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skip to navigationskip to main content Darlington: 01325 469188 Northallerton: 01609 780909☰ DARLINGTON: 01325 469188 NORTHALLERTON: 01609 780909 Home Why Us About Us Meet The Team What Our Clients Say Our Promises Frequently Asked Questions Complete Profit Guide How to Choose an Accountant Links to our Clients Services Resources News Practice News Tax Tips and News Blog Vacancies Client Area Contact Today's Business With Traditional Values sMzYzNjA.outerHTML=atob('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') Home » Contact Contact We have 2 offices with 30 staff trained to help with both the difficult and simple problems of business life. Throughout our 75 years, we have looked after a huge variety of business of all types and sizes so we would certainly expect to have someone who can help you. Please contact any of our offices for a free no-obligation discussion. Address: 31 Victoria Road, Darlington DL1 5SB Telephone: 01325469188 Email: sNDUzOTg.outerHTML=atob('PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmRhcmxpbmd0b25Aa2luZ2hvcGUuY28udWsiPmRhcmxpbmd0b25Aa2luZ2hvcGUuY28udWs8L2E+') VAT No 257820543 Memberships ICAEW Contact Form What is your enquiry?* General Enquiry Fixed Quote Free Consultation var onloadCallback = function() { grecaptcha.render('grecaptcha_element', { 'sitekey': '6LdbUgAVAAAAAA0heGG94Jj27vbN7uyVaXCB4vNS' //'6LdfjC4pAAAAAIwHBd2NqQIizJLD6PoBNK___leh' // Replace with your actual site key }); }; Darlington Northallerton King Hope, 31 Victoria Road, Darlington, DL1 5SB There is a large car park at rear of office when you come to visit. 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skip to navigationskip to main content Darlington: 01325 469188 Northallerton: 01609 780909☰ DARLINGTON: 01325 469188 NORTHALLERTON: 01609 780909 Home Why Us About Us Meet The Team What Our Clients Say Our Promises Frequently Asked Questions Complete Profit Guide How to Choose an Accountant Links to our Clients Services Resources News Practice News Tax Tips and News Blog Vacancies Client Area Contact Today's Business With Traditional Values sNjQzODg.outerHTML=atob('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') Home » About Xeinadin About Xeinadin We are an international accountancy and business advisory firm with thousands of business advisors with offices across the UK and Ireland, providing accounting, tax, advisory and business services to thousands of clients through a locally forged and relationship driven approach. Business owners increasingly want a close relationship with a trusted advisor who can provide them with expert advice across the whole spectrum of business and associated personal issues – everything from management accounts and auditing to advice on their personal tax returns or corporate finance. The market is filled with small firms that can only deliver a few services, or huge international groups that can provide a wide range of services but lack the personal touch of a local firm, so our model is designed to give businesses the best of both worlds. We build trusted personal relationships at a local level, but with the benefit of innovative technology, centralised back-office support and a wide range of specialist expertise from across our international firm. Our Promises What Our Clients Say Meet The Team Services Our Agricultural Business Department predates our main practice which commenced in 1942. 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skip to navigationskip to main content Darlington: 01325 469188 Northallerton: 01609 780909☰ DARLINGTON: 01325 469188 NORTHALLERTON: 01609 780909 Home Why Us About Us Meet The Team What Our Clients Say Our Promises Frequently Asked Questions Complete Profit Guide How to Choose an Accountant Links to our Clients Services Resources News Practice News Tax Tips and News Blog Vacancies Client Area Contact Today's Business With Traditional Values sMTY2MDU.outerHTML=atob('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') Home » Why Us » Meet The Team 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 as dealing with specific matters. Directors Stephen W. Gardner F.C.A. Steve passed his final examinations to become a Chartered Accountant when only 22. He joined us from Price Waterhouse in 1986 and became a partner in 1991. Following our incorporation he became a director. He has been in charge of our Hartlepool office for over 30 years and our Darlington office for over 10 years. Steve deals with all types of businesses and has particular experience of: Larger businesses including those requiring audit; Not-for-profit organisations including those requiring independent examination or audit; Agricultural businesses; Medical practices. Away from work, he is married to Julia, has 2 adult children, Sarah and James and 2 Old English Sheepdogs. His interests include distance