Congratulations Steph Strachan

Congratulations Steph Strachan

Congratulations to Steph Strachan who passed her final ATT (Association of Taxation Technicians) examination in October.

She achieved 90% in her final exam after completing a mixture of written papers and computer-based examinations. Steph has worked hard and should be extremely proud of her achievement.

Steph joined James Milne after obtaining a first-class honours degree in Accounting and Finance from Robert Gordon University in 2012, joining us the day after her graduation ceremony. As well as being very experienced and now fully qualified, Steph has an impressive ability to work well under pressure, which is important given her role in personal tax.

She said: “I am thrilled to have passed my examinations, it has been hard work but it has been worth it. The team at James Milne has been really supportive – the family culture at the firm, including the flexible working arrangements, has made a real difference to my studying and my everyday job as well”.

A fond farewell to Ellen

A fond farewell to Ellen

We were sad to wave farewell to Ellen Smith in November who had been with James Milne for almost ten years.

Ellen joined us straight from Robert Gordon University in 2012 as a Chartered Accountant trainee, and began training for her Chartered Accountant’s qualification. As a qualified accountant, she was promoted to Accounts Manager in 2018, providing James Milne clients with a professional and friendly service.

Over her time, Ellen has worked with a wide variety of clients from small individual retailers to large engineering companies.

Ellen is leaving practice work to take up an industry position. We wish her every happiness in her new position, and will miss her happy, smiling face and wonderful baking!