James Dubois - Senior Partner

James has been in public practice as a Chartered Accountant for over thirty years. He is a director/chairman of several companies and advises clients on a wide range of topics, mainly centered around the creation of wealth and reduction of tax liabilities.

For recreation he plays squash (particularly doubles) and lawn tennis. He sings close harmony regularly as the bass in The Windsor Barbershop Chorus, known as the Royal Harmonics.

He recently completed his Joint Honours Degree in English Literature and American History with the Open University. He is married with two adult daughters, and lives in Epsom, Surrey.

Now he spends much of his time running a Footdown Leadership Development Group for Chief Executives who want to improve their business and personal performance.

Martin Paul - Partner

Martin became a partner at Body Dubois in 1993 having worked for James Dubois since 1986. He concentrates mainly on accounts preparation and auditing, together with advising clients on business development and management systems. He is a board member of two other companies, advising on various financial matters.

Having swam for Surrey as a schoolboy and played a decent standard of football and rugby, Martin discovered golf in his early thirties. He plays regularly during the summer months with a handicap of 12.

He lives in Carshalton Beeches with his wife, son and daughter.

Raj Amin - Partner

Raj has been with Body Dubois since 1998 and took up the role of tax partner in 1999. He has been in practice for over 20 years, during which time he qualified with a West London general practice before moving to a firm in the West End specialising in the film, television and entertainment industry.

A hectic family life, not to mention socialising, means that there is little time for other pastimes. However he is always on the lookout for activities that may help to reduce his waistline.

Raj is currently involved in the organising committee of the annual LSCA Small Practitioners Conference, a three day residential course in Cambridge, providing professional updates for 120 accountants in practice.

He lives in Kingston with his two young children and his wife (who works as a corporate tax specialist).

Nick St Aubyn - Information Technology Manager

Nick is our man of mystery. Being a wizard at dealing with computers and information technology matters makes him a little bit unusual. He has been working with us for seven years now and not only looks after all our IT needs but also handles similar problems for clients wherever they are situated.

He has several hobbies including a love of anything to do with computers and information technology.

Claire Spackman

Claire started her career in accountancy in 1987 with a three partner firm in New Malden. She has been with Body Dubois since 1995 and is an audit manager dealing with a wide variety of clients.

She recently qualified as an ACCA.

Her interests are yoga, aerobics, cinema and travelling. She has travelled quite extensively over the last few years, including trips to China, India, Thailand and Canada.

Rowena Newey

Rowena, our longest serving member, joined James Dubois 26 years ago. She worked closely with James to build the Practice and develop client relationships. This led to a career progression into the accountancy and tax areas.

She now works part-time having taken time out to have a family. She has her own portfolio of clients covering general accounting and tax requirements for sole traders, partnerships and small limited companies.

Anthea Willoughby

Anthea has been with Body Dubois since December 2000. Her career in accountancy began in 1999 after graduating with an Honours BSc in equine studies and business management, followed by six months travelling the world. She has also now qualified with the ACCA.

A love of horses and a keen horse rider means that any spare time in between studying and socialising is fully occupied.

Daniel Shields

Daniel started his career in accountancy in July 2000 in the accounts department of a pension trustee company. After deciding to pursue a career in practice he joined Body Dubois in November 2003 to study for his professional qualifications with the ACCA.

Daniel has a keen interest in football and all motor sports.

Sally Carter

Sally, who has been with the firm since 1997, primarily looks after reception and is also PA to Martin Paul, Partner.

A qualified fitness instructor, teacher at local sports clubs and a keen swimmer and runner. She is currently looking forward to the birth of her first child.

Kathy Beadle

Kathy has worked here part-time since 1999 in general office administration. Previously she worked for a Building Society and for the Planning Department in Local Government.

She has lived in Claygate all her life and loves going for long walks with her dogs and exploring the countryside. Her latest hobby is belly dancing which she finds is good exercise and can be great fun.

Clairville York

Graham Tiffin - Financial Services Director

Graham has spent over twenty years in the Financial Services Industry, primarily in roles associated with Independent Financial Advisers (IFA's). With Directors James Dubois and Leslie Sharpe, Graham established Clairville York Ltd in November 2001 as a new IFA firm. The Company advises clients on a wide range of individual and corporate financial and investment issues. Graham is qualified as an Advanced Financial Planner.

In his spare time when he is not traversing the M25 from Sevenoaks to Esher, Graham lists amongst his hobbies, learning to play the piano, expanding his music CD collection and serious DIY.

Graham is married with two grown-up children.