Our Team

Robin John FCA CTA Robin qualified as a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Advisor in 1978. He has spent most of his time since in large London accounting practices and was a tax partner in one of the big four accountants. Robin specialises in tax and heads the tax department. He also deals with tax investigations, company reconstructions, acquisitions, disposals and tax litigation. Robin is married with two children. His hobbies include skiing and travel.

Simon Spevack FCA Simon qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1980 at the same London firm where he met Robin. He spent many years as a partner in a smaller London firm before setting up his own firm in 1983. Simon is a general practitioner. He also deals with audit, accounting, business development, management accounting, business acquisitions and disposals. Simon is married to Claire and has two children. His hobbies include walking and skiing.

Andrew Brown BA Hons FCCA Andrew qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant and joined Goodmans (a predecessor firm) in 1988. He became a director in the firm in April 2002. He specialises in audit, accounting and business advice. Andrew is married with 2 children. Hobbies include close up magic, chess, and various sporting activities including volleyball and badminton.

Catherine Barnard BA Hons FCCA Catherine is both a Chartered Accountant and a Chartered Certified Accountant and has worked with Simon since August 1997, becoming a director of the firm in 2006.  She specialises in working with privately owned businesses, in particular with newly incorporated and growing companies.  She also deals with audits, specialising in solicitors, and providing general business advice such as tax planning.  Catherine lives locally with her husband Matt and daughter Lucy.  

Simon Odam BA (Hons) ACA, CTA Simon has been with the firm for 6 years and became a director in 2006. He specialises in tax, handling various tax matters from personal taxation to VAT and corporation tax. Simon is a fitness enthusiast and also enjoys spending time with his Fiancee and his young nephew.

Jeremy Smith FCA, CTA – Audit Department Jeremy trained with a Central London practice before joining Wellden Turnbull in 2003. He specialises in audit and accounts. Jeremy is a keen sports fan and enjoys playing squash.

Kas Girdler – Office Manager Kas is in charge of the smooth running of the office and has previously managed our amalgamations with other firms.  She is responsible for the company secretarial compliance, including the filing of company returns and other statutory forms on behalf of clients.  She is also responsible for staff recruitment.  Kas is married and outside of work enjoys being a Mum to her two children, Jack and Lily.

Joan Wardle ATT - Tax Department Joan worked for a London practice for many years before moving to a local accountancy firm, where she spent ten years.  She recently joined Wellden Turnbull as a member of the tax team and lives locally with her husband and two children.

Kelly Stemp BA (Hons) ACA CTA - Tax Department Kelly graduated in 2000 and has specialised in tax since.  She spent 8 years working at a local accountancy firm before recently joining the tax team.  Kelly is a keen photographer and particularly enjoys photographing landscapes, nature and animals.  She also enjoys looking after her rabbits, walking and visiting local gardens.

Emma Gabb BA (Hons) ACA – Audit & Accounts Department Emma recently joined from a top 20 firm where she managed a varied portfolio of clients, from small owner managed businesses to large group companies. Her interests outside of work include property renovation and travel.