At TaxGem ™ we do things differently.
Yes, of course we prepare and submit your accounts, keep you tax compliant and as tax efficient as possible, and everything in between. But our approach and delivery is what sets us apart.
We pride ourselves on great customer relations and amazing service. On getting to know you and your business, to deliver the best results for you every time.
We absolutely recognise that the traditional view of accountants is one that instils dread and maybe even fear of death by boredom. Well, we are here to smash that stereotype. Our clients don’t dread coming to see us…. in fact we can’t keep them away, and we love it.
Meet The Team
Steph Gemson
Steph is TaxGem by name, nature and everything in between.
Qualifying at EY in 2013 and working with some big names throughout her career (including Manchester United FC), Steph brings a huge amount of experience and a great network.
Her real passions lie with implementing and supporting growth strategies for ambitious OMBs; and providing clients with more tax efficient structures for their businesses to maximise wealth retention. But….no matter what she’s working on, her energy is always consistent and infectious.
Ellie O’Farrell
Ellie is our fully qualified ACCA accountant! She will be here to help with your everyday queries, compliance and tax advice.
Ellie is passionate about delivering to you an extraordinary service and becoming a part of your team.
Ellie welcomes any questions and challenges you throw her way so make sure to keep her on her toes!
Bec Johnston
Bec runs Operations here at TaxGem Ltd.
Bec comes from a project coordination background within the utilities sector, holds a Masters Degree and uses her skills to keep the ‘behind the scenes’ elements of TaxGem Ltd running smoothly! Including client care, onboarding and keeping everyone up to speed with Anti-money laundering regs!
If you’d like to organise a call or a meeting, or if you have a general enquiry, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Bec.
Simona Aleknaite
Simona joined our team as a bookkeeper and, through hard work and dedication, has developed into her current role as Management Accountant. She is continuing her professional journey with plans to achieve full CIMA status in the future.
Passionate about accuracy and detail, Simona is committed to producing clear, reliable financial records. She takes particular pride in ensuring VAT is handled with precision, giving clients complete confidence in their reporting.
If you have any accountancy queries, Simona will be more than happy to help.
Michelle Withers
Michelle is our Payroll Manager
Michelle has a wealth of experience in all things payroll, auto enrolment and CIS. She is also a whizz at bookkeeping too!
She is extremely conscientious and strives to provide fantastic customer service so don’t hesitate to reach out to her with your payroll queries.
Michelle also holds an AAT qualification.
Michelle’s areas of expertise
- Payroll
- CIS
- Auto enrolment
- Bookkeeping
Compliance Team
Our compliance team are all fully ACCA qualified, and are always beavering away behind the scenes on accounts and tax return prep to make sure the compliance cog is always turning!