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    Wendy Hughes, Manager

    Wendy manages the Client Accounts team at Boston and is also personally responsible for a key client relationship within the manufacturing industry. Wendy provides the Accounts team with support and ensures consistently high quality client service.

    Prior to joining Boston in 2007, Wendy had five years of experience in accounts roles within the financial services sector on the Isle of Man. This experience, alongside the qualifications she has gained, gives her a sound understanding of the accounts industry.

    Wendy achieved the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants qualifications in early 2009. Prior to commencing her ACCA qualification, she had achieved Certified Accounting Technician status.

    Wendy likes to keep healthy, regularly attending the gym and going out running and walking on the Isle of Man with her husband.

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    Mike Rust, Assistant Manager

    Mike is a key member of the client accounting team who prepares and reviews financial statements for a broad range of clients.

    Mike trained at Ernst & Young Zimbabwe, and studied for a BCompt (Hons) at the University of South Africa. Upon moving to the Isle of Man he joined Boston as a Senior Client Accountant, before being promoted to his current role. Mike has extensive experience in accountancy and audit; particularly in the area of International Financial Reporting Standards.

    Mike is a qualified member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. A combination of this qualification and his practical understanding means that he can handle a wide variety of technical accountancy matters and provide an exceptional support service to both clients and accounts staff.

    Mike is an active member of the Boston Group social committee and regularly participates in staff events, including the corporate hockey team. He is also a real lover of animals, and takes part in dog shows with his Scottish Terriers.

     

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    Doug Kelly, Senior Client Accountant

    Doug joined Boston in September 2011 as a Senior Client Accountant and is responsible for the completion of financial statements for both onshore and offshore trusts and companies.

    Prior to joining Boston, Doug worked for a leading corporate service and trust provider. He has over twelve years’ experience working within the CSP industry and holds a professional accountancy qualification from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Doug has already worked in roles which involve accounting, auditing and taxation of local and offshore entities. Doug is well organised and is committed to ensuring clients receive their accounts as timely and efficiently as possible.

    In his spare time Doug enjoys playing and watching football, walking his dog and spending time with his wife and two young sons.

     

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    Jodie McFarlane, Client Accountant

    As a Client Accountant, Jodie provides day-to-day accounting services for a portfolio of bespoke private and corporate clients.

    Jodie studied accounting and finance throughout her school years and at Northumbria University until 2008 and isnow studying towards the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants qualification. Jodie has worked her way up to her current role from Trainee level, and has experience in both industry and private sector accounting.

    Jodie is passionate about completing her accountancy work to a high level and providing an excellent service to both clients and other members of staff at Boston.

    Jodie has recently become a mother, and enjoys spending time with her daughter and family.

     

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    Nick Scarffe, Client Accountant

    Working within the Private Clients Accounts team, Nick assists in producing financial statements, completing VAT returns and processing payroll among other day to day accounting services.

    Nick holds a BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences, and joined Boston shortly after his graduation in 2009 as a Trainee client accountant. He has subsequently been promoted to his position as client accountant.

    Nick is studying towards his Association of Chartered Certified Accountants qualifications in order to expand his skills and uphold his commitment to providing a high level of service to all clients.

    Outside of work Nick enjoys sport, in particular cycling, and participates in the Manx End2End Challenge. He has also taken part in other sporting events, such as the corporate hockey league.

     

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    Sam Egan, Client Accountant

    Working in our dedicated Accounts team, Sam’s role includes the maintenance of client ledgers, preparation of VAT and Tax returns, and the production of management accounting reports and statutory financial statements.

    In his previous role at a small accounts firm, Sam was involved in all aspects of different entities which were as varied as AIM companies, smaller organisations, and High Net Worth individuals.

    Sam is an Association of Chartered Certified Accountants student and, coupled with his previous hands-on experience in all aspects of company management, this has allowed Sam to become an integral part of the Accounts team.

    Sam is married and has an active lifestyle which includes running, mountain biking and weight training as often as possible. He also horse rides, rides his motorbike and is a passionate rugby supporter, as well a qualified rugby coach.

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    Sophie Bollen, Trainee Client Accountant

    Sophie joined Boston in August 2010 as a Trainee Company and Trust Administrator. After six months she moved to Accounts, where she provides book-keeping and accounting support by assisting Client Accountants on a portfolio of bespoke Private and Corporate clients.

    Sophie graduated in 2010 with a 2:1 BA (Hons) in Business Studies from Manchester Metropolitan University, where she studied various aspects of business theory, including accountancy, corporate finance and project management. As a dedicated member of the Accounts Team, Sophie is highly passionate about her work and is currently studying towards completing her Association of Chartered Certified Accountants qualification.

    Sophie is an active member of the Boston Social Committee and is also a member of the Boston Hockey Team, playing in a corporate league against other business on the Island.

     

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To find out more about Boston call us on +44 (0) 1624 692930 or email us at enquiries@boston.co.im

Boston Limited is licensed under the Financial Services Act 2008 by the Isle of Man Financial Supervision Commission to provide Corporate and Trust Services