About Us

Paul joined Whyatt Pakeman Partners in 1960 and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1966. Having left in 1968 to join an international practice as an audit manager, Paul returned to the practice in 1972 following an offer of partnership.

Paul now specialises in business services and supports both incorporated and unincorporated clients in accountancy, taxation and IT matters. He also specialises in consumer credit matters and is keen on supplying quality niche services to clients, including trusts and secretarial services.

His outside interests include motor sport, both as a competitor and organiser, and target rifle shooting. He is currently the President of the Bristol Motor Club.

David trained with a local two partner general service practice. Following qualification in 1973 David moved to one of the largest international practices where he obtained experience in a broad range of industries as well as business acquisitions.

In 1980 David joined Whyatt Pakeman Partners as a principal manager prior to becoming a partner.

Whilst one of David's responsibilities remains that of ensuring the maintenance of the firm's Audit Registration, he enjoys combining aspects of his previous experience in both small and large practices. David specialises in corporate matters, assisting unincorporated businesses and advising on acquisitions, litigation and employment legislation.

Outside the office, David is a governor of one of Bristol's leading schools and supports his sons in their sporting endeavours, particularly since he retired from playing rugby!

Roger, a Chartered Accountant, joined the practice in 1994, becoming a partner in 1997. He has worked in Bristol for a number of years, of which eight were spent in the Audit Department of a national accountancy firm. Roger qualified in Bristol in 1991.

In addition to specialising in the provision of accountancy and taxation services to both family businesses and corporate entities, Roger has expanded the range of management accounting services offered by the practice to small and medium sized companies as well as UK subsidiaries of overseas corporations.

When not busy caring for his young family, Roger is a keen sportsman and in particular plays a bad round of golf - all challenges welcome!

Philip joined us in 1998 becoming a partner in April 2000. He is responsible for tax services provided by the firm encompassing core personal and corporate work as well as the more specialist fields of capital taxes and trusts. Qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in 1988, Philip moved from London to the Bristol office of a national accountancy practice.

After several years of providing audit and general accounting services Philip decided to specialise in tax qualifying as a Chartered Tax Adviser in 1995.

Married with two children, Philips' interests include football, badminton, and bridge.

After 10 years with a national practice followed by 8 years with a local accountancy firm, Sandy joined us in 1997, initially within the Corporate and Accounting Services Departments. As Whyatt Pakeman Partners has developed she now spends the majority of her time managing the administration procedures and marketing activities of the practice.

Outside the office, Sandy is a keen gardener, enjoys walking and taking part in a number of sports including badminton and golf.

Les is a principal manager in the Accounting Services Department dealing with all types of small and medium sized unincorporated clients, including established family businesses and start-ups. As well as supervising the production of year end accounts, Les advises clients on the implementation and maintenance of their accounting systems and a wide range of related tax matters.

Having been born in Bristol, Les qualified in 1980 in Leicester and subsequently took a position in Northampton. Prior to joining the team at Whyatt Pakeman Partners in 1994 he was a partner in a small firm in Exeter. Les is married with three children and enjoys playing badminton and running (slowly!). He is involved in his local church as well as watching sport, reading and generally enjoying life.

Having joined the firm in 1972 and as the longest serving member of the team, Steve is known to many of our clients.

Steve is a principal manager in our Corporate and Accounting Services Departments and specialises in assisting new businesses, advising on VAT and regulatory compliance for our charity clients.

In his spare time, Steve plays an active part in the life of his village, playing tennis for the local club, mountain biking in the nearby countryside and walking his retired guide dog, all in an attempt to keep fit and healthy.

Andrew joined Whyatt Pakeman Partners in 1982 and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1986. Andrew is our information technology manager specialising in hardware and software support and installation. He has assisted many of our clients with their implementation of computerised accounting systems. Andrew also oversees the firm's own networked computer system and keeps us up to date with developments in this rapidly changing market.

In his spare time, Andrew pursues various activities including badminton, chess, country walks, gardening and DIY.

Deborah joined the firm in 2003 and manages the Tax Department, dealing with personal and corporate tax compliance, together with tax planning for individuals and owner managed businesses. Deborah qualified as a Chartered Tax Advisor in 1999 and has been working in the tax field since 1990, predominantly in Bristol.

Deborah likes to spend her free time walking, visiting National Trust properties, gardening and generally enjoying outdoor activities.

Ed is a senior manager within the Corporate Services Department with special responsibility for audit compliance work. He has a wealth of corporate experience assisting owner managed businesses in the review and implementation of sound financial controls. He has lived in the Bristol area since 1987 - passing the Chartered exams in 1995. Ed lives in Portishead with his wife and two children and enjoys video filming, editing, technology and history.

James qualified as a Certified Accountant in 1999 and joined the practice in 2001, having spent 12 years working for a small practice in Cheltenham.

He is a senior manager in the Corporate and Accounting Services Departments and as well as supervising the firm's management accounting assignments he specialises in Sage marketing, training and trouble shooting. James has gained recognition as an authorised Sage Line 50 sales and training specialist.

James is married with one child and divides his spare time between his family, watching Cheltenham Town FC (hopefully winning!), playing skittles and cricket and assisting in the running of several local community associations.