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Ashmole & Co are delighted to announce a number of new trainee accountants have recently been appointed as part of the Apprenticeship Scheme. One of the largest accountancy firms in south Wales will have six new recruits in offices across south and mid Wales.

The Haverfordwest office has hit a sixer with one of their new trainees, Charlie Bujega, from St Clears. Charlie plays cricket for Wales, as well as Glamorgan under 18s, and Ammanford Cricket Club.

Charlie studied for his GCSEs at Ysgol Dyffryn Taf in Whitland and then joined Dyfed-Powys Police’s Finance Apprenticeship in the police HQ in Carmarthen where he started studying for his AAT qualifications.

As a Trainee Accountant with Ashmole & Co, day to day, Charlie completes various tasks relating to preparing accounts, VAT and tax returns for clients including local businesses, sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.

William Hughes, Partner with Ashmole & Co in Haverfordwest and Tenby said,

During his spare time Charlie plays various sports, particularly cricket to a high level and also football. When he plays cricket for Wales and Glamorgan he is up against various counties from all across the UK and the games can last anywhere between three hours and three days! Ashmole & Co will be the match sponsors when Charlie plays for Ammanford Cricket Club in July.

Charlie said,

With the majority of the Partners at Ashmole & Co having done their training with the firm they are keen to continue with the Apprenticeship Scheme again in 2026.

Those interested in training with Ashmole & Co can be school, college or university graduates. The firm will accept applications from those currently studying for their GCSEs, A Levels or Degree. Anyone who is looking for a new career path in accountancy would also be encouraged to apply.

Successful Apprenticeship candidates are offered a fully-funded training package in addition to Ashmole & Co’s basic salary. They are given a permanent contract and are expected to work full time. For full details and the trainee accountant job description please visit the vacancies section of the website: Job Vacancies (ashmole.co.uk)

Feature image: Charlie Bujega

After raising significant amounts of funds for Tenovus Cancer Care, the DPJ Foundation and Wales Air Ambulance over the past few years, Ashmole & Co accountancy firm are delighted to announce its new charity for this year is Cardiac Risk in the Young – C-R-Y.

With thirteen offices spread across west, mid and south Wales, the staff of Ashmole & Co were in favour of supporting a charity that helps to prevent young sudden cardiac deaths through awareness, screening and research, as well as supporting affected families.

Every week in the UK at least 12 young people die of undiagnosed heart conditions. Since its formation in 1995, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) has been working to reduce the frequency of young sudden cardiac death (YSCD). CRY supports young people diagnosed with potentially life-threatening cardiac conditions and offers bereavement support to families affected by YSCD. CRY promotes and develops heart screening programmes and funds medical research. CRY publishes and distributes medical information written by leading cardiologists for the general public. CRY also funds specialist referral, screening and cardiac pathology services at leading UK hospitals.

Ian Badham, Ashmole & Co Partner in the Haverfordwest and Tenby offices, said,

Daniel Mason, from Pembrokeshire, represents the Dean Mason Memorial Fund and CRY in Wales. He said,

In June 2010 Daniel’s family was on holiday when his brother Dean, aged just 26, passed away from a cardiac arrest caused by an undiagnosed cardiac problem. It was found that Dean had a slightly enlarged left ventricle and no other issue could be found as to the cause of his death. To say that this was a shock seems a huge understatement as there is no getting away from the fact this changed the family’s lives forever. After being made aware of Cardiac Risk in the Young and discovering how many families experience what they went through, the charity became a big part of their lives as a family. Having become familiar with the work CRY do in both preventative measures and also support supplied to grieving families and friends, Daniel became involved. When you realise that a simple screening could save a life in the space of a 10 minute appointment it’s a great incentive to get people to take the time to be screened.

As part of the fundraising activities, Ashmole & Co will be doing a sponsored walk later in the year, have dress-down Fridays, cake bakes and some staff will be taking part in running events.

CRY’s CEO, Dr Steven Cox, said;

For more information about CRY’s services please visit the website: www.c-r-y.org.uk or to register interest for a cardiac screening near you, visit: www.testmyheart.org.uk

Any donations to support Ashmole & Co’s fundraising would be very gratefully received. Here is the link to the Just Giving page, or you can donate directly at any office: Ashmole and co is fundraising for Cardiac Risk in the Young.

