Colin was born and brought up in the Canterbury area. He attended the Simon Langton Grammar School before completing a mathematics degree at York University.

After graduation he returned to Kent and joined Burgess Hodgson in 1992 as a trainee chartered accountant. During his training he worked on a variety of the firm’s cases and received training both in-house and at specialised training centres in Kent and London.

Post qualification Colin decided that he wished to stay in public practice with Burgess Hodgson as he enjoyed the variety of the work and the opportunities to work closely with clients. He worked directly for the senior partner gaining valuable experience in all areas of accountancy, audit and taxation.

He then decided to broaden his taxation knowledge as he felt this was a key area when offering advice to all clients. He passed the Chartered Institute of Taxation exams in early 2000, shortly after being offered a position as a partner in the firm in April 2000.

Colin is a general partner with a wide range of clients based both locally and in and around the London area. He has been involved in a number of start-up businesses giving advice on accounting systems, financing, VAT, Corporation Tax, Personal Tax and many other issues.

It is becoming increasing important to produce financial information on a regular basis and therefore a large number of his clients produce monthly or quarterly management accounts. He is involved in setting up systems to ensure these accounts are accurate and can be produced effectively. Current advice can then be given on a company’s performance.

Colin lives in Chestfield with his wife Louise and sons Max and Joe. He is a keen golfer and has been a member of the Chestfield Golf Club since 1978. He currently serves on the committee as the Chairman of Finance. He is also a member of the Canterbury Businessmen’s Golf Society whose members include local businessmen, solicitors and bankers. Colin is a keen sportsman with a particular interest in football. His other interests include music and reading.