Research & Development Tax Relief

Paul joined our audit team in 2006 after qualifying with a London firm in 2003.

On qualification, he worked for a specialist forensic accountancy firm in London before moving with his family to Exmouth.

Paul manages a client portfolio of small incorporated and unincorporated businesses as well as individuals offering clients a wide range of accountancy and taxation advice, with a particular specialism in Research & Development Tax credits.

A graduate of Economics and Politics, Paul has worked in Japan and Australia and as a Government Economist before starting his training as a Chartered Accountant.

Paul became a Partner in 2018 and is based in our Exmouth office.

Jon trained in the Corporate Services department of a top 10 national firm and qualified in 1996, before joining Thompson Jenner in 1999.

In addition to the main areas of corporate accounts, audit and tax, Jon has also worked on several corporate finance assignments and outsourcing projects. In addition, to the main areas of corporate accounts, audit and tax, Jon has also worked on several corporate finance assignments and outsourcing projects. He works with businesses of all sizes and specialises in assisting with R & D tax relief advice, setting up reliable accounting and management systems, accessing routes to funding and providing a range of audit, accounting, business and personal tax planning services.

He has particular experience in advising Retail Opticians and individual Optometrists who work in the industry on matters of VAT, accounting, business and personal tax planning. Jon is also active in the technology sector where he has helped many young businesses grow and achieve their objectives. This includes helping his clients to maximise the value from their business.

He became a partner in 2008 and works at our Exeter office.

Geoff specialises in all areas of personal and corporate taxation.

Geoff qualified with a medium sized firm of Chartered Accountants in London in 1989.  He became a member of The Chartered Institute of Taxation in 1991. 

After spending six years working in London and then working for a large independent firm in the North West, he has worked for Thompson Jenner as Head of Taxation for sixteen years, having joined the firm in 1999.

Geoff is based in our Exeter and Exmouth offices.