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Meet The Team

Expert Directors & Advisers

A highly skilled team of over 70 financial professionals committed to your success.

Sam Chown

Sam Chown

BSc (Hons) FCCA

Sam was appointed a Director in April 2015 having originally trained with the Company. His special skill sets centre around providing services to established and growing owner managed business clients.

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Joe Funnell

Joe Funnell

FCCA

Joe joined Watsons in 2015 as a trainee and was appointed Director in 2024. His experience enables him to advise owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and UK audit clients, providing commercial guidance and ensuring compliance with accounting, tax, and audit requirements.

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Ian Hamblyn

Ian Hamblyn

FCA

Ian has been a core part of the management team at Watson Associates for over 20 years and has built a first class reputation for business advice across the whole spectrum of SME businesses.

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Richard Harris

Richard Harris

BA FCA

Richard joined Watson Associates in 1997 from a top six international practice. He advises on large corporate entities, audits, and complex group accounting systems.

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George Hiller-Jones

George Hiller-Jones

ACA FMAAT

George joined Watsons in 2017 from a top 10 firm and was appointed as a Director in September 2020. George’s experience and skill set allow him to provide comprehensive and commercial advice to SMEs, Owner Managed Businesses, and larger corporate clients.

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John Males

John Males

BA (Hons) FCA

John joined Watsons in 1998 having recently qualified (as an ACA) and was made Director in 1999. He has strong business advisory skills and is a keen networker in the Sussex region.

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Steve Moore

Steve Moore

FCCA

A born enthusiast, Steve teamed up with Martin in 1994 to acquire the business. He has vast experience in the corporate advisory sector, assisting in mergers, acquisitions, and strategic restructuring.

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Mark Sellings

Mark Sellings

FCCA

Mark was appointed a Director in 2010 and has considerable experience in assisting a varied client portfolio of owner-managed businesses with accounts preparation and tax planning.

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Paul Severn

Paul Severn

FCA

Paul joined the team in 2013 from a top London practice. Paul enjoys all aspects of general practice, particularly assisting with business advisory and tax planning for high-growth entrepreneurial SME businesses.

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Geoff Slater

Geoff Slater

ACA CTA

Geoff joined Watson Associates in 1999 from another mid-sized Sussex based practice. His special skills centre around his ability to use his considerable experience in tax and business planning matters for his clients' benefit.

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Suzie Vine

Suzie Vine

FCCA CTA

Suzie was appointed a Director in April 2015 having developed her skills at the company as a qualified accountant. Along with her abundant enthusiasm she brings a wealth of experience in tax planning and SME advisory services.

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