PAUL MONK – PARTNER has worked at Ekins & Co since 1981 where he became a partner in 2004. He has over 25 years experience in the taxation of small business. Paul is a member of the Association of Certified Public Accountants. Paul uses his wide experience to help businesses to develop; and advises clients in taxation, accounting and Information technology matters. Married, with two boys, Paul can often be found rooting around in the undergrowth searching for yet another misdirected golf ball!
MARTIN BUTLER - PARTNER has worked at Ekins & Co since 1986 where he became a partner in 2004. He has over 25 years experience in the taxation of small business. Martin is a member of the Association of Accounting Technicians Over the years Martin has advised businesses and individuals in a wide variety of situations. He is therefore able to draw upon a huge amount of knowledge and experience to give clients practical and effective advice. Married, with 3 children, Martin considers himself to be perfectly normal apart from being an accountant and an avid Cricket and Swindon Town supporter.
ZOE STIRK – SENIOR has worked at Ekins & Co since 1995. Zoe has experience in a broad range of business and taxation matters.
JAYNE SMITH has worked at Ekins & Co since 2009. Jayne has a wide knowledge of PAYE taxation and ensures that the companies PAYE bureau clients are kept up to date. She is also in charge of the internal administration and reception.
RENATA SELLEY has worked at Ekins & Co since 2007. Renata is currently training and studying for AAT level 4 Diploma at Swindon College.
GEMMA MUNSON has worked at Ekins & Co since 2007. Gemma is currently training and studying for AAT level 3 Diploma at Swindon College.
IN THE NEWS ~ SWINDON COLLEGE, JULY 2010: -
Local accountancy firm, Ekins & Co, have taken on two Swindon College apprentices; Renata Selley and Gemma Munson. In October 2007 Renata, aged 20, started her Level 2 Accountancy Apprenticeship and by December 2009 she had completed Level 3. Renata is now studying for the AAT Level 4 Diploma at Swindon College.
Renata said: “After school I started studying for A levels, but soon realised that they weren’t for me so when I was offered a position at Ekins & Co and the chance to train as an accountant through the apprenticeship programme I knew that it was the right choice for me. I have enjoyed being an apprentice as I have learnt ‘on the job’ and I was treated as an adult.”
Zoe Stirk, Accountant, who works alongside Renata at Ekins and Co said: “We were pleased to support Renata through the Apprenticeship programme. It’s worked out well for both of us and Renata's current course is the final step to achieving full Accounting Technician Status.
"We found that the one day a week accountancy course at the College boosted Renata’s knowledge, which really helped her understand her work for our clients.”
“I would definitely recommend the apprenticeship programme at Swindon College to any business. It’s worked out so well that this year we have taken on another apprentice and she has now completed Level 2 programme and will be starting her Level 3 in September.”