Meet the Team
Partners
Andrew Wayness CA
Andrew is a well known figure in his home town of Galashiels. Andrew is the Hogg and Thorburn partner who specialises in technical matters, auditing, club accounts and charities.
During his spare time Andrew is a keen golfer and also acts as treasurer to some of Galashiels sporting clubs as well as being a board member at Borders College.
Contact email : aww@hoggandthorburn.co.uk
James Marjoribanks
James has experienced running businesses both for himself and other clients. He brings a "hands on" approach and helps provide a variety of businesses with monthly/ quarterly management accounts to help decision making and also to forge better relationships with banks and other stakeholders.
He is currently a director of the Scottish Border Chamber of Commerce and chairman of the Borders Change Foundation which raises money for health related causes in the Borders.
Contact email : jym@hoggandthorburn.co.uk
Vivien Hogg BA CA
Vivien is our partner who is responsible primarily for our farming businesses and corporate clients, together with the construction industry and the related trades. Vivien has wide ranging expertise in all of these areas.
When Vivien is away from work she enjoys getting her hands dirty helping on the family farm and when time allows, a game of golf. Vivien has a young family and loves being involved in her children's activities.
Contact email : vh@hoggandthorburn.co.uk
Kenneth Adamson CTA ATT FFTA
Kenny is responsible for the Tax Services of the firm, both personal and corporate clients. Prior to joining Hogg & Thorburn in August 2003, Kenny worked in Edinburgh for a large accountancy firm, where he obtained a wealth of experience dealing with high net worth clients. With 20 years experience in Tax, Kenny brings a wide spread knowledge to the firm.
Kenny is a member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation, The Association of Taxation Technicians and also a Fellow Member of The Federation of Tax Advisers.
During his spare time Kenny enjoys keeping fit. He is a keen runner and also a qualified fitness instructor.
Kenny is supported by Claire McConnell and Fiona Moffat. Claire has worked within the firm for the past 18 years.
Our Tax Department reviews each client on an individual basis to ensure that their Tax Affairs are structured as efficiently as possible.
Contact email : ka@hoggandthorburn.co.uk
Payroll
Our payroll department is headed up by Isobel Black. Isobel has many years experience of handling all payroll matters.
We have summarised below the work of our payroll team.
Firstly, we take the responsibility and hassle away from you and look after your payroll requirements for you.
We administer PAYE, national insurance, statutory sick pay, statutory maternity pay, holiday pay and payments to sub-contractors.
We also administer incentive schemes, bonuses, and exgratia and termination payments
Printing and supply of customised payslips including security payslips
Authorisation of payments via BACS, cheque and on-line transfer
Completion of statutory forms, including P45 and P60
Full summary reporting and analysis of staff costs by department or location.
Accounts Department
Our accounts department is headed up by Karen Clark and Bruce Currie.
Karen is a qualified CA and has previously worked in Perth and France prior to joining Hogg & Thorburn. Karen's primary responsibilities include the production of limited company accounts, management accounts for our corporate clients and auditing work.
Bruce has worked at Hogg & Thorburn for over six years having previously worked at a firm in Edinburgh. Bruce is a native of Galashiels and is primarily responsible for the production of management information for our many hotel clients.
Karen and Bruce are assisted in their work by Richard Smith, Kirsty Ainslie, Jean Guthrie and Andy Duncan.
Administration Department
Our administration department supports the work of the whole accountancy practice. The staff in the department are Janette Turnbull, Sandra Dick and Brenda Ness.
The administration team will often be a client's first contact with Hogg & Thorburn and the team members pride themselves on offering a friendly and efficient service.
Contact email : ca.enq@hoggandthorburn.co.uk