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Michael Barton

Director BSc BFP FCA
Rebecca Bradshaw

Director BSc (Hons) BFP FCA
Chloe Greenbank

Director BA (Hons) FCCA
Ian Sergeant

Senior Manager FCCA
Owen Ellis

Manager BSc (Hons) ACCA
Emma Rawlinson

Manager BSc (Hons) ACA
Lucy Shepherd

Manager ACA
Sarah Cuerden

Tax Senior Bsc (Hons) ACA CTA
Natasha Atkinson

Senior Accountant ACA
Ollie Frimston

Junior Accountant
Mitchell Kos

Trainee Accountant
Daniel Abram

Junior Accountant
Varissa Surti

Trainee Accountant
Stephanie Monks

Payroll Administrator
Sue McFadyen

Administrator

“I have dealt with Rotherham Taylor for many years and have enjoyed a professional service from them at all times. They offer sound advice and are always quick to respond to queries. I would recommend Rotherham Taylor to all sizes of business.”

Alan Durney

“I’ve worked with Rotherham Taylor for over 10 years, and they’ve been an outstanding partner throughout my business journey. Their team is professional, proactive, and consistently dependable — offering not just accountancy services, but real strategic support. They’ve helped me navigate multiple ventures, restructures, and the ever-changing landscape of business and tax with calm, clarity, and expertise. It’s rare to find a firm that combines technical precision with genuine care for their clients, but Rotherham Taylor does exactly that. I couldn’t recommend them more highly.“

Tarek Gjonnes

“We have struggled to find an accountant that will take the time to understand our community business, and walk/ talk us through improving our current methods. These guys have been amazing in catering for our personal needs and addressing any worries we have”

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“They are efficient, fair and honest and go beyond what a traditional accountant would do”

May Al-Karooni

Globechain (UK) Limited

“Rebecca at Rotherham Taylor has been looking after my tax affairs for over 12 months now after a colleague recommended the firm. She helped me navigate the tax system as I moved my business to the EU. Communication has been clear, quick and helpful. I never feel like any question I ask is too small or too stupid. She is professional and friendly. I highly recommend Rotherham Taylor.”

Hawys Morgan

Have used Rotheram Taylor across several business ventures and have always found them knowledgeable, flexible, timely, and professional. Have recommended to a number of colleagues and friends.

Brandon Stephens

I have been very impressed with Rotherham Taylor who have been very knowledgeable, responsive and professional whilst completing my tax return.

Chris Elliott

Excellent service, very helpful and would highly recommend

Tina Wilson

“Excellent service from professional staff that know what they are doing. Willing to go the extra mile and keep you updated on progress of your tax return.”

L Iddon

“Excellence service dealing with my last minute self assessment, very professional, can’t recommend highly enough, and will continue to use them in the future.”

Lee Spencer

“Rotherham Taylor provide a good service”

Darren Greenhalgh

DDB Enterprises Limited

“We have been with Rotherham Taylor Accountants for many years and I would describe the team as extremely professional, thorough, concise & friendly. Always happy to help and ready to go an extra mile to assist us with anything we need help with. Very informative and excellent in explaining complicated accountancy matters in simple and understandable way. Would certainly recommend to anyone.”

“Really great service, very knowledgable and fast to respond. Great network as well, able to help recommend specialists where needed.”

Felix Hodson

“Have been working together with Rotherham Taylor for over 5 years and it’s been a pleasure since day 1. They offer fantastic service, are always very friendly and easy to deal with, are always reliable, and love how I can count on them to help out with any number of accounting issues that come up during our operations. Would highly recommend!”

Sean Hughes

“Exactly what a growing business needs! We have had the pleasure of working with Rotherham Taylor, since our company was incorporated in 2013. They have been absolutely brilliant to work with on all levels. Very professional, supportive and hands on.”

“Highly recommended. I’ve been using Rotherham Taylor for my tax returns for 13 years or so now and I wouldn’t want it any other way.”

Damian Naylor

“Professional, friendly service. Most helpful, with quick responses to emails.”

Alison Stevenson

“Rebecca and the Team have been great with everything i’ve needed, very helpful and professional, would highly recommend.“

Jack Henshaw

“Good working relationship”

Wayne Platt

Adelphi SD Limited

“I approached Rebecca at Rotherham Taylor after finding myself in a bit of a pickle, “accidentally” starting a decent business and letting the accounts get further into disarray. Things were explained in clear terms, what I feel was the best advice given, and their help plus a little graft means I’m all caught up. I’m confident I’ll be using them going forward as the business develops. Thanks guys!”

