Robynne commenced her training contract with KPMG in Internal Audit in October 2013 and joined PGM in April 2018.

During her time at KPMG, Robynne gained four years experience in Internal Audit and Risk Consultancy mainly working for Education Colleges, Universities, Housing Associations, Councils Banking and various Governmental Departments.

Robynne is also sitting her ACCA exams and hopes to qualify as a Certified Accountant in 2019.

Outside of work Robynne enjoys netball and badminton and is working towards her Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award.

Katrina trained as a Chartered Accountant with Moore Stephens qualifying in 2018 before joining PGM. Katrina graduated at Queens University Belfast with a First Class Honours in Accounting.

Katrina has experience in leading audit teams to carry out fieldwork in a number of sectors including construction, fast food, farming, transportation, schools and councils.

Katrina is the audit assistant manager in PGM responsible for high level audit fieldwork, assistance in planning and completion of all the audit assignments.

Tanya joined PGM in June 2017 after having worked in administration in the public sector for a number of years.

Outside of the office Tanya loves spending time with her friends and family. She also enjoys arts and crafts, reading and upcycling old furniture.

Michael commenced his accountancy training at O’Hare’s Chartered Accountants in 1975. In 1982 he set up his own practice Michael Graham and Co. in Belfast. In 1991 Michael joined Higgins Graham Accountants as a partner until 2013. He joined PGM as a consultant in 2013 and has a broad experience on all aspects of general practice.

Squash is Michael’s game and he regularly plays in the masters league. As chairman and secretary of Lisburn Racquets Squash Club, Michael is kept busy between the court and the office.

Lisa commenced working with Higgins Graham Accountants in 1995 and joined PGM in 2013. Lisa works on accounts preparation for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. She also has responsibility for the completion of VAT and Payroll compliance for clients.

A keen swimmer, Lisa swims as often as she can, she also enjoys reading, but her main passion is spending time with her young daughter.

Sylwia graduated from the University of Ulster with a Bsc. Hons Accounting (1st Class Honours) in 2013. Sylwia commenced her ACA training contract with PGM in 2014, she works on accounts preparation for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies and heads up the Cloud Accounting Service.

Outside of the office, Sylwia has a keen interest in philosophy and reading.

Frances commenced working with Higgins Graham Accountants in 2006 and joined PGM in 2013. Frances works on accounts preparation and tax compliance for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. She also has responsibility for the completion of VAT and Payroll compliance for clients.

With itchy feet, Frances loves to travel, especially to mainland Europe for the architecture, food and wine. When not travelling, you can find her in the warrior pose in a yoga class or talking about world politics.

Paul qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1991 with Macintyre Hudson, Chartered Accountants in London. Having qualified he returned to Northern Ireland and joined Blythe Grace Chartered Accountants. He set up PGM Chartered Accountants in 2001 and has a wide range of experience in all aspects of general practice.

In 2011 Paul was admitted as a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

Paul’s interests outside of work, include tennis and golf. Paul represented Ulster in the junior inter-provincials. He continues his interest in tennis as the President of The Belfast Boat Club, Stranmillis.

Alison graduated from Queens University Belfast with a 1st class honours in BSc Accounting in 2011.

She qualified as a chartered accountant in November 2013.

Alison proceeded to complete her CIOT exams acheiving the highest mark in Northern Ireland in her final exams and she was awarded the Ian Walker medal by CIOT for the highest mark in the UK in the Tax Awareness paper.

Alison worked as an assistant tax manager at PwC Belfast before joining PGM Chartered Accountants in May 2018.

Arthur is consultant with PGM with 25 years’ experience in practice. Arthur joined KPMG in 1991 with a 2:1 Honours Degree in Accounting and a Diploma in Professional Accounting from Queen’s University Belfast. Arthur is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland, having qualified in 1993 and having been placed in his final professional exams. Arthur was elected to Partner in KPMG in 2002 and retired in 2016.

Arthur is experienced in leading sensitive assignments and liaising with senior (Board) level management in a variety of large public and private sector organisations.

Patricia graduated at the University of Ulster with a BSc Hons Accounting (2:1 class honours) in 2013 and has passed her Chartered Account Exams in October 2016. She is the Accounts Manager at the Lurgan office.

Outside of the office, Patricia likes to keep fit playing football and off the pitch she can be seen buried in a good read.

Jan commenced working with E. W. Best and Co. as an accounts clerk in 1996 and continues this role in our Lurgan Office. Jan works on all aspects of bookkeeping including completion of online VAT returns and payroll returns for clients.

Mary graduated from Queens University Belfast with a MSci Chemistry 2:1 and a post graduate certificate in Education in Science.

Mary commenced her ACA training at PGM in May 2018 having worked for six years as a teacher and private tutor.

Outside of the office Mary enjoys listening to live music and immersing herself in a good book.

Elizabeth trained as a chartered accountant with Thomson McLintock (KPMG) in Belfast and qualified in 1980. Elizabeth was a partner with Hugh Rafferty in Rafferty Tohill Chartered Accountants until his retirement in 2009, she then continued to own and manage the practice until merging with PGM in 2014.

Today, Elizabeth continues to work on all aspects of accounts, tax and audit. When the weather is good, Elizabeth loves to cycle and has a passion for music particularly classical, opera, traditional Jazz and Irish music.

Jonathan qualified as a Chartered Accountant in December 2016 and joined PGM in April 2018.

Jonathan has lead audit assignments for private and public sector clients, working on accounts preparation and taxation for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.

Jonathan graduated at the University of Ulster in 2012 with a distinction in Accounting and in 2013 with a Masters in Advanced Accounting.

Outside of the office Jonathan likes to play and follow all sports and supports Tottenham Hotspur.

Aaron graduated at Queens University Belfast with a Bachelor of Law (2:1 class honours) in 2006 and later a Master of Arts in Politics in 2007. Having passed his Bar exams he worked as a Barrister at Law from 2009 to 2013. A change of direction led Aaron to begin his ACA training with PGM in 2014, working on accounts preparation and taxation for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.

Aaron is an avid sportsman and footballer, he loves to read and follows Manchester United.

Judy graduated from University of Ulster with a BSc (Hons) Communication, Advertising & Marketing (2:1 class honours) degree.

She commenced her ACA training with PGM in 2017 and currently works on accounts preparation & taxation for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, payroll and internal audit. Outside of the office Judy enjoys yoga, travelling and taking motor biking trips.