Feature image: Ashmole & Co Haverfordwest Partner, Ian Badham, with Daniel Mason from the Dean Mason Memorial Fund

Ashmole & Co have raised a staggering £16,000 over the past 12 months for Tenovus Cancer Care. The staff of the accountancy firm skydived, run marathons and walked many miles to raise funds for the Welsh cancer charity.

Ten Ashmole & Co staff took on the ultimate thrill-seeking challenge recently by doing a tandem skydive over the Gower coastline. Jim Cornock, Partner, ran both the recent London Marathon and last autumn’s Marathon Eryri. Helen James in the Ammanford office organised a fundraising entertainment evening which raised over £1,600. Staff and Partners were sponsored to walk twelve miles along the Swansea coastal path last September. Staff in all offices also held dress down Fridays and baked cakes to help raise funds.

Tenovus Cancer Care is a Wales-based charity which gives help, hope and a voice to everyone affected by cancer. Tenovus is there for anyone affected by cancer. Together with its inspiring community of supporters, volunteers and fundraisers, the charity is determined to be there for everyone affected today, tomorrow and beyond.

Sharon George, Ashmole & Co Partner in the Carmarthen office, said,

The £16,109.55 raised by Ashmole & Co will fund the running costs, staffing and treatments in one of Tenovus’ mobile support units for one month.

Dealing with cancer can be frightening and stressful but Tenovus Cancer Care are there to help. They can provide treatment, expert advice and support. Tenovus relies on generous donations, as well as income from its retail chain, to run its cancer support services. The free support line is at the heart of their services which extend into Welsh communities with their fabulous Sing-with-Us choirs and Mobile Support Units bringing treatments closer to home.  For more information visit: www.tenovuscancercare.org.uk  

Clare Davies, Tenovus Cancer Care’s Regional Fundraising Manager said,

Feature image: Ashmole & Co Partners handing over a cheque for £16,109.55 to Clare Davies, Regional Fundraising Manager for Tenovus Cancer Care outside one of the mobile support units. L-R: Ashmole & Co Partners – Christine Daultrey, Vinal Patel, with Clare Davies from Tenovus Cancer Care in the middle, Sharon George and Laura Craddock.

Ian Badham, one of Ashmole & Co’s Partners in Haverfordwest, Tenby and Cardigan is celebrating a significant work anniversary this month having been employed by the accountancy firm for 30 years.

Ian started as an ACCA Trainee Accountant in Ashmole & Co’s Haverfordwest office in 1995 after graduating with an Accountancy & Finance Degree from Bristol University. He became a Partner, based in the Cardigan office, 10 years later in 2005.

A lot of changes have taken place during Ian’s time with Ashmole & Co. When he started there was only one computer with internet access in the whole office. It was a huge change to go from everything being paper-based to where we are now working in a digital office environment.

Ian, who lives in Penally near Tenby, said,

As well as managing a team in Haverfordwest, Ian is also one of the Partners in the Cardigan and Tenby offices. He is married to Claire and they have two sons. Most of Ian’s spare time is taken up with family as his youngest son plays rugby for the Scarlets and Carmarthen Quins, so he travels all around Wales to support him. His eldest son has recently had a child so Ian is enjoying his grandad duties. He also makes the most of the great outdoors in Pembrokeshire as he enjoys playing golf and sea rowing and kayaking.

Ashmole & Co, Chartered, Certified Accountants, has been established for over 125 years this year. It is one of the largest accountancy and auditing practices in south Wales, operating from thirteen offices including Swansea, Ammanford and Llandeilo.

Pupils of Ysgol Llandybie Primary School are benefiting from Ashmole & Co’s financial support. The Ammanford office of the accountancy firm has helped the school with the annual purchase of the online maths resource called MyMaths.

Llandybie Primary School uses the online resource to help pupils and parents with the teaching of maths at home. The MyMaths programme allows teachers to set tasks for pupils as well as provide them with tutorials to show them the mathematical concepts being taught. It is able to assist in all areas of mathematics from shape to space, data to financial literacy.

Laura Craddock, Partner in Ashmole & Co’s Ammanford office, said,

Llandybie Primary School Head Teacher, Rhian Pritchard, said,

Ashmole & Co Chartered, Certified Accountants have been established since 1897 and are one of the largest accountancy and auditing practices in south Wales, operating from 13 offices throughout south and west Wales including Swansea, Carmarthen and Haverfordwest.

Feature image: Llandybie Primary School year 6 pupils with Head Teacher, Rhian Pritchard and Ashmole & Co Partner in the Ammanford office, Laura Craddock.

