About Us - Who & Where We Are

(Senior Partner): Stephen founded Rochesters in 1984. He originally trained and qualified with KPMG before setting up his own business. He is heavily involved with the provision of advice on accounting and taxation matters drawing from his wide range of experience in these fields. He specialises in providing clients with a 'hands-on' service throughout the year, and has experience in all areas of management consultancy, corporate finance and receivership work. He prides himself on knowing all clients and having a deep understanding as to how all their businesses work.

(Partner): Peter is a qualified Chartered Accountant with over 15 years post qualification experience. He controls the audit and accounts process, ensuring that all matters are dealt with through to the finalisation of the financial statements. Having worked at both independent and Big Four firms, Peter has a broad experience of clients from sole trader to multinational Plc. Prior to joining Rochesters he was the technical manager having national responsibility for a Top 20 accountancy practice. Peter, however, fails to follow the advice he gives to others and for the past 25 years he has consistently thrown away money on trying to find entertainment with a Stoke City season ticket! 

Bob Cottrill FCA (Corporate Tax Manager): Bob is our tax specialist with over 30 years experience, having originally qualified with what is now Price Waterhouse Coopers. He ensures that your tax computations submitted are accurate and deals with any queries which may arise after submission. He also has special responsibility for one off projects depending on the circumstances presented by the client. When not solving people's tax issues Bob spends his time watching his vast library of old films and attending musicals.

(Payroll and VAT): Sue has many years experience in dealing with VAT and payroll and guides clients through the maze of legislation that surround these areas.

(Personal Tax): Maria has over 10 years post qualification experience having trained with one of the 'Big 4' firms. She is now the firm's personal tax manager, with particular expertise in trust tax, capital gains and IHT, and an active member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. When not 'battling with the Revenue' Maria appropriately spends her spare time training in Tae Kwon Do (black belt), studying the Catholic religion and raising a family.

These individuals are supported by a strong and knowledgeable team of accounts and audit staff, who will often be your day-to-day contact. There is a wealth of experience in our team and this leads to a focussed service being provided to all clients.

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