Melanie Deacon FCCA

Client Manager

Specialisms

Charities, Group Audits and Company Secretarial

Describe what you do at Seymour Taylor

I work closely with Liz Horton, one of our Joint Managing Directors assisting in the management of her client portfolio. This includes group, company and charity company audits, as well as individual tax returns and other personal tax advice. I am also part of a team looking at how technology can be used to assist our clients and their businesses, particularly assisting clients with compliance with Making Tax Digital for ITSA. In addition I assist in the management of the company secretarial department at the firm.

Why Seymour Taylor

As a business we work closely with our clients to understand their individual requirements and needs. Our team at Seymour Taylor have a width breadth of knowledge across many different areas which in turn helps our clients manage their finances.

My Experience

I started at Colston Bush in 1998. I qualified under ACCA in 2005 and joined Seymour Taylor when they merged with Colston Bush in 2013. I joined the firm as a Senior and have worked up to Client Manager gaining a broader experience and knowledge in Audit, charities and company secretarial as well as continuing to work on accounts and tax returns.

My interests in life are

Away from the office I enjoy spending time with my family, especially watching films and visiting the theatre, and going on holiday.