meet the team

We are a dedicated team which strives to provide success to our clients in regards to all their accountancy needs. Our team is very close-knit and ensures that a unified support is provided to you whenever you need it. With expertise covering all aspects of accountancy, taxation and business advisory services, we are well placed to take a holistic view to planning for the future as well dealing with specific matters.

STUART SWINBANK FCA

Director

Qualifications: BSc (Hons) Management and Chemical Sciences from UMIST, Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales

Experience/specialisms: I have experience of working closely with a number of owner-managed businesses including a number of doctor practices. I provide an all round service from bookkeeping and management reporting to planning and financial decision making. Prior to Sanders Swinbank I worked as a manager for 2 firms of Chartered Accountants based in Darlington and Middlesbrough.

Outside work: I am married to Jill and have three adult sons. We live on and manage the family farm in County Durham where we keep a small flock of sheep.

JEN NEWSOME FMAAT

Senior Client Manager

Qualifications: Fellow Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians

Experience/specialisms: I joined Sanders Swinbank in June 2000 and manage a portfolio of clients specialising in family & owner managed businesses covering a wide range of business sectors, and not-for-profit organisations.  I provide a range of services including accountancy, management accounts, bookkeeping, business & personal taxation and payroll.  I also provide ongoing support & advice as well as providing software support to clients managing their own bookkeeping & VAT.

Outside work: I enjoy reading & listening to music, coastal & countryside walks (avoiding cows whenever possible) and enjoy a variety of armchair sports watching.

KATIE WALTON BA FCCA

Senior Client Manager

Qualifications: BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance from the University of Teesside, Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Certified Accountants

Experience/specialisms: I manage a variety of clients and provide accounts, tax and on going advice and support to a range of businesses. I also specialise in medical accounts and have significant knowledge of the NHS pension scheme.

Outside work: I am married to Chris and live in the heart of our family farm with our son Lucas, when not being mum, I am a keen horse rider and spend most of my free time riding and competing my horses.

GEORGE SWINBANK BA ACA

Client Manager

Qualifications:  Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA), BA Joint honours University of Leeds

Experience/specialisms: With over 12 years experience in the accounts and financial service industry, I provide a range of accounts and tax services to clients. This includes ongoing compliance and tax planning work, company formation and at the other end retirement from business.

Over the next 10 years we are set to see a number of changes in tax and reporting requirements for partnerships and individuals. I will guide clients through this change by helping them utilise software such as Xero to make this transition as effortless as possible.

My specialisms are in the medical and agriculture sectors.

Outside Work: I spend as much time as possible with my son and help out on the family farm.

TRACEY BIHARI

Office Administrator/Receptionist

Experience/Specialisms: I joined Sanders Swinbank in June 2016. I am the first point of contact for the clients, either by telephone or face to face. I provide payroll services to a number of our clients and also give support to the client management team. I deal with Health and Safety matters including First Aider where I am a qualified First Aider.

Outside work: I am married to Tony and I enjoy keeping fit at the gym, socialising with friends, going on holidays abroad and I also like listening to music and watching boxed sets on the TV.

Cara Diamond

Client Manager

Qualifications: AAT level 3, training AAT level 4.

Experience: I have been working in accountancy since 2022where I have provided a range of services for clients including accounts, management accounts, VAT returns and advice.

Outside work: I spend a lot of time with my friends &family and enjoy travelling.

Jas Waddingham

Client Manager

Qualifications: Level 3 Business Administration BTEC Diploma; Level 3 AAT, studying toward Level 4

 

Experience/Specialisms: I joined Sanders Swinbank in April 2025 with two years prior experience, working with a variety of clients – from sole traders to audit size organisations. I provide a variety of services including: bookkeeping; year-end accounts preparation and business and personal taxation.

 

Outside Work: Myself and my partner live out in the sticks and enjoy taking our dog Reggie out for long walks through the countryside. I also enjoy going to the gym and spending time with family.

Michael Eastmond

Client Manager

Experience/ specialisms: Started in accounting in 2012 doing payroll, from there moved into self-assessment and annual accounts preparation where I managed a portfolio of clients. I joined Sanders Swinbank in 2024 where I provide a range of services including accounts preparation, bookkeeping, business and personal tax preparation.

 

Outside work: I enjoy venturing around the Northeast and Lake District with my girlfriend and two Rottweilers, if we aren’t doing that we are usually heading to a music gig or to a different country.

Adam Houston

Client Manager

Experience/specialisms: I have over 5 years of experience working with both sole traders and limited companies of various sizes and industries. I provide services such as tax returns, bookkeeping, VAT and annual accounts. I am also well versed in Xero and can provide support on this when needed. Previously I specialized in construction with knowledge of the CIS scheme, and since joining Sanders Swinbank in September 2024, I have also begun working with GP practices, farms and working men’s clubs.

Outside work: I spend as much time as possible with friends and family in my free time and follow Everton football club.

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