Who we are

Michael Barton, Chief Executive, 52, married with two sons, both in higher education.

A graduate psychologist as well as a Chartered Accountant.

Professional and civic engagements include: non-executive Director of Classical TV Ltd and Progress Housing Association, member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants investigation committee, founder Trustee of the BOC Heritage Trust, a registered charity preserving the history of Bristol Cars. Past appointments include non-executive Director of DCD Media plc, an AIM listed TV and film production business, deputy chairman of The Institute of Chartered Accountants Audit Registration Committee and past president of The North West Society of Chartered Accountants.

Hobbies include Bristol Cars, fine art and learning Spanish.

Simon P.L. Cox, Director, Simon Cox BA (Hons) FCCA enjoys supporting new and growing businesses in their formative years as well as providing valuable ongoing support for the future. Simon has extensive experience of audit and Corporate tax issues.  He has helped new start up businesses raise finance and plan cash flow projections. Simon is President of the ACCA Lancashire and Cumbria Network Panel and is an active member of the ACCA Practitioners Panel in London. Simon is kept on his toes by his three young children, and enjoys playing golf.

Gary Major, Senior Manager, Gary qualified as an ACA in 2005 at Rotherham Taylor after completing a degree in Mathematics. He subsequently qualified as a Chartered Tax Advisor in 2007 whilst working for a Big Four Firm, where he specialised in corporation tax. Gary is a keen traveller and the places he has visited include Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA and Europe. He also enjoys playing football and watching both his local football and cricket teams.

Geoff Tabord, Office Manager, Preston, Geoff Tabord has over 30 years experience working with small business, in particular sole traders and partnerships. Geoff has two sons. In his spare time Geoff enjoys visiting heritage railways, walking, and supporting his local football team.

Nicola Hardy, Office Manager, Chorley, Nicola Hardy MAAT, FCCA has nearly 18 years experience working in practice including working with a wide range of sole traders, partnerships, and audit clients. Nicola likes to spend time with her two young children and enjoys swimming, walking and reading and is also Treasurer to her local school governors.

Rebecca Bradshaw BSc (Hons) ACA joined RT in 2005 and qualified as an ACA in 2007. Since then Rebecca has gained experience of working with a wide range of clients, in particular working closely with owner managed businesses. Outside of work Rebecca enjoys visiting the gym, running and shopping!