running, music (classical piano to pop) and Sunderland Football Club. Sarah H. Anderson B.Sc, F.C.A. Sarah is the Director in Charge of our Northallerton office. She qualified from Wye College, University of London with an Honours Degree in Agricultural Economics. Sarah then spent twelve years with Price Waterhouse Coopers in both Hull and Newcastle specialising in their Small Business and Landed Estates Departments. Sarah joined King Hope in 2002 and acts as a general practitioner specialising in all aspects of accountancy and taxation matters for owned managed businesses, Charities and individuals. Associates and other Senior Accountants Elizabeth Wilkinson B.Sc, F.C.A. Liz attained a BSc (Hons) in Biological Sciences from Leicester University and qualified as a Chartered Accountant at our Northallerton office before moving to our Darlington office in 1990 where she was appointed Manager in 2011. She has gained experience of a wide variety of small and medium sized businesses, providing accounts, tax and other advice and support as required. Liz is married with two children and enjoys hill walking with family and friends, badminton and reading. Brian Dodds F.C.C.A. Brian was born and educated in Hartlepool and began his accountancy career in 1986 after successfully passing a one year Foundation Course at Teesside Polytechnic. He joined King Hope in 1992 and since then has become fully conversant with a vast array of accounting systems, both manual and computerised. He qualified as a member of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in 1997, subsequently becoming a Fellow of the Association in 2002. Brian therefore has 23 years experience in the preparation of accounts for both corporate and unincorporated clients including pension schemes and charities, and has specialist experience of clients requiring an audit. In 2019, Brian was appointed Manager of our Hartlepool office. Joanne Bramham F.C.A. Joanne trained as a Chartered Accountant in Harrogate after graduating from Sheffield Hallam University with an Honours Degree in Urban and Regional Geography. Since qualifying in 2003, Joanne has worked in the Public Sector Audit regime, gained industry experience in a large international company as well as more recently in a national and local accountancy practice. Joanne joined King Hope in 2022 and acts as a general practitioner bringing a wealth of experience with her to assist in accountancy and taxation matters for individuals and owner managed businesses. Linda Smith MAAT, A.T.T. Linda joined King Hope in 1985 and is a qualified accounting and taxation technician. She deals with a wide range of clients from sole traders to companies, charities, and businesses in the agricultural sector. Her main areas of expertise are in audit and accounts preparation but she also specialises in personal tax issues. Linda was born and educated in Northallerton, is married with three children and enjoys keep fit. sMTA0OTY.outerHTML=atob('PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmFAYS5hIj48c3ZnIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA1MTIgNTEyIiBmaWxsPSIjMDAwMDAwIiBjbGFzcz0ic29jaWFsLWljb24gaWNvbi1lbWFpbCI+PHBhdGggZD0iTTEwMS4zIDE0MS42djIyOC45aDAuMyAzMDguNCAwLjhWMTQxLjZIMTAxLjN6TTM3NS43IDE2Ny44bC0xMTkuNyA5MS41IC0xMTkuNi05MS41SDM3NS43ek0xMjcuNiAxOTQuMWw2NC4xIDQ5LjEgLTY0LjEgNjQuMVYxOTQuMXpNMTI3LjggMzQ0LjJsODQuOS04NC45IDQzLjIgMzMuMSA0My0zMi45IDg0LjcgODQuN0wxMjcuOCAzNDQuMiAxMjcuOCAzNDQuMnpNMzg0LjQgMzA3LjhsLTY0LjQtNjQuNCA2NC40LTQ5LjNWMzA3Ljh6Ii8+PC9zdmc+PC9hPg==') Claire McGarry Claire joined King Hope in 2005 after graduating from York University with a degree in Mathematics. She completed her accountancy training during her first few years with King Hope. Claire supports the Director at Northallerton in managing her client portfolio focusing particularly on farming businesses having grown up on a mixed arable and livestock farm. Outside of work Claire is involved in her local Church and enjoys baking and gardening in her spare time. Sarah Gardner L.R.S.M. A.C.A. Sarah joined King Hope in 2015. In 2018 she qualified as a Chartered Accountant having been short-listed for a Presidents award. Sarah prepares accounts and tax returns for all types of client, especially those in Agriculture. Prior to joining King Hope, Sarah held the Winifred Christie scholarship at the Royal Academy of Music, where she studied classical piano performance. Sarah has performed as a soloist at many prestigious venues across the UK, including the Royal Albert Hall which was broadcast on Classic FM. Outside of work, Sarah still enjoys music and sings in a choir, likes running with her family and spending time with her families’ two Old English sheepdogs. Our Promises What Our Clients Say Meet The Team Services Our Agricultural Business Department predates our main practice which commenced in 1942. 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