Andrew Devlin

Decided to move both my personal and business tax affairs across to Rotherham Taylor around 4 years or so now and have not looked back since. From day one….. Rebecca, Tasha and team have been so helpful, conscientious & efficient for all my relevant tax needs & affairs, along with great communcation throughout all processes as well (whether that be in person, via emails or phonecalls). Would strongly recommend and advocate for all your accounting needs…….. for personal and business requirements. Thank you for your excellent service to date, very much appreciated.

David Booth

“An invaluable asset to our company. Having relocated our family business from London to the North West we were delighted to be recommended to Rotherham Taylor, who have proved to be an invaluable asset to our company for the last 10 years.”

“I feel confident knowing the business accounts are in such good hands.”

Jemma Coleman

Coleman Classic Cars

“Excellent professional service, friendly staff and always on hand to help, making running your business much more productive.”

Mark Coleman

Coleman Classic Cars Ltd

“Always very responsive, helpful and know the answers to any of my problem or question (and I tend to ask a lot of them). Rotherham Taylor is the one who you can trust.”

Bartek

“I appointed Rotherham Taylor to be my business accountants to compile my first Annual Accounts, and also do my personal tax return. They were really helpful, responsive to any queries I had and have been very supportive with any ad-hoc matters I have needed advice on. Really approachable and highly recommended.”

Greer Epton

Articulate Law Limited

“Great company been using them for over 30 years.”

Richard Green

“Efficient and helpful service. Excellent newsletter with current information on tax etc.”

Sara Keegan

“Really excellent firm of accountants with an extremely competent and efficient staff and where nothing is too much trouble. Highly recommend.”

Simon King

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Michael Barton

Director BSc BFP FCA

The founding director of RT, Michael spends the majority of his time outside the office, actively managing a portfolio of clients and utilising the knowledge he has amassed over the last 30 years to provide strategic advice and support.

In his various roles, Michael has enjoyed helping clients define and then achieve their strategic options.

Outside of the office, Michael is an automotive historian and a committed bibliophile. He is the founder of niche publishing company Butterfield Press, and author of several automotive-related books. He is the Chairman of The W O Bentley Memorial Foundation.

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Rebecca Bradshaw

Director BSc (Hons) BFP FCA

Rebecca joined RT in 2004 as a trainee accountant, qualifying as an ACA in 2007 and then FCA in 2018. She oversees the day-to-day management of RT’s clients as well as concentrating on business development.

She helps clients not only negotiate their compliance responsibilities but to consider their longer-term goals and work through any challenges they may present.

Rebecca enjoys spending time with her two young children and loves reading, running and binge-watching trash TV.

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Chloe Greenbank

Director BA (Hons) FCCA

Chloe joined RT in 2010 as a trainee accountant, successfully completing the ACCA qualification in 2013. Chloe works with some of our more diverse clients such as charities. She is also heavily involved in business development.

She enjoys working with individuals and businesses to help achieve their goals, as well as assisting companies to grow from a start-up to a successful business.

Outside of work, she is running around after a young son, is a Brownie leader, enjoys city breaks and socialising, especially with a glass of wine.

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Ian Sergeant

Senior Manager FCCA

Ian joined RT in 2007 as a trainee accountant, successfully completing his AAT qualification and then the ACCA qualification in 2014.

As well as providing accounts and tax services, Ian spends a significant amount of time assisting his portfolio of clients with the preparation of monthly management reports.

He also enjoys working with the trainees and helping them develop their knowledge.

Away from the office, Ian enjoys socialising with friends, watching sports and spending time with his family.

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Owen Ellis

Manager BSc (Hons) ACCA

Owen Ellis is a Manager at Rotherham Taylor, where he works with a varied portfolio of clients to support them with their tax and accounting requirements.

As a qualified and experienced accountant, he spends the time getting to know each clients needs to provide advice and support tailored to them.

He enjoys keeping up to date with the ever-changing laws and regulations that surround his work and delivering the maximum value to clients through his keen problem solving and analytics skills.

Outside of work, Ellis is a keen concert goer, road cyclist and traveller, having recently visited Sweden to see two of his favourite music artists.

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Emma Rawlinson

Manager BSc (Hons) ACA

Emma Rawlinson is a Manager at Rotherham Taylor, who provides tax and accounting advice to a diverse range of clients across a number of sectors.

