MEET THE TEAM

Your Success Is Our Business

We’re extremely proud to be so much more than an accountancy firm.

Since our formation in 1979, our unique, proactive approach has helped thousands of businesses prosper, providing a refreshingly personalized and practical service to the people behind the numbers.

Our passion and success lies in understanding our clients’ businesses from the bottom up. By gaining a broad perspective of your business including where you are today, your risks and opportunities and your aspirations for the future, we’re able to help you not only succeed, but excel.

We work with a wide range of clients across many sectors, from individuals and partnerships to small companies with turnovers to £10.2m, but they all have one very important thing in common: a desire to make their money work harder, faster and smarter.

Facilitating your business’ growth is what powers our team of highly experienced professionals who share the Birkett ethos of open, candid communication combined with industry-leading financial and business advice.

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Our Team

Joseph Knott

Managing Director

Joe was appointed Managing Director in June 2018 due to his success in achieving substantial growth in the business over preceding two years. He took over the business from Tim Birkett in December 2020 and has exciting plans to improve our service delivery and modernise working practices. Joe will be your main contact for all accounting and tax queries. He is a fellow member of the Association of Accounting Technicians (FMAAT) and an AAT Licensed Accountant providing accounting and taxation services to the public.

Tim Birkett

Practice Accountant

With over 40 years’ experience in a variety of environments involving finance and accountancy, Tim began his career in banking after which he moved into industry, working for large companies dealing with credit control, purchasing, costing, budgeting, wages, financial accounts and group consolidation. He launched Birkett & Co. Ltd in 1979 and sold it to his co-director and good friend Joseph Knott in December 2020. Tim has now taken a back seat in the business but will continue to work with and advise those clients he has always dealt with.

Tim is a Fellow Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians (FMAAT).

Bridget Tribe

Accounts Senior

Bridget joined our team in February 2017 and has been a member of the Association of Accounting Technicians (MAAT) since 2000. Prior to 1996, she lived abroad for many years where she began working in commercial accounts roles. Since returning to the UK and qualifying, Bridget has gained around 14 years’ experience in practice, and also worked in retail and industrial businesses, making her well-placed to assist our clients in all areas of business and accountancy.

Sheila Trimby

Payroll

Sheila joined Birkett & Co on 7th September 2020. She commenced her working career in a chartered accountants office specialising in payroll and loved it so much that she went to work for a larger firm. Sheila has worked in large industries and small organisations across a variety of professions ranging from reinsurance, food, manufacturing and transport to name but a few. Sheila is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals, a member of the GPA and has attained the MSc in Business and Payroll Management. Sheila has 35 years payroll experience and is passionate about delivering excellent customer service. She looks forward to working for and with you. Should you have any payroll related questions then please do not hesitate to either call or email Sheila at payroll@birkett.co

Lyn Vallance

Senior Bookkeeper

Lyn liaises with clients to ensure their records are written up accurately and in a timely manner. With over 30 years’ experience in providing bookkeeping services, Lyn ensures all VAT deadlines are met… providing, of course, our clients supply their records on time!