Martin Hobson

Partner

Darlington

Call 01325 349700

martin.hobson@cliveowen.com

Career history

I qualified with a small practice near Manchester, where I was responsible for a portfolio of clients and was heavily involved in the management of the firm. I gained experience in many different areas including audit, accounts, VAT, personal and corporate taxation, inheritance tax and payroll.

I joined Clive Owen in 2015 following a relocation to North Yorkshire with my family.

Qualifications

BA (Hons), FCCA

Experience and expertise

As a partner in the audit and accounts team at Clive Owen LLP’s Darlington office I have a varied role. I look after a portfolio of SME clients and specialise in assisting new business start-ups helped by the fact that I am a Xero Certified Adviser.

Having over 23 years of experience dealing with businesses in many different sectors means I can consider a wide range of issues.

Holding the ACCA audit qualification and being an affiliate member of ICAEW I hold Responsible Individual (RI) status, enabling me to work closely with our audit clients. 

I also manage the accounts for our solicitor clients and deal with the specialist accounts rules they must follow.

I also help to manage the staff in our team and review work to ensure that our clients receive a high-quality service and make sure deadlines are met.

Professional memberships

ACCA, ICAEW affiliate

Career highlights

Passing all my professional exams first time.  Being promoted to Senior Manager at Clive Owen within 18 months of joining the firm and being part of a great team.

Did you always want to be an accountant?

I was meant to be a footballer but was missed by the scouts! Having studied maths at A-Level I decided to enrol for an accounting for business degree at Staffordshire University. One of the reasons I chose the course was because it included gaining a year’s work placement experience, which I managed to secure at an accountancy practice. Having enjoyed that year, I decided to pursue a career in practice and start the professional examination process.

Hobbies and interests

I am married with two young children – a son and daughter. I am kept busy with junior football club matches, swimming lessons and being taught how to play computer games properly.

I play football and am a keen Manchester United fan, attending matches as often as I can.

I also enjoy cycling and took part in the Tour de Yorkshire sportive 2017. More recently I have started mountain biking and hitting the forest trails of the North East.

Phone

CALL US 01325 349700

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