Accounts Managers

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  Stuart Milne

  With almost 25 years service in the Inverurie office, Stuart has built a reputation as a respected accounts manager. Previously an accountant with a legal firm before moving to what was then Cassie & Co in 1991, he has extensive experience of professional services. Partnerships fall under his remit with James Milne in addition to sole traders and a wide client base in the farming community.

  Stuart is a familiar figure in sport through his links with Huntly Football Club, having been involved since the early 1980s. A former committee member and office bearer, he is now involved in the management of the social club.

  Contact Stuart Milne
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  Heather Gerrie

  Based in the Inverurie office, Heather is one of the experienced team of five managers at the firm. She joined what was then Cassie & Co in 2003, prior to its acquisition by James Milne, and has responsibility for a wide range of clients, predominantly limited companies, across a variety of sectors.

  Heather is a fellow of the ACCA, having demonstrated her long-term commitment to professionalism and ethics as well as knowledge and ongoing development. Outside of work Heather makes the most of the scenic surroundings of the Garioch as a keen walker and is also an avid reader.

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  Lauren Thompson

  Lauren’s career story highlights the opportunities for talented and committed professionals to progress at James Milne. Having initially sampled life at the firm as a summer placement student whilst studying accountancy at the University of Aberdeen, Lauren went on to join the team permanently and qualified as a Chartered Accountant.

  Since being recruited in 2006 she has risen to become a manager on our accounts department, based in the Aberdeen office and with a focus on limited companies. Lauren, a keen rugby and shinty fan, also puts her experience to good use by taking the firm’s trainees under her wing as they embark on their own journey in the profession.

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Tax Managers

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  Hazel Bremner

  With more than two decades of service, Hazel is a personal tax specialist based in the Inverurie office. As the first point of contact for individuals with wide ranging requirements, her expertise, knowledge and reassuring manner ensure clients old and new receive first class service.

  Like fellow managers Stuart Milne and Beryl Heath, Hazel is a member of the Association of Taxation Technicians – the leading body for those providing UK tax compliance services. Fresh from a once in a lifetime world trip, Hazel’s roots are in the Garioch and she has a loyal base of Aberdeenshire clients

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  Beryl Heath

  With over 25 years experience in the sector, Beryl is an authority on taxation and has a particular focus on personal tax clients. Having launched her career with the Inland Revenue and served with the industry’s ‘big four’, she has seen at first hand the changes in the profession – including the introduction of self-assessment.

  Having joined James Milne in 2002, Beryl is based in Aberdeen and when not guiding clients through the complexities of tax matters, she enjoys nothing more than dispelling myths about accountancy by indulging in her passion for Ceroc dancing – a colourful fusion of jive, salsa, ballroom and other styles.

  Contact Beryl Heath