Meet Your Potential Team

Chloe Grantham

Tax Assistant

Chloe graduated from the University of Plymouth with a First Class Honours in Accounting and Finance. Joining Mark Holt & Co in February 2022 she hopes to excel as a Tax Assistant and is excited to start the ATT/CTA qualification to further her knowledge.

Chloe enjoys spending weekends away and spending time with her family and friends. In Chloe’s spare time she also loves to cook tasty meals and attend her local gym.

“I like how we get involved in a variety of work. How every day is different even as an assistant I’m working on anything from tax returns to trademark reports. You get to see and be involved in so many business scenarios that your insight into business is incredible.”

Lottie Poundall

Tax Assistant

Lottie joined Mark Holt & Co in July 2021 as a Tax Assistant and loves being part the fun working environment. Lottie has been studying hard for her tax exams and looks to keep developing on her knowledge and skills within Your Tax Partners. Before joining Mark Holt, Lottie grew up in Ivybridge and went on to study Accounting and Finance at Plymouth University.

In Lottie’s spare time she enjoys travelling, spending time with family and going out for cocktails with friends.

“What I particularly love about working for Your Tax Partners is that it has given me exposure to a large variety of work and helped ease me back into studying again, along with lots of support within the tax and wider team.”

Sadie Cadd

Tax Senior

Sadie joined Mark Holt & co in 2019 from another Plymouth firm of accountants where she worked for 9 years, studying for her ATT qualification. Sadie plans to start studying towards her CTA in the near future.

In her spare time Sadie loves spending time with family and friends, going on holidays to new places and keeping fit in the gym.

Dan Latham

Tax Assistant

Dan moved down from Manchester to Plymouth three years ago to study Accounting and Finance at Plymouth University. Since finishing his degree Dan has joined Mark Holt & Co this month as one of our Tax Assistants.

In Dan’s spare time he loves being in the sea. A keen surfer, sailor, windsurfer and also recently taken up open water swimming

Paige Palmer

Tax Senior

Having a keen interest in business and accounting Paige graduated from Plymouth University with an Upper Second Class Honours degree in Accounting and Finance. Paige joined Mark Holt & Co in July 2017 as a Tax Assistant and has worked her way up to become a Tax Senior. Paige has a real passion for tax. She thrives on helping her clients to organise their affairs and is always looking to ‘think outside of the box’.

Paige is family orientated and enjoys spending time with her nephews. She has three little dogs, Marley, Mia and Millie. Paige is expecting her first baby with husband Nick in November.

“Since I embarked on my journey with Mark Holt & Co right after graduating from university, I’ve been absolutely thrilled by the incredible growth and fulfilment I’ve experienced. From day one, the team embraced me with open arms, creating an atmosphere that was bursting with positivity and energy. I can’t emphasise enough how exceptional the Mark Holt & Co culture is.”

Mark Forshaw

Tax Senior

Mark has worked in tax for 15 years, with the past two years being at Mark Holt & Co. Previously Mark worked for HMRC gaining experience in a range of roles from CGT risk assessment to employer compliance to road fuel testing. Mark began studying for his CTA qualification at Mark Holt & Co and has been developing on his knowledge and experience working within the tax team ever since.

In Mark’s spare time he loves spending time with his children and exploring the coastlines.

“During my time at Mark Holt &Co, I have been exposed to a variety of tax work. This has presented new challenges and learning opportunities. The tax team at Mark Holt & Co has a variety of knowledge and experience, and are always on hand to offer help and support.”

“Work life balance is important to us all, and Mark Holt & Co understand this. From closing the office on a Friday afternoon, to agreeing to alternative working arrangements for those who need it.”

Kate Knott

Tax and Payroll Manager

Kate joined Mark Holt & Co in September 2018 as a Tax Manager. Kate worked for the majority of her career at a South West accountancy firm working her way up from junior to the Personal Tax Manager. At Mark Holt & Co she is now undertaking a mixed role working in both Your Tax Partners and Your Finance People. Kate’s significant experience in the tax industry makes her a great influence on our younger tax team members and is a key asset to YTP and YFP (Your Tax Partners) (Your Finance People).

In Kate’s spare time she is heavily involved with community youth football and cricket, plays netball, walks her dogs, spends time with her family and grabs a quiet cup of tea when time allows.

“I can highly recommend Mark Holt & Co to anyone who aspires to make a meaningful impact in the industry while prioritising the welfare of their clients. This remarkable organisation provides the ideal platform to flourish and create a positive difference.”

Becca Brown

Tax Consultant

Becca joined Mark Holt & Co in July 2015 after achieving a first class degree in mathematics from Plymouth University.

She has since completed both ATT and CTA qualifications and has become members of both institutes. Having knowledge in a variety of taxes allows her to provide a range of tax advice to clients.

In Becca’s spare time she loves to teaching a range of fitness classes as well as spending time with her friends and family.

Gordon McCaw

Tax Director

Gordon specialises in tax advisory and heads the firm’s tax advisory team. He provides advice on all tax matters specialising in corporate restructuring, shareholder taxation, inheritance tax planning, Stamp Duty Land Tax, and planning for and dealing with the tax aspects of property development and investment.

Prior to joining Mark Holt & Co, Gordon worked with a ‘Big 4’ firm in Belfast and other firms in London and Plymouth, providing tax advisory for many different people and businesses

“At Mark Holt & Co you are supported with your development and have the freedom to develop at the same time whilst experienced people in the background will support you with questions or queries so you can achieve whatever you wish to in your career.”