Originally from The Wirral, Alan came to Derby in 1989 and worked in various accountancy practices before forming his own practice in 2001.
Away from the office, Alan enjoys spending time on his allotment, where he grows a variety of vegetables. When not tending the allotment, you can find him in the gym, taking his daughter to dance competitions or cheering on Derby County FC at Pride Park.
Having worked as a PA and an Administration Manager in the financial services industry, Anita took on a temporary role at A Butler & Co. in 2006 and has remained ever since! With the support of her colleague Aaron, she manages the admin function and is key link between clients, HMRC and Companies House.
In her spare time, Anita enjoys skiing and playing hockey for a Nottinghamshire league team. She loves her Greek holidays and visits to the Lake District with her hubby and their fox red Labrador Maggie!
Aaron has over seven years of experience in accountancy practice administration. Since joining our team in April 2021, he has continually developed his skills and fully appreciates the importance of building strong client relationships. Aaron is dedicated to going the extra mile for our clients.
Outside of work, Aaron is an avid sports enthusiast, often found on the court playing tennis, squash, or badminton. His passion for these sports has inspired a friendly rivalry among his colleagues. When not on the court, Aaron serves as the secretary for his local tennis club.
Aaron is also known for his love of food, frequently arriving at the office with a Tim Hortons treat in his hand. When he's not indulging in his favourite foods, you can find him enjoying a walk with his pet cockapoo, Tia-Maria.
Mark brings over fifteen years of payroll experience and has been our payroll manager since 2014, he also handles the workflow for our accounts team. His attention to detail and commitment to customer service makes him a crucial member of our team.
Outside of work, Mark enjoys spending time with his family and often takes his daughter Mia to swimming and gymnastics lessons. He is also frequently seen supporting his nephew’s football team on a Sunday morning as well as being a keen Derby County FC supporter. Away from sport you can find Mark enjoying a beer or two at one of his local pubs, the White Swan or the Half Moon!
Jack is an AAT qualified accountant with over 11 years’ experience, specialising in areas such as individuals, partnerships and owner-managed Limited companies and businesses. He has gained experience in several areas of accounting and building client relationships is an important part of Jack’s role.
When out of the office, you will find Jack cheering on his beloved Rams at Pride Park! He also enjoys the great outdoors, whether it be working in the garden or taking a walk around a National Trust Park with his family and Tubbs the Jack Russell.
Laura has been an integral part of A Butler & Co since day one. She has over 27 years’ experience in the accounting industry and deals with individuals as well as owner-managed Limited companies and businesses. Laura handles all aspects of accounting, including accounts preparation, Tax Returns for both companies and individuals, and VAT Returns.
Outside of work, Laura enjoys building intricate Lego masterpieces. She often takes walks with her adopted dog, Billy and when she's not walking or working on her Lego creations, she enjoys a nice glass of wine and cuddling with her kittens, Elise and Socks.
Tom is an AAT qualified accountant with over 10 years’ experience. Since joining our team in 2023, he works with individuals, owner-managed Limited companies and businesses. He handles all aspects of accounting, including account preparation, Tax Returns for both companies and individuals and VAT Returns.
Outside of work, Tom is passionate for all sports. You can often find him on the court playing squash and badminton. When he's not on the court, Tom enjoys cheering on his beloved Rams at Pride Park.
Natalie joined the team in 2022 to provide extra support to the accountants. She has over 5 years experience in the accounting industry and is now an integral part of the team. Natalie specialises in all aspects of VAT and bookkeeping.
Away from work Natalie spends time with her family and enjoys long walks with her dog, Dora.