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Meet the Team

Our Leaders, Your Trusted Advisers

Meet the the team at Sterling Grove Accountants who are led by four individuals who together have accumulated nearly 150 years of accountancy and business advisory experience between them.

Our Leaders share a clear vision of progression and have developed the firm, transitioning from accountancy services to business advisers to now acting as a strategic partner to our clients, whether they are individuals, businesses or not-for-profits.

The many years of experience and knowledge of our Leaders is at work every day within our business, working closely with our clients and team to provide trusted advice and expert guidance to ensure optimum performance and a sterling service.

They are supported by a team of talented qualified accountants and trainees who pride themselves on the quality and timely service that they provide to our clients.

Our People, Your Partners

Our work is defined by working in close collaboration with our clients to build and maintain relationships that are personal and enduring to provide a one-on-one approach with specialist dedicated partners, our people your partners. We are focused on diversity and offer a wide variety of specialist services for each type of client and every unique situation.

Our Team

Our team at Sterling Grove Accountants participate in hundreds of hours of training courses each year which helps them attain professional development skills through a holistic approach.

We are proud to be an approved training office by the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants. Each year we look to take on students who train under the direction of the firm. Meet the team that will work closely with you to ensure that you achieve your goals.

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Our Leaders, Your Trusted Advisers

Gianni Amasanti

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I have worked in the accountancy profession for over 30 years and in that time have witnessed many changes and innovations. 

Gino Amasanti

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I have worked in senior positions for major accountancy practices before making the decision to start my own business in 1998. 

Paolo Amasanti

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As a director of Sterling Grove Accountants, I bring over 25 years’ post qualified experience working as a business services accountant. 

Meet the Team

Our People, Your Partners

Wayne Bailey CA(SA) ACA

Senior Client Manager

Having qualified with a small firm after graduating from the University of Cape Town before leaving public practice to work in the oil industry  for a large international company.

Wayne returned to practice in 2015 with O’Sullivan & Co before their merger with Sterling Grove Accountants in 2018.

Displaying a strong background in financial reporting Wayne oversees a large portfolio of personal and business clients at Sterling Grove Accountants.

A family man with two grown up daughters and a grandson Wayne has a passion for rugby and motor cycles.

 

Wayne@sgaweb.co.uk
01628 523700

Emma Lloyd & Mary Jones

Client Payroll Managers

Emma and Mary are the firm’s dedicated client payroll managers.

They are both vastly experienced payroll managers and each manage a large portfolio of payroll clients.

Outside of work both Emma and Mary’s time is spent with their respective families.

Emma’s two grown up children and Mary’s three and a grandson keep them both very busy.

Mary’s passion is travelling and she has visited many diverse countries and cities across the world.

Emma@sgaweb.co.uk
Mary@sgaweb.co.uk
01628 523700

Umberto Urgo ACCA

Senior Client Manager

Umberto joined the accountancy profession after graduating from York University.

A member of The Chartered Association of Certified Accountants, he started his accountancy career with a predecessor firm of Sterling Grove Accountants and has been with the company for over ten years, now in a role as a client manager.

An excellent all rounder having deep experience and knowledge across a wide range of sectors and industries.

At Sterling Grove Accountants Umberto manages a large portfolio of personal and business clients.

Umberto is a devoted father to two young sons and has a keen interest in Italian football.

Umberto@sgaweb.co.uk
01628 523700

Neil Edwards FCCA

Senior Client Manager

A Fellow of The Chartered Association of Certified Accountants having been admitted as a member in 2006.

Neil is a well travelled accountant having worked in outsourcing departments for some of the largest accounting firms in the United Kingdom. He has served as a practice manager for smaller accounting firms as well as working in industry for several years before joining Sterling Grove Accountants in 2019.

Today, Neil manages a large portfolio of business and personal clients and is the firm’s online accounting expert leading the transition of many clients from desktop to cloud accounting.

Away from work Neil’s passions are motor racing and his young son.

 

Neil@sgaweb.co.uk
01628 523700

Hannah Hanson FCCA

Senior Client Manager

A Fellow of The Chartered Association of Certified Accountants having been admitted as a member in 2008.

Having qualified with a small firm before joining a predecessor firm of Sterling Grove Accountants in 2008 and has worked with the firm ever since.

Hannah brings vast experience and knowledge to the firm across a number of different business sectors and is especially expert on Charity audits.

Outside of work, Hannah’s time is spent mainly on the football pitch cheering her two young sons, and when she gets free time she enjoys spending it baking.