Ashmole & Co are delighted to announce Jodie Cole, in the Haverfordwest office, has completed her studies and passed all her exams to become a qualified member of the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants).

Jodie, from Kilgetty in Pembrokeshire, joined the Ashmole & Co team as a Trainee in 2020 after gaining her Degree in Business & Management with Finance at Cardiff Metropolitan University.

Day to day, Jodie prepares year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, prepares tax returns, completes VAT returns and assists with audits.

Will Hughes, Partner in Ashmole & Co’s Haverfordwest office said,

A number of staff have achieved ACCA exam success recently including Simone Terry in the Haverfordwest office, Harvey Collins in the Swansea office, Ceirion Harries and Dafydd Saunders in our Ammanford office and Rhys Owen in our Cardigan office.

Ashmole & Co are one of the largest chartered certified accountants in south Wales. The firm has recently launched its Accountancy Apprenticeship Scheme for 2025 and is on the search for new Trainee Accountants to start this summer.

Those interested in training with Ashmole & Co can be school, college or university graduates. Applications will be accepted from those currently studying for their GCSEs, A Levels or Degree. Anyone who is looking for a new career in accountancy and those looking to do an internship during their degree studies are also encouraged to apply. If you feel you have the qualities to be part of the team at Ashmole & Co, please email, with your CV attached to AshmoleHR@ashmole.co.uk. Alternatively, apply for a specific vacancy listed on the website: www.ashmole.co.uk

Jodie said,

Jodie did her GCSEs and A Levels at Greenhill school, Tenby. She lives with her mother and brother and in her spare time enjoys walking her dogs on the beach, socialising with friends and going to the gym.

Ashmole & Co is delighted to announce the launch of its Accountancy Apprenticeship Scheme for 2025. One of the largest accountancy firms in south Wales is on the search for new Trainee Accountants to start this summer.

Those interested in training with Ashmole & Co can be school, college or university graduates. The firm will accept applications from those currently studying for their GCSEs, A Levels or Degree. Anyone who is looking for a new career in accountancy and those looking to do an internship during their degree studies are also encouraged to apply.

Vinal Patel, is one of Ashmole & Co’s newest Partners. He joined Ashmole & Co as a trainee, straight from school, in 2002. Whilst working full time for the accountancy firm, for over 20 years, he has achieved his ATT and ACCA qualifications.

Vinal said,

Those joining the Ashmole & Co Apprenticeship Scheme straight from school will start on the AAT path to qualifications and those joining us as college/university graduates will usually start on the ACCA qualification route. 

The job description for the trainees includes:

• Ensuring all clients are provided with an excellent service, meeting their deadlines, and supporting day to day queries that clients may have.
• Working as part of a team processing clients’ accounts, tax returns, VAT returns and company secretary duties.
• With the support of colleagues, you will ensure the smooth running of clients’ accounting systems.

The successful candidates will be offered a fully-funded training package in addition to Ashmole & Co’s basic salary. They will be given a permanent contract and be expected to work full time. For full details and the job description please visit the apprenticeship section of the website: www.ashmole.co.uk/english/about-us/ashmole-apprenticeships/ and email your cv to: ashmolehr@ashmole.co.uk

Local talented trainees are the lifeblood of rural accountancy firm, Ashmole & Co, which has offices throughout south and west Wales. Owain Rees, from Hermon, recently started with the Llandeilo team as a Trainee Accountant after completing his A Levels.

Ashmole & Co is committed to supporting its local communities by employing local talent, from trainee accountants to customer services, every member of the team is sourced from within the region.

Owain joined Ashmole & Co after gaining his A Levels at Ysgol Gyfun Bro Myrddin. He lives with his family on a small holding in Hermon. He is now studying for his AAT level 4 with Coleg Sir Gar as part of his traineeship with Ashmole & Co.

As a Trainee Accountant, day to day, Owain completes various tasks relating to preparing accounts, VAT and tax returns for clients including local farming businesses, sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.

Ceri Llwyd, Partner in the Llandeilo and Llandovery Ashmole & Co offices, said,

During his spare time Owain helps out on the family small holding, where they keep Texel and Suffolk sheep. When he isn’t studying for his AAT exams, he enjoys playing cricket for Bronwydd Cricket Club and is a keen supporter of the Scarlets rugby team and Liverpool football team.

