The Business Exchange Swindon & Wiltshire Edition 39: Oct/Nov 2018 | Page 9

FINANCE “We have encouraged Michael all the way and we are proud of his success” The team at one of Swindon’s leading accountancy firms, Haines Watts Swindon, are celebrating the achievements of colleague Michael Webb who has just qualified as a Certified Chartered Accountant. Michael, 28, has worked with the Old Town-based company since leaving Ridgeway School in Wroughton ten years ago. He joined as a trainee and has just received his qualification from the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and he’s now a tax and accounts senior. “I really enjoy working here,” Michael said. “We are a very close- knit team and I’ve been supported from day one since coming in as a trainee a decade ago. I’ve always really enjoyed the atmosphere here as we’re a team who value each other. “When I joined I studied to get my AAT qualification and then took a break for a couple of years before studying towards ACCA and qualifying this year. It’s been quite a journey and one that I couldn’t have completed without the support of my colleagues.” Mike Lloyd, managing partner, said: “Michael has worked hard over the last few years to achieve this qualification. He’s a valued team member, hardworking, conscientious and fun to have around. It’s hard to believe that he has been with us for a decade! We have encouraged Michael all the way and we are proud of his success and happy for him that he has achieved what he set out to accomplish.” Outside of work, Michael is passionate about music and is a member of the Wroughton Silver Band where he plays the tuba. He’s a keen footballer with Chiseldon FC and his biggest fans are his wife Kay and three-year-old son Freddie. Michael is part of the Haines Watts Swindon team which is part of the national Haines Watts brand. Locally the firm has offered a personal and responsive accountancy service for the last twenty-four years having acquired a local practice that had been in existence since the 1960s. They work with ambitious companies in the town and, beyond offering a variety of accountancy services including specialist tax planning, research and development planning, and are also well known for their expertise in supporting the charity and not for profit sectors. To find out more about Haines Watts Swindon visit their website, call 01793 533838 or email: [email protected] Haines Watts Swindon celebrates team member success Christmas 2018 Midweek Office Lunches Tuesday to Fridays - £13.95 per person Join us for our new Midweek Christmas Office Lunches. Enjoy a delicious two-course meal with tea/coffee and mince pies along with a selection of Christmas novelties. Plated Starters, Carvery Main and Mince Pies. 12.00pm arrival, 12.30pm sit down. AVAILABILITY 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 11th, 12th, 13th 14th, 18th, 19th, 20th & 21st December 2018 CALL OUR EVENTS TEAM ON 01793 410958 TO BOOK NOW. DoubleTree by Hilton Swindon, Lydiard Fields,Great Western Way, SN5 8UZ [email protected] 01793 410958 Terms and Conditions apply. £10 deposit per person required to secure your space. Final balance and dietary requirements due on the 2nd November 2018. THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE 2018 9