Meet the Team
Helen Columb AFA MIPA
Director
Helen is the sole director of the practice and has over 10 years’ experience working in accounting. She qualified ACCA in 2013 and subsequently became a member of the Institute of Financial Accountants. She is responsible for managing the firm, meeting new clients, preparing accounts and offering tax advice. Helen is our resident master baker and a ninja at crochet.
Andrea Logan-Weston
Accounts - Semi Senior
Andrea joined Turas Accountants in 2018, is AAT qualified and currently working towards her ACCA qualification. She is responsible for administering client’s payroll and handling associated enquiries. Andrea also maintains clients’ business financial records using Xero, ensuring that the information within these records is accurate and complete. Andrea enjoys exploring the great outdoors with the hooligans (the four-legged furry variety) and is also partial to a nice gin and tonic.
Jamie Thatcher
Accounts - Semi Senior
Jamie is our resident Xero Hero, using his expertise to help all our clients get the best out of the platform for their companies. Jamie is studying for his ATT qualifications, before moving on to his CTA. Jamie enjoys watching football, playing golf and travelling around the world!
Vicki Evans
Accounts Assistant
Having just completed her AAT Level 4, Vicki helps Andrea with the payroll and helps the team completing VAT returns and prepping accounts. Vicki has just bought her first home, so is knee deep in DIY, however she regularly hits the netball court to let off some steam.
Joyce Renhard
Accounts Assistant
Joyce joined Turas Accountants in 2013 and is one of our bookkeepers. Her primary responsibility is the maintenance of business financial records using Xero, ensuring that the information within these records is accurate and complete. Joyce has two wonderful children and a little dog called Banksy that pops up as our social media star every so often!
Kelly Hughes
Office Administrator
Kelly is one of the friendly voices you hear whenever you call us. Along with handling incoming and outgoing calls, she’s also a whizz at office admin, making sure everything runs like clock work. Kelly joined the team in October 2019.