Wayne Thomas

About Wayne

Wayne’s really good at listening to his clients and working out how to help them. He’s particularly good at owner managed business – not only because he looks after lots of them, but because he owns and manages this one.

He’s also keenly interested in the Charities, not for profit and education sectors. He often tells us that he started out back in the day – as an audit clerk writing the working papers for Repton’s audit. It’s a testament to the effort both the school and we put into our relationship that we still look after them all these years later. Our newest education clients are from the academies sector, and once again it’s the involved, hands on approach that clients tell us they appreciate.

Wayne in a nutshell

Practical, down to earth & straight talking.

What matters to him

His clients, his business, his family, his dog and Derby County Football Club – not necessarily in that order.

What his clients think

“Listens and understands the needs of my business. Wayne is proactive in coming up with different ideas to help grow my business.”

Phill Pounder, Saxon Graphics.

“Wayne and his team continue to perform and deliver exactly what we require with a friendly and professional approach.”

Paul Collins, GNT UK Ltd.

“Bates Weston understands our school, working efficiently and unobtrusively to ensure that our financial management systems comply with all regulations. Their friendly audit team works around our timetable and thorough audit planning and clearance meetings ensure we work alongside one another effectively. It is also reassuring to know that we can call on their experts in tax and VAT as required.”

Pauline Sharatt, Repton.

Qualifications & sector experience

FCA qualified with over 20 years of experience in SME, manufacture, retail, education and professional service sectors.