Our People

Richard Winton ACA - Director ensures the WBG team are up to date and well trained; enabling the firm to deliver the results and solutions that clients deserve. Richard trained and qualified with a top four national practice and has specialised in advising owner managed businesses. For over 30 years Richard continually endeavours to enhance our services to keep all clients ahead of the game! Outside of work he is a keen tennis player and likes long walks with his dogs, especially in Snowdonia.

Robert Bath ACA - Director has a specific interest in forensic accounting and taxation and he leads the tax services available to our clients with a view to offering tax efficient solutions to both business and individual clients. Robert lectured in taxation at Keele University and takes a keen interest in new developments in tax law. Robert trained and qualified with a top four national practice and has some 30 years’ experience in professional practice. Outside of work he is a keen cyclist, golfer and outdoor enthusiast.

Mary Winton ACA - Director specialises in management information and accounting systems. Mary graduated in Law and subsequently trained and qualified as a Chartered Accountant with a top four national practice. Mary spends much of her time out at clients helping with their management accounts. She is also a proficient in cloud accounts systems including Xero, QuickBooks and FreeAgent and runs a trouble shooting service either remotely from her desk, or onsite if required. Outside of work she enjoys long walks with her dogs and playing competitive tennis for a local club.

Nick Archer FCCA - Senior Accounts Manager is a Chartered Certified Accountant with nearly 20 years of experience. Nick has a good all round knowledge of accountancy and taxation matters and has spent the last 7 years in senior management positions. He has a particular interest in getting to know his clients and their businesses, not just to provide quality accountancy and taxation services but also to offer sound strategic support and advice. Outside of work he is a keen sportsman who particularly enjoys a game of golf or a quick game of squash, when he is not spending time with his young family.

Paul Hodson - Senior Tax Manager Is a qualified tax professional with over 20 years of experience working within the accountancy industry, he specialises in advising clients on their personal tax affairs including Inheritance tax, trusts and estates and capital gains tax, but also advises sole traders and owner managed businesses on their day-to-day affairs. Outside of work he enjoys long walks wrestling with his three dogs and young family.