The Partners

John Wingfield M.A. (Cantab), F.C.A.
John is the senior partner at our Sheffield office, UHY Wingfield Slater.

He heads the Corporate Services Team, working closely with businesses to provide commercial advice and develop business strategies. He specialises in raising business finance, business planning, government assistance to industry, and helping businesses achieve their full potential.

After graduating from Emmanuel College, Cambridge, John trained at a national firm before joining Wingfield Slater in 1976. As a Sheffield native it is appropriate that many of his clients are in the engineering sector, although he benefits from many years’ experience of a wide range of businesses.

Derek Hemmingfield B.Com., F.C.A
Derek heads the Business Services team at our Sheffield firm, UHY Wingfield Slater. He qualified from Liverpool University with a B.Com (Hons.) in 1967 and as a Chartered Accountant in 1971.

In 1995, Derek was instrumental in the merger with Wingfield Slater of what was originally his father’s practice, Norman Hemmingfield & Co. and he retains a strong rapport with both his personal and his corporate clients.

Derek provides business solutions to owner managers in various industry sectors, including traditional manufacturing and long-established local companies as well as new technology businesses. He has been involved with local community, youth and church projects and has a varied portfolio of Social Enterprise organizations, providing grant audit and business support to management.

Derek still finds time for his family and enjoys playing tennis and walking in the Peak District.

Roland Givans B.A., F.C.A
Roland came to Sheffield University in 1976 and after graduating, trained at a national firm before joining UHY Wingfield Slater in 1983 and became a partner in 1988.

Roland has developed general practice experience in dealing with owner managed companies and professional clients. He provides business and accounting advice with an emphasis on practical advice for growing and mature businesses.

He also specialises in the charity sector having a wide experience in all financial aspects of charities both large and small. Roland is also responsible for the firm’s IT systems.

Peter Newsam F.C.A., C.T.A., A.T.T.
Peter heads the Tax Services team at our Sheffield firm, UHY Wingfield Slater which he joined in 1988. He has extensive tax and business knowledge and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation as well as being a Chartered Accountant.

As tax partner, Peter specialises in the taxation of owner managed businesses and professional partnerships. He has considerable experience in dealing with H.M. Revenue and Customs Enquiries. His workload is not solely tax and he has a number of audit clients in the construction industry and a range of other clients from solicitors to shopkeepers.

Peter is a past Chairman of the Sheffield and District Branch of the Chartered Institute of Taxation and has been a member of Council for the Association of Taxation Technicians since 1996.

The Corporate Team
Manager, Claire Thomas, a qualified Chartered Accountant, can call upon a wide range of expertise to ensure that the people working on your accounts understand your business. The team includes:

David Hill A.C.C.A.
Paul Haresign M.A.A.T.
Philip Croft M.A.A.T
Chris Hurst B.A., A.C.C.A.
* Helen O'Brien B.A, M.A.A.T
* Daniel Eyles B.Sc.
Lynda Billard A.C.A.
Gary Mizler B.Sc.
Luke Sanderson B.A.

* Helen and Daniel are both studying for their A.C.A qualification.

The Business Support Services Team
The team provides support to unincorporated businesses and includes:

David Slack B.Sc., P.G.C.E., M.A.A.T., A.C.C.A
Russell Spurr
John Delamore
Alison Turner
Joy Tan

The Tax Team
The team provides direct advice to clients, covering all compliance work and payroll services. Included in the team are:

Evelyn Windle B.A., A.T.T.
Jennifer Yeardley
Claire Topham
Kerry Haresign A.T.T
Andrew Robson

The Administration Team
The administration, reception and secretarial support team complements the work of the other teams. Included in the team are:

Denise Hartley
Pat Young
Gillian Mills
Carole Firkins
Joyce Crowther
Debbie Naylor

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