Owain said,

Ashmole & Co are one of the largest chartered certified accountants in south Wales. The rapidly expanding and modern firm often has job opportunities for enthusiastic individuals both qualified and non-qualified within the organisation. If you feel you have the qualities to be part of the team at Ashmole & Co, please email, with your CV attached, to AshmoleHR@ashmole.co.uk. Alternatively, apply for a specific vacancy listed on the website: www.ashmole.co.uk

Feature image: Owain Rees on his family small holding.

Recent convert to running, Molly Williams, an Accounts Assistant with Ashmole & Co, will be taking on Cardiff Half Marathon next month to help raise funds for the south Wales accountancy firm’s charity of the year – Tenovus Cancer Care.

Molly is fairly new to running but has started to enjoy pounding the pavements, early in the morning, before she heads to work at the firm’s Abergavenny office. Her first half marathon was last year’s Cardiff Half and she hopes to complete the gruelling 13 mile course in a faster time on Sunday, 6 October.

With Ashmole & Co Molly prepares VAT returns, Tax return information, as well as general office duties such as answering calls and assisting clients who visit the office. She loves being organised and making sure everything is in order for clients. A lot of her time is spent using various accounting programmes such as Sage.

Mark Gould, Partner in Ashmole and Co’s Abergavenny, Haverfordwest, Carmarthen and Ammanford offices, said,

Molly has worked with Ashmole & Co since completing her GCSEs in 2012. She worked for the accountancy firm during her holidays while studying for her A Levels and then her Degree. Molly gained a Business Management Degree from Swansea University, then went on to do a Masters degree in Accounting at the University of South Wales in Pontypridd while working part time with Ashmole & Co. She is currently working full time for Ashmole & Co and studying for her final ACCA exams with the University of South Wales in Newport.   

Elin Murphy, Tenovus Cancer Care’s Regional Fundraising Manager for south west Wales, said,

Tenovus Cancer Care are a Wales-based charity which gives help, hope and a voice to everyone affected by cancer. Tenovus is there for anyone affected by cancer. Together with its inspiring community of supporters, volunteers and fundraisers, the charity is determined to be there for everyone affected today, tomorrow and beyond.

Any donations to support Molly and Ashmole & Co’s fundraising would be gratefully received. Here is the link to the Just Giving page, or you can donate at any office: Ashmole and co is fundraising for Tenovus Cancer Care (justgiving.com)

Nine Ashmole & Co staff will take on the ultimate thrill-seeking challenge next month to help raise funds for Tenovus Cancer Care. Nine of the accountancy firm’s staff, from across south Wales, have agreed to do a tandem skydive!

Just weeks after walking twelve miles along the Swansea coastal path to raise funds, the group of staff are now gearing up to do something they have never done before – a tandem skydive over the Gower coastline.

Karl Wilcox, Partner in Ashmole and Co’s Cardigan office and one of those doing the skydive said,

Skydiving is the ultimate thrill-seeking challenge where you enjoy the exhilarating and unforgettable feeling of flying through the clouds from over 10,000ft at up to 120 mph! For tandem skydives, participants can complete their training and jump on the same day. They can let a British Parachuting Association instructor do all the work while they enjoy the ride!

Those taking part in this thrill-seeking adventure on Saturday, 5 October, are: Karl Wilcox, Partner and Max Geary, Trainee Accountant from the Cardigan office; Eirian Evans, Payroll & HR Manager, based in Carmarthen; Vinal Patel, Partner, based in Ammanford and Carmarthen; Sam Jones, Accountant and Gareth Thomas, Trainee Accountant from the Llandeilo office; Kane Williams, Accountant from the Ammanford office; Rachel Jones, Payroll Clerk and Matthew Price, Payroll Assistant from the Haverfordwest office.

Any donations to support Ashmole & Co’s fundraising for Tenovus Cancer Care, would be very gratefully received. Here is the link to the Just Giving page, or you can donate directly to any member of staff or at any office: Ashmole and co is fundraising for Tenovus Cancer Care (justgiving.com)

Elin Murphy, Tenovus Cancer Care’s Regional Fundraising Manager for south west Wales, said,

Tenovus Cancer Care are a Wales-based charity which gives help, hope and a voice to everyone affected by cancer. Tenovus is there for anyone affected by cancer. Together with its inspiring community of supporters, volunteers and fundraisers, the charity is determined to be there for everyone affected today, tomorrow and beyond.