons


Alice Hillier

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Management Team
  • Partner
  • Member of the
Alice joined the Sadler Talbot team as an accounts manager in 2016 and became a partner in 2021. Alice is a member of the ACCA and CIOT and has almost 8 years of experience in accountancy and tax, qualifying as a Chartered Certified Accountant in 2017 and as a Chartered Tax Advisor in 2019. Before joining Sadler Talbot, Alice trained with another local practice where she gained a sound knowledge of accounts, audit and taxation. During her time at Sadler Talbot she has extended her knowledge and gained a wealth of experience across a range of sectors and services. Alice now manages a portfolio of clients, predominantly owner managed businesses ranging from start ups to established companies in a broad spectrum of sectors. Alice enjoys running, travelling and spending time with her friends and family.

Amy Riley

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Management Team
  • Senior Manager
  • Member of the
Amy joined the Sadler Talbot team as a qualified accountant in 2019 and became a manager in 2021. Amy is a member of the ACA with over 7 years of experience in accountancy, tax and audit, qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in 2018. Before joining Sadler Talbot she trained with a local practice where she gained knowledge of accounts and audit. During her time with Sadler Talbot she has extended her knowledger around taxation and gained further experience across a range of sectors and services. Away from the office, Amy enjoys her local weekly parkrun, going out for dinner with friends and travelling abroad for holidays, usually in the sunshine!

Kevan Stirrat

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Member of the Management Team
  • Partner
Kevan is a Director of Sadler Talbot with over 30 years of experience across all sectors. As a fellow of the ACCA, he combines an entrepreneurial spirit with sound business acumen in a no nonsense approach that is widely welcomed in the business community. This can do attitude keeps Kevan in high demand, from start ups to large corporations. Kevan spreads his time between our offices and is responsible for managing the Banbury portfolio of clients. Kevan is a keen Bob Dylan fan and reads avidly, mainly Biographies.

Melanie Bishop

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Management Team
  • Payroll Services Manager
Melanie has been Sadler Talbot's Payroll Manager since 2014, and prior to that from 2008 worked with a specialist payroll firm in Oxford. Melanie joined Sadler Talbot as a result of a recommendation from a current staff member, the best way to find good people! Melanie manages payroll services across the firm, overseeing the processing of payroll as well as providing a personal service to clients of all sizes. Melanie enjoys dining out, spending time with the family and gardening.

Sam Sadler - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Managing Partner
  • Member of the Management Team
  • Fellow of the
Sam qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant in 1994 and set up Sadler Talbot in 2003. Sam is a fellow of the ACCA, celebrating over 30 years experience in audit, accounts and tax. She trained with a local practice before joining a national firm where she specialised in auditing. Whilst she gained valuable auditing experience her heart remained in general practice where you can make a real difference so she returned to local practice and eventually set up Sadler Talbot in 2003. Sam manages a varied portfolio of clients ranging in size from start-ups to established businesses turning over up to £20 million. No two days are the same as client's needs range from compliance to advisory, either reporting on where the business is now, analysing results or helping to shape future plans. Sam enjoys family time, running and very occassionally reading a novel!