Slade and Cooper Staff Team
Jayne Hoyland is a receptionist and administrative clerk at Slade and Cooper. She first officially started working for us over twenty-two years ago, when she did some occasional typing for Janet Slade.
Dawn Swan is also a receptionist and administrative clerk at Slade and Cooper and has been working here for eight years. “We all get on together as if one suit fits all,” says Dawn. “If you're ever stuck with a job someone will help to sort things out.”
Katie Hall has been with Slade and Cooper since January 2004. She started as a trainee, qualified as an accountant through ACCA in 2007, recently gained the Diploma in Charity Accounting and is now a manager at the practice. She originally heard of Slade and Cooper from two members of a bike co-op whilst cycling through the Cheshire countryside, who said “they are accountants but they’re very nice and don’t wear suits”. Katie prides herself on the fact that she is one of the few ACCA qualified accountants that also has a degree in acting and a City and Guilds in specialist decorative finishes.
Catherine Elliott has been a trainee accountant at Slade and Cooper since September 2007 and is currently training towards her ACCA qualification. Her most recent role prior to starting with Slade and Cooper was as UK Accountant for an International Development Organisation “Concern Universal” which won a 2008 Charity of the Year award. “I love the variety of client base and approach of work that Slade & Cooper deals with,” says Catherine. “The opportunity to continue my training in an accountancy practice entirely supportive of the Voluntary Sector is fantastic.”
Jennifer Chinwe Daniel has been a trainee accountant with Slade and Cooper since early 2007 and she's in the last stage of her ACCA qualification. Before coming to Slade and Cooper, Jennifer worked for three and half years for a voluntary organisation in Manchester (Women’s Action Forum) as their finance officer. “What I like about working for Slade & Cooper is the flexibility in working hours, friendly working environment and a good team,” says Jennifer. “Also, the partners and managers are committed to the training and development of the trainees.”
Margaret Laycock has been at Slade and Cooper for over two years and is the payroll administrator. She's worked in payroll for more than thirty years and likes working at Slade and Cooper because they are “friendly and informal”. Margaret likes decorating, has done two tandem skydives and is planning to go gliding sometime soon.
Patrick Browne has worked for Slade & Cooper since 2003. He qualified as a chartered accountant in1992 and as a chartered tax adviser in 1994. Since qualifying he has worked for small and large firms and has also lived in housing co-ops and been part of a team setting up a workers' co-op running an organic wholefood shop. His interests include animal and environmental activism and he has completed an MA in Environmental Philosophy. Patrick likes working for Slade & Cooper because they respect the work-life balance and provide him with the opportunity to do adding up for good causes.