Dawn Fox
Dawn has recently joined the team at Barretts having had over 35 years working for Farm Accounts Limited. During that time she helped a variety of farm based clients with their accounts preparation, a role which she will continue at Barretts.
Dawn focuses on working with sole trader and partnerships across Devon and Cornwall, from small hobby farms to large estates. As part of her role she will continue to provide bookkeeping and accounting services to Barretts’ clients. In addition, she will be conducting annual reviews to identify ways in which clients can maximise their businesses, working alongside Ian and Marianne to provide specialist tax advice when needed.
In the past Dawn was a Chair of Governors for a local primary school, sitting on the HR and Finance committees.
Outside of work Dawn likes spending time with her family and friends, and particularly enjoys going to the theatre or concerts and having weekends away. She also likes walking and taking the family dog, Willow, with them wherever possible and will soon be welcoming her first grandchild.
Direct Dial: 01626 882875
Joe Haward
Joe is one of our industrial pastors and is available to provide pastoral care, support and above all else a ‘listening ear’ for clients and staff.
Born and brought up in Essex, Joe is an 8th generation oyster fisherman. His journey to becoming an ordained minister started in 2005 and he was ordained in 2010. He moved from Essex to Newton Abbot shortly afterwards to start a new Baptist church and since then has focused on getting to know the local people and how he can best serve them.
The services he provides are assisting with emotional problems brought on by bereavement, relationships, business concerns or ill health. All contacts with Joe are confidential and meetings with clients can be arranged at a mutually convenient time and place.
In his work with Barretts he is happy to provide support to our staff, clients and business associates and is keen to develop this service to suit individual’s needs. One such development has been to introduce meditation groups which have proved to be very popular in helping people to de-stress and unwind.
Joe can be contacted through the Barretts’ main office phone number (01626 882890) or on his personal contacts below. Joe’s services are free to anyone who needs them.
Mobile: 07969 243110
Michael Barrett Rogers
Michael was born in Cornwall where he joined the government’s Valuation Office in 1967. For many years he was a surveyor and manager with experience particularly in Rating Valuation.
Since ceasing full time paid work he has been doing HR administration and property management related work at Barretts.
His interests include: being a Police Chaplain, he is a Methodist Local Preacher, is part of the local Anglican benefice choir and gardening.
Direct Dial: 01626 882890
Penny Broad
Penny joined Barretts in November 2018 to provide bookkeeping, accounts preparation and VAT return services for our clients. Prior to working for Barretts, Penny was employed by Farm Accounts Limited for over 9 years where she worked closely with local farmers and businesses.
This experience has been invaluable and now sees Penny working with a range of Barretts’ farming clients as well as local businesses across a wide range of sectors.
Penny is AAT qualified and works part time. Her responsibilities lie with helping sole traders, partnerships and some small companies to keep their books and accounts up to date and to help process VAT returns where applicable.
When she’s not working for Barretts, Penny is devoted to looking after her young family which takes up much of her time.
Direct Dial: 01626 882870
Peter Dymond
Peter has joined the practice as our Senior Accounts Manager. With over 40 years’ experience of working with farming and rural businesses, mostly during his time as a Director of Farm Accounts Limited, he has extensive knowledge of this sector. This knowledge will be used widely at Barretts, where he is helping the practice to grow its farming client base. Peter’s speciality is helping farmers and rural entrepreneurs to run their businesses. This includes helping them to run as tax efficiently as possible, obtaining funding for projects or complying with all the necessary accounting and Company House financial reports.
When he’s not helping farmers, Peter is a massive Formula 1 fan. He and his wife also enjoy letterboxing on Dartmoor and travel throughout the UK seeing shows and concerts. His entertainment interests vary from pop to rock and murder mysteries to comedies.
Direct Dial: 01626 882891
Sarah Ingram
Having initially joined Barretts in 2016 as the Reception Manager, Sarah has now transferred across to be a full time Accounts Assistant. Her new role sees her supporting the Client Managers and helping to prepare accounts for some of our sole trader and company clients.
Prior to joining Barretts, Sarah worked for the Citizens Advice Bureau for 6 years and before that she worked for a local building company.
Outside of work Sarah likes cooking and baking, but to counteract this hobby she also likes going to fitness classes and canoeing. Sarah also does the admin for her husband’s business, so the mix of admin and accounting skills she has honed at Barretts is benefiting her husband’s business as well!
Direct dial: 01626 882879
Sophie Lansdale
Sophie grew up in the South Hams attending Kingsbridge School. She started her employment in the legal sector specialising in accounts and taking a formal qualification in solicitor’s accounts with the Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX). Sophie worked at her previous firm for 16 years and completed a level 3 foundation certificate with the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and a level 6 diploma in probate practice with ILEX.
Sophie joined Barretts in 2016 to assist with the administration of deceased estates, since joining she has studied with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) and has passed the Foundation Certificate and Advanced Diploma both with distinction.
Outside of work Sophie enjoys family life with her two boys and encourages them to take part in outdoor activities as much as possible. She enjoys running and long walks in order to enjoy our beautiful Devon scenery.
Direct dial: 01626 882890
Sophie Minty LLB
Whilst studying for her Law degree at Swansea University, Sophie carried out work experience with a local firm of accountants. This experience led her to realise that it was accountancy rather than law which she wanted to pursue as a career.
Having graduated with her Law degree, Sophie joined Barretts as a Trainee Accounts Assistant. She has successfully completed the Association of Accounting Technician (AAT) Level 2 exams with the impressive grade of ‘Distinction’ and as part of her studies scored an equally impressive 100% on the ‘Using Accounting Software’ exam paper. Sophie is now studying for the AAT Level 3 exams, which she is doing via distance learning.
Sophie was born and bred in Torquay and when she’s not working or studying, she enjoys cooking with her family, going to the cinema and trying out local restaurants.
Direct dial: 01626 882874
Tricia Barrett
Tricia supports Barretts on a part time basis and also works with Joe in providing pastoral support as and when needed.
She was ordained in April 2017 and is Associate Minister at Preston Baptist Church, Paignton. Tricia is happy to lend her time and support to anyone who wants to chat about their problems.
Tricia can be contacted through Barretts’ main office number.
Contact no: 01626 882890
Vicky Teed
As the Administration Manager, Vicky may well be the first person you speak to when you visit or call our office. Having joined us in August, Vicky provides admin support across the office to help keep everything running smoothly. Specifically she gets involved with sending client letters and reminders, as well as checking in and returning all our client records.
Previous to working for Barretts, Vicky worked for a local insolvency practitioners as a cashier and before that worked in a similar admin role for Farm Accounts.
Her hobbies include watching motorsports, particularly touring cars, as well as walking, reading and spending time with her family.
Direct dial: 01626 882890