Partners & key staff

Partners

Mike Holdstock is a founding partner of Holdstock Nicholls Train & Co in 1987 and has been involved in accountancy for over 40 years. He specialises in corporate, strategic, business and estate planning and compliance matters within the practice. Paul Train, also founding partner, commenced in the profession in 1973. Paul specialises in business and financial planning, both private and corporate and practice finance.

Both partners share the same ethos – a dedication to pro-active approach in all service areas of the practice and a continuing investment in information technology.

The partners are members and past Presidents of their respective Rotary Clubs (Hull Paragon and Hornsea and East Riding), organisations dedicated to ideals of service, not only in the local community but national and worldwide. Mike and Paul are keen supporters and sponsors of Hull City AFC.

Accounts & Auditing Department

Paul Shearsmith is one of our longest serving employees starting with the practice as a junior and is now Accounts/Auditing Manager. His comprehensive range of specialist skills in accounts and his knowledge of all clients have contributed substantially to the firm’s progress in this area. His colleague, Mike Gill, has achieved full membership of the ACCA and is now Accounts/Auditing Manager. His substantial knowledge and technical skill provide valuable support to the accounts production. 

Tax Department

Sandra Padley has worked for the practice for over 14 years as Tax Manager, previously employed by the Inland Revenue for 18 years. Her extensive knowledge in all taxation matters, and background in revenue procedures, provides the firm with valuable planning expertise. Sandra works closely with Debbie O’Neill who joined Holdstock Nicholls Train & Co as Taxation Assistant. She has gained considerable experience in all taxation matters and supervises CIS, tax credits and forms P11D.

Bookkeeping and Payroll Bureau

Pam Jones oversees clients’ payroll for the partnership and we can provide advice on related employment matters.  Shirley Palmer is an experienced bookkeeper and works as a team of two within the bureau collating client’s information for Sageline 50 processing and preparation of VAT returns and management accounts. Her colleague, Anita Twitchell, commenced in May 2008 and has many years of experience processing records, preparing management accounts and reports, both manually and through Sageline 50, including VAT returns.

Administration Department

Pam Jones joined our team in 1987 and is now Office Manager.  Her keen attention to detail and enthusiasm in her role has proved to be a valuable asset in the practice. Our Administrator is Jo Rimmer who has worked in both the public and private sectors. Jo’s organisational and communication skills have assisted substantially in her supervision of IT and front of house. Working alongside Jo is Janet Richmond who carries out front of house and administration duties.  Denise Baker works within the Tax Department and looks after the practices own data processing.