
IAN WALKER & CO
We are a Chartered Accountancy firm based in York.
We believe in providing clear, concise, and timely services and advice. We are a progressive firm with a wealth of experience across our varied services.
OUR ETHOS, OUTLOOK, AND APPROACH
At Ian Walker and Co we believe in providing clear, concise and timely services and advice. We are a progressive firm with a wealth of experience across our varied services.
We aim to exceed our clients’ expectations whilst providing a friendly and open service.
Our firm is bound by the professional ethics of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales, thus giving our clients assurance over professional development, confidentiality, integrity, independence and expertise.
Our range of services meets the requirements of both, personal taxation clients and business clients. We provide all services required by established businesses and new start-ups alike. Our approachable and friendly outlook encourages clear lines of communication, thus empowering us to meet your requirements on all fronts.
On top of the expertise provided by Ian Walker & Co, we can provide access to a trusted and established network of financiers, advisors and professionals who will meet your varied needs across fields such as banking, legal services, access to finance, investment advice and grant opportunities.
MEET THE TEAM

Andrew Blakey FCA BA (Hons)
Senior Accounts Manager
Andrew qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1991 with a small firm in York and has worked in the York and Leeds area throughout.
Laura Bailey FIAB
Business Support Unit Manager
After working in the engineering sector for many years, Laura qualified as a Book Keeper.
Holly Hird
Administration Manager
Holly joined us as Administration Manager from an international insurance company and has experience in office administration and customer service.
Samuel Baines
Accounts Senior
After graduating with a maths degree from The University of York in 2011, Samuel returned to the South of England to start his career in accountancy.
James Hilton-Scott MAAT
Accounts Senior
James previously worked for a subsidiary of the University of York as a finance clerk where he secured experience of finance administration and customer service.
Daniel Jamieson MAAT
Accountant
Daniel has worked in accountancy practice since 1999 and qualified for the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) in 2003.
Lisa Footman
Business Support Unit Assistant
Lisa joined us in 2017 to pursue a career in administration, Payroll and Business Support Unit duties.
Josh Kendall
Trainee Accountant
Josh first came to us by the way of work experience relating to his University course. He has now joined us as a Trainee Accountant.
Mary Cooper MAAT
Accountant
Mary has worked in accountancy practice since 2003 and qualified for the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) in 2006.
Marcus Nunn
Trainee Accountant
Marcus left school to go straight into the accounting world. After completing his AAT level 3 in May 2021.