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Professionals who work wonders
What do you call someone who knows the price of everything but the value of nothing? You are right, an accountant. Well, it’s an old joke and perhaps, it isn’t entirely untrue. Accountants have a reputation for being boring and cynical. We want to change this perception.
We are Chartered Accountants who create value. Our clients have learnt that we are not emotionless automatons who crunch numbers and talk about amortisation, budgeting and cash flows.
Phill Edwards
Phil Edwards, a Chartered Accountant, founded Vanilla Accounting in 2010.
Helen Geohegan
Helen Geohegan is a key member of the Vanilla Accounting team and has recently returned to work after raising a family.
Caroline Lewis
Caroline Lewis has worked in the finance sector for over four years, during which time she has focused on bookkeeping and payroll.
Kelly Davies
Kelly Davies has a passion for bookkeeping and has become an AAT-qualified bookkeeper.
Rachel Wade
Her commitment to attention to detail, allows her to establish strong client relationships.
Jenna Wood
Jenna Wood brings a wealth of customer service experience to the organisation and is focused on pursuing her AAT qualification.
Rachael Cobb ACA
Qualified to ACA and ATT standards, Rachael Cobb commenced her career as a school leaver at a local firm of accountants.
Beth Edwards
With an interesting and varied career history that spans many roles, Beth Edwards leverages her extensive skillset and experience as the Office Manager at Vanilla Accounting. Dedicated to creating a positive and enjoyable workplace environment for staff and clients.
Phill Edwards
Phil Edwards, a Chartered Accountant, founded Vanilla Accounting in 2010.
Helen Geohegan
Helen Geogeghan is a key member of the Vanilla Accounting team and has recently returned to work after raising a family.
Caroline Lewis
Caroline Lewis has worked in the finance sector for over four years, during which time she has focused on bookkeeping and payroll.
Kelly Davies
Kelly Davies has a passion for bookkeeping and has become an AAT-qualified bookkeeper.
Rachel Wade
Her commitment to attention to detail, allows her to establish strong client relationships.
Jenna Wood
Jenna Wood brings a wealth of customer service experience to the organisation and is focused on pursuing her AAT qualification.
Rachael Cobb ACA
Qualified to ACA and ATT standards, Rachael Cobb commenced her career as a school leaver at a local firm of accountants.
Beth Edwards
With an interesting and varied career history that spans many roles, Beth Edwards leverages her extensive skillset and experience as the Office Manager at Vanilla Accounting. Dedicated to creating a positive and enjoyable workplace environment for staff and clients.
Experienced
& Accredited
Did You Know
A 10% increase in your key numbers
produces a 33% increase in profit?
7 key Numbers To Help Your Business Succeed
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Their thoughts define us
Clients come to us because they have heard some good things about us. We are therefore very thankful to those who have said the following kind words. We keep them in front of our desks and also in our minds not because we are proud of it but because it serves as a reminder of the expectations we have to meet.
patience
David Goddard,
Tundra Property
Development
Limited
We appreciate Vanilla Accounting for their clarity and patience. They are professional in what they do but they don’t make us feel too bad when deadlines are approaching.
responded
quickly
Paul King,
April King
Vanilla Accounting provided a professional service and always responded quickly to any request I may have and I have no hesitation in recommending them.
Tom Gormanly MyDigisafe Limited
We have worked with Phil for over 10 years. More recently he has helped us set up and provide bookkeeping and accounting services to our new businesses and he undertook a finance director ole with our previous businesses which added a lot of value.
Anthony Epworth, Anthony Epworth Limited
I am very pleased with the service I receive and I am confident that using Vanilla Accounting saves me money.
Andy Davis, Neonavitas Limited
Vanilla Accounting’s service has been very good and just what we needed. Vanilla Accounting have been dealing with all our bookkeeping on Xero and the service has been very good and we have no complaints.
Mark Warner, Page one Pictures
I have worked with Phil and Vanilla Accounting now for over a number of years. They are flexible and work around me and my requirements as a business owner and we meet as necessary to discuss the accounts and tax position of the business and that of myself personally.
Paul Bibby, Optillion Limited
Having Phil Edwards as our accountant undoubtedly adds value to our business. He is a proactive accountant acutely aware of his clients financial well-being.
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