Meet our Small but Friendly Team.
We are a small team of professionals with a wide range of skills and experience. We look forward to working with you.
Robert Layton
Founding Partner
BA Economics and Politics, Cardiff Universtiy with hons. Full Chartered Accountant
Rob launched Laytons in 1994 as Layton & Co. For 28 years he has spearheaded the company’s growth and direction.
Brew Making Skills – 2/10
Brew Frequency – 2/10
James Layton
Partner
BA Accounting and Finance with hons, Sheffield Hallam University
James is the office manager, and deals with the day-to-day running of the company.
Brew Making Skills – 8/10
Brew Frequency – 2/10
Christine Jones
Business Services Manager
Christine has been at Laytons for over 15 years. She is responsible for our Company Secretarial Jobs and all things admin.
Brew Making Skills – 10/10
Brew Frequency – 10/10
Jade Mellor
Accountant
BA with Hons Accounting and finance, Newcastle University. ACA Chartered Accountant
Jade is a fully qualified Chartered Accountant, she’s been with the company since 2020, in fact she joined us a few weeks before Covid hit. She’s still not quite got the memo that we all returned to office.
Brew Making Skills – Unknown
Brew Frequency -1/10
Diane Campbell
VAT Manager
Level 3 AAT Certified, BSC, Hons
Dianne deals with all things VAT and is training to become a fully qualified accountant.
Brew Making Skills 9/10
Brew Frequency 9/10
Victoria Waring
Senior Accountant
Vic is a fully qualified Chartered Accountant who joined Laytons in 2022 after several years at BK accounting. She completed her ACCA qualification in 2013.
Brew Making Skills 7/10
Brew Frequency 2/10
Helen Boulton
Payroll Manager
BSC, with Hons
Helen has been with the company since 2016, she runs the payroll department and has several years experience in running her own business.
Brew making skills 9/10
Brew Frequency 9/10
Chrissy Shaw
Receptionist / PA
BA, with Hons
Chrissy is the voice and face of the company and the first point of contact for all clients, new or old. She is integral to the organisation and cohesion of Rob’s diary, and greets all clients with her signature warm smile.
Brew making skills 10/10
Brew frequency 10/10
Ally Layton
Personal Tax Manager
BA with Hons. MA.
Ally joined in 2022 and is currently completing his AAT. He deals with all things Personal Tax.
Brew Making Skills 2/10
Brew Frequency N/A
Pippa Peach
Accountant
ACMA Qualified Accountant
Pippa Joined Laytons in the Summer of 2023 and is a fully qualified management accountant.
Brew making skills 8/10
Brew frequency 8/10
Helen Homer
VAT Assistant
Helen joined Laytons in January 2025 and will assist Dianne in all things VAT.
Brew making skills 9/10
Brew Frequency 7/10
Want to work with us?
We’re always on the look out for qualified and talented individuals.. feel free to send us your CV below.