About Us
Today’s ways and opportunities of doing business are in continuous process of change, providing us infinite possibilities to develop our trade relationships globally – where you may successfully acquire an International Business Company (IBC) and conduct its management in many parts of the world without even leaving your office. Yet, there are important challenges and careful planning must be applied in order to navigate your business properly into international arena.
Paifang Accountants and Tax Advisors had been assisting UK clients for more than a decade, understanding the importance of maintaining authentic, long lasting business relationships and constantly looking for ways to improve your experience and growth. As we saw a significant demand and potential in international cooperation, we have partnered with companies in China, Russia, UAE bringing you a wider knowledge and expertise.
We are here to help. Think of your future with us.
Meet the team
Stephen Hickson
FMAAT
Director
Stephen Hubbard
MAAT
Senior Accountant
Svetlana Jenkins
FCAA
Senior Accountant
Mary Coombes
Bookkeeping & Payroll
Tracey Taylor
Company Services, Formations and Administration
Val Shiffers
Administration & Personnel
Chris Davey
Administration & Accounts Trainee
Stephen Hickson FMAAT, Director
As one of the accountancy staff Steve has over twelve years experience in the environment of international accounting and corporate services. He also specialises in issues relating to UK VAT.
Previous experience includes working in a sales / finance environment with national companies and believes in maintaining good communications and relationships with clients.
Stephen Hubbard MAAT, Senior Accountant
His primary duties are that of accounts preparation but other duties include management of the IT and computing facilities within the firm.
Areas of speciality include sole trader accounts and self-assessment but has a high standard of knowledge of all types of accounts preparation and taxation.
Svetlana Jenkins FCCA, Senior Accountant
A Russian speaker who has gained all her experience and qualification with the firm over the past nine years and has experience communicating with the existing overseas clients.
Areas of specialisation include Charity and UK non profit organisation accounts.
Mary Coombes, Bookkeeping & Payroll
Mary originally worked for one of the UK’s leading financial institutions and subsequently has twenty years experience of bookkeeping and payroll.
Proficient with several leading software packages including Sage, Quickbooks and IRIS payroll. Mary is also responsible for the firms bookkeeping and maintaining sales and purchase ledgers.
Tracey Taylor, Company Services, Formations and Administration
Apart from an impeccable knowledge of corporate administration and procedures, Tracey doubles as nominee company secretary for clients who require this service.
She has over fifteen years experience in an administrative background and backs this with a firm belief that the client’s requirements are paramount.
Val Shiffers, Administration & Personnel
Val originally worked for one of top UK accounting firms in accounts and audit preparation.
Since returning to the workplace she has taken on a dual role in both administration and staff related issues within the firm.
Chris Davey, Administration & Accounts Trainee
Chris originally joined the firm as an apprentice and now has progressed to accounts trainee and administrative assistant.
He is the first point of contact for many clients and has acquired, in a short period of time, an impressive knowledge of company services and administrative procedures.