Meet the Team
A team you can trust
As a long-established, tight-knit team, we pride ourselves on the high calibre of our entire staff. We believe in recruiting, retaining and investing in talent, which is reflected in our policy of employing a high proportion of Chartered Accountants.
Matthew Pettifer
Cambridge graduate Matthew trained at Staffords where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2001.
In 2003 Matthew distinguished himself not only by qualifying as a member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation, but also by winning top prize in their examinations.
He has worked extensively with a wide range of business and private clients. Matthew has particular expertise in professional partnerships, as well as the manufacturing, media and venture capital sectors.
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Steve Ellis
Oxford graduate Steve trained at Staffords, qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in 2000.
As head of our technology division, Steve is highly experienced in the IT and biotechnology sectors. He has in-depth expertise in grant funding and applications, for instance from EEDA, the EC for Framework 6 and 7 grant funding and the UK R&D tax credits system.
Steve is also an expert in the design of computerised accounting systems based on popular packages including, Xero accountants Sage and QuickBooks.
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Kay Heginbotham
Kay has a degree in engineering science from Oxford. She joined the firm in 2001 and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2004.
Kay has gained broad experience in all areas of the practice, particularly within the technology and business services sectors.
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Vicki Rowen
With a degree in mathematics and computer science from Cambridge, Vicki completed her training with us and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in December 2007.
Vicki is building her portfolio with a range of clients across all areas of the practice.
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Matthew Digby
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The Support Team
Angela Martin
Practice secretary Angela is also Julian Stafford’s personal assistant.
Angela has been an integral part of the practice team since 1990. With first-class organisational skills, Angela also heads the administration team.
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Anna Benstead
Anna manages our payroll facility. Prior to joining Staffords, Anna worked in various payroll bureaux across Cambridge. With a great deal of experience in this area, Anna ensures that all operations in the department run smoothly.
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Christa Bears
Practice administrator and secretary Christa has a range of responsibilities.
She is mainly responsible for managing credit control and the practice accounts, while assisting with PR and marketing of the practice.
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Shallah Davies
As our receptionist, it is Shallah that will be on hand to offer a warm welcome and a hot cup of tea!
She is also responsible for a wide range of administrative duties.
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