Our Team

Chance made us colleagues. Fun & laughter made us friends.

Mia started her accounting career in practice and gained experience working with a wide range of clients. She built her qualifications while balancing work and family life and later grew her own business into a Limited company. She is committed to making accounting clear and accessible and enjoys helping clients gain confidence in both business and life.

A few fun facts about Mia

  • She has a dog named Ivan and a cat named Whiskers.

  • She is currently taking swimming lessons and plans to start her first sailing course soon.

  • She enjoys reading funny books, books on mindset, and books on productivity.

  • She is learning meditation and enjoys how calming she finds it.

  • She loves a good laugh and prefers to spend time with people who lift her up.

Mia Seymour

Jade joined the team in April 2025 and quickly settled into the role of Accounts Administrator. After spending several years in engineering and then taking time to raise a child, Jade moved into customer facing roles that helped build strong communication skills and confidence. Jade is now developing a career in accounting, working toward the QuickBooks training exam, and enjoying learning the daily workings of the field.

A few fun facts about Jade

  • Proud cat parent to Neville and Wilson

  • Has a real passion for cars

  • Loves anything to do with watersports

  • Enjoys cooking and is interested in completing an online nutrition course

Jade Miles

Shirley joined the team around four years ago and has enjoyed being part of it ever since. Before working in accountancy, Shirley spent time in customer focused roles, including as a qualified dental nurse, eventually progressing to Practice Manager. Shirley has always valued roles that involve supporting others and staying organised, and moving into accountancy became a natural next step. It has turned out to be the best decision and Shirley has never looked back.

A few fun facts about Shirley

  • Loves animals and is a proud dog parent to Lottie

  • Enjoys spending time with the daughter and grandchildren and values family deeply

  • Loves countryside walks and feels lucky to have beautiful scenery nearby

  • Enjoys reading crime books

Shirley Hobson

Supported by:

  • AVN - The Accountants Network

    We are an AVN Accountancy firm. AVN's extensive knowledge and experience in the accountancy industry have been invaluable to us. They provide innovative tools, resources, and training that keep us up to date so that we can deliver the best possible support to your business.

    We have access to a powerful suite of software designed to help businesses grow, save time, and increase profitability. From tools that uncover new opportunities to benchmarking systems that provide valuable insights, AVN enables us to offer proactive, high-value advice to our clients.

    We value being part of the AVN community. I recommend all accountants join AVN.

  • Sustainability Suite

    Sustainability Suite

    We work with Sustainability Suite because their expertise strengthens the work we already do around carbon literacy and responsible business practice.

    They have supported our team through accredited carbon literacy training and continue to provide insight that helps us shape and refine our carbon reduction plans.

    Their guidance complements our own commitments, giving us an informed and up to date perspective as we progress our long term sustainability goals.

  • Croner-i

    The trusted advisors we turn to for ongoing professional development and specialist advice.

    As much as we strive to stay informed, it’s impossible to know everything, so having access to a dedicated team of experts who focus on very specific areas and stay up to date with the latest developments is invaluable.

    Their support ensures that we can confidently tackle complex questions and deliver the highest quality service to our clients.

  • FSB - Federation of Small Businesses

    The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is a fantastic resource for business owners like us. Its extensive range of member benefits, from legal advice to insurance services, provides invaluable support for navigating the challenges of running a business.

    The FSB is committed to helping small businesses grow and succeed by offering practical solutions and a strong voice in government. Being part of the FSB gives us access to expert advice, networking opportunities, and a community of like-minded business owners. I recommend business owners join, too.

  • Caroline Cavanagh

    Caroline is an anxiety specialist, supporting people for whom anxiety is holding them back from being their best selves.  She works one-to-one with people to identify the root causes behind their specific challenges. 

    As a Professional Speaker, she shares tips and techniques with audiences that empower them to change their relationship with anxiety.

    When working with organisations, she brings practical, insightful guidance that can increase productivity and creativity. Caroline also runs Immersion Days, helping individuals break through the mental barriers holding them back.

    Her approach is thoughtful, down-to-earth, and rooted in real-life solutions, so we highly recommend her.