The firm has a total of 22 staff including 3 Chartered Accountants; 3 AAT qualified and 2 others studying ACCA. Training is provided internally and through external courses. The majority of the staff are based in Bodmin. There is parking available at both Bodmin and St Austell offices. Max, who lives in Bodmin, joined Bennett Jones & Co in 1990 and became a Chartered Accountant in 1997 after completing his professional training contract with the firm. He has gained substantial knowledge in all areas of small to medium sized business. He has in the past lectured for the Mid Cornwall Business Centre in Truro to people intending to start their own business which covered all aspects of bookkeeping and accountancy. Max Spence Rebecca Healey Rebecca from Wadebridge, joined the firm in February 2000 shortly before completing her training to become a Chartered Accountant in July 2000. Rebecca previously trained in another local firm and has thus, like Max Spence, benefitted from training in the region that she now works. She has a growing and diverse client base and is always happy to hear from new clients. Tim Allen was recruited to our St. Austell office in October 2000 to assist with the increasing client base there. Tim qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1993 and became a member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation in 1995. Tim has worked in the profession for over 10 years and , as one of the few Chartered Tax Advisers in Cornwall, can give specialist advice on tax matters, particularly Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax. He also handles the tax affairs of individuals and companies who work around the world in such industries as oil survey and exploration and automotive design. Dealing with hi-tech clients means that Tim is familiar with a variety of computerised accounting packages and office productivity software, as well as the efficient use of e-mail and the internet Tim Allen     © 2007 - Bennett Jones & Co.