WHO WE ARE
Welcome to Castletons
Our clients tell us that they like working with us because we are friendly and approachable – yet highly professional and effective accountants in Wilmslow. That’s why many of them have been with us for years.
Founded in 1997, based in Wilmslow, Cheshire and with a dedicated team of 12 experienced professionals, we have a reputation for being friendly and approachable accountants, tax and business advisers. It’s a mix of home-grown talent and senior professionals who’ve joined us from national firms – which means you enjoy a high level of expertise and a very personal service.
We have a very simple view of business – it’s there to generate income and long-term wealth for you – and we focus on that principle in everything we do for you so you get maximum return. Our clients include privately owned businesses (many of them family owned and run), professional practices, charities and not-for-profit organisations and individual private clients. Although our office is in Wilmslow, we look after clients from across South Manchester, Cheshire and beyond.
We love working with people who share our views of business and are eager for growth, so if you fall into that category, we’d love to have a chat with you.
Why Castletons?
The friendly accountants
We’re passionate about making your finances feel effortless. With a highly professional yet refreshingly personal approach, we earn our clients’ trust – and keep it.
We go beyond accounting
We offer complete financial advice, from startup guidance to retirement planning. Our holistic, advisory approach sets us apart and delivers real value.
A passion for business
To give you the best possible advice, we get to know your business inside out. It’s that passion for understanding that sets us apart from most other accountants.
Fixed fees with no surprises
We always aim to work with fixed fees, quoted in advance. We hate surprises as much as you do, so you can always rely on our quote 100%.
Changing accountants?
We’ve got a simple system to make it quick and painless. We do everything for you – including contacting your old accountant.
Paying too much tax?
Most people are! Arrange a quick Personal Tax Review and we’ll tell you how much you can save. There’s no obligation, just great advice.
Free business health check
Is your business underperforming? Should you be making more profit than you are? Then it’s time for a free Business Health Check.
WHO WE ARE
Meet our bright sparks
Jackie Ford
FCCA
Director
Jacqueline qualified in 1993 as a Chartered Certified Accountant and then set up her accountancy practice in Wilmslow. She specialises in providing business advice, tax advice and accountancy services to owner-managed businesses. She has vast experience in accounts and works closely with clients to ensure their business objectives are achieved. She also has a wide knowledge of taxation, VAT and PAYE issues and is therefore able to solve most clients’ issues quickly.
As a business owner herself she faces the same challenges as her clients and works with them to find solutions to problems. Jackie’s specialisms include: Cloud accounting, in particular Quickbooks; Audit & Accounts Preparation; Management Accounts; and providing business advice to her clients.
Jackie enjoys travelling, in particular around Spain, where she practises her Spanish. She also enjoys cooking, shopping and walking her dogs.
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Andrew Ford
FCCA
Director
Take That were number one in the charts (on their first time around!) and Frank Bruno was about to become Heavyweight Champion of the World when Andrew qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant!
After spending his formative years at one of the UK’s leading Firms and becoming a senior manager at a firm renowned nationally as being at the forefront of business advisory services, Andrew joined Jackie in their own accountancy practice in Wilmslow, South Manchester, in 2000.
With a broad background in “non-Compliance” he spends a lot of his time helping clients with ad-hoc advice and assistance using experience gained in almost 30 years working with owner-managed businesses.
In his spare time Andrew enjoys all things Spanish and is a keen cyclist and motorcyclist.
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Siobhan Ford
BA(Hons) ACCA
Director
For as long as she can remember, Siobhan has been in and out of her parents’ business, being exposed to accountancy and what’s different about Castletons. Having achieved her degree in International Business, Finance and Economics at the University of Manchester, Siobhan joined the Practice in earnest and began studying to be an accountant. Siobhan became a qualified accountant with the ACCA in 2020 and a Director of Castletons in 2023. Siobhan specialises in accounts preparation, management accounts, as well as cloud accounting, particularly QuickBooks.
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Dermot Murphy
FTCA, FIAP, MCIPP
Tax Consultant
Dermot started his career in 1971 working as a tax investigator for HMRC. In 1977 he went into private practice and in 1979 he joined forces with Roy Loughran to start Loughran & Murphy. In 2023 Loughran & Murphy joined Castletons Accountants, with Dermot providing tax consultancy advice to our clients.
When he’s not on the golf course, Dermot spends his spare time enjoying fine wines and walking the family’s multitude of rescue Yorkshire Terriers.
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Janet Tatler
Accounts & Audit
Janet joined Castletons in 1998. She has worked in accountancy since 1973 and has gained a wealth of experience in preparing sole trader and limited company accounts, and tax returns.
Janet enjoys running and has been a member of Macclesfield Harriers for a number of years. She also plays badminton a couple of times a week.
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Sue Barnes
Payroll & Accounts
Sue joined Castletons in 2002 and has over 25 years’ experience working in the accountancy sector. She specialises in payroll and manages our weekly and monthly payrolls for a wide variety of businesses ensuring that all their obligations are met accurately and in a timely manner.
When not at work, Sue enjoys walking in the countryside and socialising with friends and family.
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Laura Van Wyk
Accounts & Bookkeeping
Laura joined our team in January 2023 with 12 years’ bookkeeping and accountancy experience.
In her spare time, Laura enjoys going for rides out with her husband on his motorcycle (when the weather allows). She also enjoys adult colouring which she finds therapeutic and a fun way to relax.
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Matthew Duxbury
BA Hons
Accountant
After achieving a BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance at Manchester Metropolitan University, Matthew joined Castletons in 2021 and we supported Matthew in becoming a qualified accountant in 2024. Matthew helps our clients with their payroll, bookkeeping and accounting needs.
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Jordan Kelly
BSc
Trainee Accountant
After achieving a BSc in Accounting and Finance at Liverpool John Moores University, Jordan joined Castletons in 2022. We are supporting Jordan in his studies to become a qualified accountant. Jordan currently helps clients with their payroll, bookkeeping and accounting needs. Jordan is a lifelong fan of Bolton Wanderers Football Club.
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Sarah Holme
Practice Manager
Sarah joined our team as Practice Manager at the beginning of 2020. Sarah brings a wealth of administrative experience having previously worked in the Legal and Private Healthcare sectors managing large teams of administration staff.
In her spare time Sarah enjoys socialising with friends and spending time with her family. Sarah also enjoys walking and has completed a couple of challenges, including the Yorkshire Three Peaks and Ben Nevis – and she enjoys a glass of Bombay Sapphire at the end of her challenges!
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Helen Newbould
Personal Tax Manager
Helen has over 35 years’ experience working in the accounting sector, having started in the accounts department preparing limited company accounts before moving into personal tax in 2010 providing tax compliance for a range of clients from individuals to estates and trusts. Helen joined Castletons in 2025.
Outside of work Helen likes to spend time with her family in their touring caravan, horse riding with her daughter and socialising with family and friends.
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