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Meet the team

  1. About Us

Bob Thompson, Director
FCCA

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Bob brings his wealth of experience to bear in advising owner-managed businesses, especially on how best to structure themselves in order to maximise financial returns while taking into account tax efficiencies at all levels and stages of their development.

Bob is a father of four children, yet still finds time to practice his favourite sports, fishing, swimming and walking his dog.

Janice Hurst, Director
BA CA

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Janice, having previously worked in audit at one of the Big Four, provides high-level support for clients by working to ensure a mutually beneficial outcome – applying her expertise to maximising the potential of their businesses. As head of compliance, she also takes on responsibility to ensure the integrity of all statutory work.

When it comes to leisure time, Janice’s interests lie outdoors – running, skiing or hiking her way around different countries, her high point being the ascent of Kilimanjaro.

Jenny Tobin, Director
FCCA

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Jenny is the lynchpin in the coordination process. She is a qualified auditor, with awesome organisational skills that are brought to bear in the service of ensuring clients receive exactly the level of service they should expect.

Outside of the office, Jenny is a new mum to Joshua. Her downtime is spent at her local pilates studio, then she loves to refuel with good restaurant meals and holidays in the sun with the family.

Ben Gilbert, Senior Audit & Accounts Manager
FCCA

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Ben, with his accountancy and audit qualifications, assists in the coordination of all the departments. His commitment is to providing outstanding client service, finding the best solutions and seeing them through thoroughly.

Ben, who lives locally with his family, is a keen runner and a fan of football and cricket. He also likes to cook and to take holidays abroad.

Danielle McIntyre, Tax Manager
AAT

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Danielle brings experience in helping clients navigate the ever-changing landscape of tax to achieve financial clarity and success. Her approach combines meticulous attention to detail with a deep understanding of tax strategies, ensuring that each client receives tailored solutions to meet their needs. She is always ready to answer questions and provide guidance in a clear, easy-to-understand manner.

Outside of work, Danielle loves spending time with her friends and family, taking peaceful walks on the beach and cheering on Marine during football games.

Stephen Burgess, Senior Audit & Accounts Manager
BSc (Hons), FCCA

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Stephen is our senior audit manager and brings a realm of knowledge into the practice from his previous employments which have included the world’s largest international firm of Chartered Accountants, and industry, amongst others. Stephen has joined Advance to return to his roots.

Stephen has two young boys and all his spare time is spent looking after them with his wife. He also enjoys going on holiday with his young family.

Victoria Copley, Practice Administrator


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Victoria’s work is essential to the operational efficiency of the organisation. She ensures that the infrastructure is in place to support the Advance team, whose responsibility it is to service clients to the highest standards.

Outside of work, she is a busy mother of two, Sophie and Charlotte, who loves spending time with family and friends – at home and on holidays abroad – but still finds time to support Everton.

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