Having originally trained and worked in Jersey, Gary has a strong background in tourism and related leisure and licensing industries. Also with respect to trusts and taxation relating to inheritance and capital gains planning, particularly in relation to those owning assets in foreign jurisdictions.

Gary and his wife own a small holding with a stable yard, giving a particular insight into farming, estates and equine industries.   He is a former international water polo player, and enthusiastic (but not very good) rugby player. His hobbies are being an equally enthusiastic and passionate supporter of rugby, fishing and cooking.

Within Les’s role at CI Accountancy he is responsible for operations, client services provision and marketing and takes the lead on business advisory and consultancy services. Les is a strong believer in providing excellent customer service and states “excellent customer service is not achieved by meeting expectations, but by exceeding them”.

Les lives in Hexham with this wife. His main hobbies are playing golf (not very well) and watching any kind of sport on TV. In any remaining spare time Les is an enthusiastic member of English Heritage, having a passion for visiting castles.

FIONA LITTLE – ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

Fiona joined C I Accountancy as a school leaver and her potential was quickly realised. Starting at the bottom she had a drive and commitment that always impressed. Her progress has been exceptional, both with her development and advancement within the Practice and with her academic achievements, having obtained her AAT qualification in 2016. Fiona has been responsible for the expansion of the C I Accountancy’s on-site bookkeeping service, providing bookkeeping and management accounts at the clients premises, and has established many excellent client relationships. As a qualified AAT, Fiona is regularly involved in the preparation and completion of business accounts and personal tax returns and is always ready and willing to talk to clients about any issues or answer any questions. Fiona is very involved in her local community in Bellingham and enjoys time outdoors walking her dog.

TRACY GRAHAM – PAYROLL MANAGER

Tracy joined C I Accountancy in February 2016 after 14 years working in a local Car Franchise Dealership where Tracy was responsible for the Payroll, Accounts, HR and Staff Training. Tracy’s role at C I Accountancy is as the Payroll Manager and includes processing client’s Payroll and completing the mandatory HMRC RTI Submissions. Tracy also advises on PAYE, NI obligations and Auto Enrolment (work place pension) requirements and gets involved with client Bookkeeping and preparation of VAT Returns. Tracy lives in Hexham and has 2 grown up children. She enjoys spending time with family & friends, looking after her home & garden, going to rock concerts and is an avid follower of MotoGP.