Using her experience, she provides guidance on a wide range of issues to ensure clients are able to meet their goals and remain compliant.

She enjoys getting to know clients and helping to make improvements to their business operations.

Outside of work, Emma is involved in a local Walk and Talk community group which aims to build friendships between residents whilst walking in the village.

She describes her greatest inspiration as her friend who is able to diligently juggle her business and caring responsibilities, despite setbacks and personal challenges.

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Lucy Shepherd

Manager ACA

Lucy joined RT in 2013 and qualified as an ACA in 2019. She manages a diverse portfolio of clients, providing support across a range of accounting and tax matters.

Lucy particularly enjoys working with start-up businesses and building strong relationships with new clients; supporting them as they establish and grow. She takes pride in providing practical advice and becoming a trusted adviser throughout a client’s business journey.

Outside of work, Lucy enjoys spending time with her family and friends, and making the most of the outdoors with her dog, Nellie.

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Sarah Cuerden

Tax Senior Bsc (Hons) ACA CTA

Sarah joined RT in 2019 as a trainee accountant, qualifying as an ACA in 2024. Sarah also qualified as a Chartered Tax Advisor in 2025 and works on our more complicated tax work including let property disclosures, EIS returns, and complex tax returns and tax planning.

As a Tax Senior Sarah is enthusiastic about her role, saying she enjoys the fact that each day she is learning new skills.

Sarah enjoys spending time with her family and friends and visiting the Lake District for long walks and pub lunches.

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Natasha Atkinson

Senior Accountant ACA

Natasha joined RT in 2019, and qualified as a chartered accountant in 2026, she is currently working towards becoming a chartered tax advisor. She assists a range of clients with their accountancy and tax needs.

She enjoys the variety of the job and meeting a wide range of people that she comes into contact with daily.

Family and travel are important to Natasha who likes spending time with family and friends and going for weekends away.

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Ollie Frimston

Junior Accountant

Following his completion of AAT Level 4, Ollie is now working towards becoming a chartered accountant.

He says the most rewarding part of his role is working with colleagues to solve challenging problems for clients.

Away from the office, Ollie is a Preston North End season ticket holder and also enjoys attending gigs and festivals with his friends.

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Mitchell Kos

Trainee Accountant

Mitchell joined RT in 2023 as a trainee accountant and is currently studying towards his AAT qualification.

In his role, Mitchell works on bookkeeping, VAT returns, payroll, and company secretarial work.

Mitchell has a passion for cars including cleaning them, he also likes staying active and going to the gym, as well as playing cricket for Chorley Cricket Club.

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Daniel Abram

Junior Accountant

Daniel is a dedicated Trainee Accountant working towards his ACA qualification at Rotherham Taylor.

He enjoys applying his analytical skills to bookkeeping, assisting with the preparation of financial statements, and other tasks within the practice.

The most rewarding part of his role is working as part of a team to offer solutions to clients.

Outside of the office, Daniel is a keen supporter of musical theatre and enjoys attending live performances.

He also gives back to his community by helping at Ashton Food Aid, a local food bank.

Varissa Surti

Trainee Accountant

Varissa is a passionate trainee who joined our firm in 2026, as she takes her first steps towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.

Her favourite thing about working at Rotherham Taylor is that she is constantly learning new things and gaining new skills, while applying them to the work that she does.

She is enjoying working with a wide range of industries, as she gains new commercial knowledge as part of the wider team.

In her spare time, she can often be found crocheting and can often be found working on a variety of different projects.

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Stephanie Monks

Payroll Administrator

Stephanie joined RT in 2018 and runs our payroll department and has completed her Payroll Technician qualification.

Stephanie says she enjoys the challenges of the different tasks requested by the team and assisting RT in whatever way she can.

She loves being with her family and away from the office enjoys spending time with her children. She is also active and loves the outdoor life, going on long walks, which helps her to keep fit.

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Sue McFadyen

Administrator

Sue joined RT in 2013 and since then she has been the face of RT, greeting all our clients with a smile and ensuring the office runs smoothly.

An outgoing person she says she enjoys meeting visitors and clients and making them feel welcome.

Sue is active in her leisure time, enjoying holidays and exploring off the beaten track by visiting buildings, ruins and castles. She is something of a thrill-seeker, enjoying the challenge of theme parks, with the taller and faster the ride the better.