Hannah@sgaweb.co.uk
01628 523700

Gina Shelton ACA

Senior Audit Manager

A member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

Gina has been working with the firm and its predecessor firm since 2012 having previously trained with a top 10 accounting firm.

Gina brings her experience and knowledge to all the firm’s audit clients in her role as a senior audit manager.

Our specialist audit team is also headed up by Gina also who is also  an expert solicitors accounts rules auditor.

Gina’s busy life outside work is centered around her husband and two young children.  Any spare time is spent travelling and socialising  with friends and family. 

Gina@sgaweb.co.uk
01628 523700

 

Marie King ACCA

Senior Client Manager

A member of The Chartered Association of Certified Accountants who has worked with Sterling Grove Accountants and its predecessor firm since 2014.

Qualifying in 2018 Marie brings her experience and skills to a portfolio of mixed business and personal clients.

Marie’s clients span a wide range of sectors including recruitment, retail and property development.

Free moments and spare time for Marie are enjoyed with her husband, her son and daughter.

 

Marie@sgaweb.co.uk
01628 523700

Kaley Cooper

Accountant

Kaley is training towards her ACCA qualifications and has been flying through her exams since starting at Sterling Grove Accountants at the start of 2020.

She has been working on a range of clients including those in sectors such as retail, automotive and marketing.

Kaley often spends her spare time training her sheepdog, Stan, and competing at sheepdog trials.

 

 

Kaley@sgaweb.co.uk
01628 523700

Jack Stevens

Trainee Accountant

Jack joined the firm in 2023 after graduating with an Accountancy and Finance degree from Solent University.

He is an avid football fan and is a season ticket holder at QPR.

Jack is working towards his ACCA qualification.

 

 

Jack@sgaweb.co.uk
01628 523700

Brenna Lundahl

Accountant

Brenna is working towards an ACCA qualification following the completion of a first-class degree in the history of art.

She has experience working with clients from a range of industries including construction, property management, and renewable energy.

In her spare time, she enjoys going on mini adventures around the U.K. as she is originally from Colorado, U.S.A.

 

 

Brenna@sgaweb.co.uk
01628 523700

Andrew Gkouris

Accountant

Andrew joined the team in 2022 after re-locating from from Greece.

Andrew is working towards his ACCA qualification after working in his native Greece as an accountant for more than ten years.

In his spare time, he enjoys visiting historical landmarks in England and playing Basketball.

 

 

Andrew@sgaweb.co.uk
01628 523700

Alessandro Amasanti ACA

Qualified Accountant

Alessandro joined the firm in 2020 after qualifying with a top 20 accounting practice.

He is the firm’s senior lead auditor and supervisor and brings to the firm invaluable skills and insight.

In his spare time, he enjoys watching his beloved Arsenal play and is a regular at the Emirates stadium.

Alessandro@sgaweb.co.uk
01628 523700

Teresa Fay

Practice Administrator 

Teresa has been working with the firm and its predecessor firm for over ten years.

She is the practice administrator and her versatility and skills are also used in assisting with company secretarial, payroll and credit control.

Outside of work Teresa spends her time looking after her grand daughter which keeps her on her toes.

Teresa’s passion is travelling and enjoys  visiting many diverse countries and cities across the world.

Teresa@sgaweb.co.uk

01628 523700

Charlie Amasanti

Trainee Accountant

Charlie joined the firm in early 2022 and has made a good start to his ACCA qualification by successfully completing all the exams he has taken.

He brings youthful enthusiasm to the firm and is always eager to learn and progress.

Charlie’s passion is sports and especially football where he played at professional academy level for a number of years.

Charlie@sgaweb.co.uk
01628 523700  

Testimonials

What People Are Saying

Gino and his team at Sterling Grove Accountants came highly recommended to me.

They provide friendly, professional accountancy services to me and my company.

Always on hand to answer my queries, no matter how small or complex and i’ve found them to be, straight forward, reassuring and invaluable to me. I would highly recommend them.

Victoria Jones Director
Victoria Stout Limited

We have been using Sterling Grove Accountants for the past three years and could not be happier with the service. Gino has been absolutely fantastic – he is always on hand to help and has been incredibly accommodating, providing hugely helpful advice throughout.

We can’t recommend Sterling Grove Accountants highly enough and thank them massively for all of their help so far!

Alex Sever Director
Pegasus Tutors

Gino and the friendly team at Sterling Grove Accountants have been a tremendous help whenever I have needed.

This last year has been a particularly difficult one for us with the downturn and we have needed extra advice which has been quickly received. Also the year end books are always turned round quickly which is essential for planning tax liabilities.

Craig White Owner
M40 Cars

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