Meet The Team
Hayley M. Perham BA (Hons) FAIA, CPA, FMAAT, ATT (Tax)
Principal Director/Taxation Consultant
Hayley has been a director of taxation services for CRW Accountants since 2002. Having trained and qualified within CRW Accountants since 1994, Hayley has established a sound knowledge as a professional accountant in practice and this, combined with her experience of dealing with clients on a day-to-day individual and business basis enables her to provide reliable and beneficial taxation and other professional services.
A fully qualified member of the Association of International Accountants, together with membership of the Associations of Accounting and Tax Technicians, Hayley is able to deal with all accounting and taxation obligations of the professional bodies of which she is a member. In addition, Hayley can draw upon the knowledge and disciplines gained from studying with the Open University for a first-class honours degree in sociology and psychological studies. These factors, combined with personal skills, provide a friendly and welcoming professional approach to assist all individuals and businesses.
Miss Zoë Parsons BA MA
Administrator / PA
Zoë joined the firm in 2011 and has quickly taken full responsibility for all admin and associated duties. Zoë has previously studied and gained an LLB law & accounting degree with honours and continued her studies to achieve a master’s in European law. Zoë currently lives in Colyton and her main interest outside the office is walking. Zoë can be spotted regularly roaming the surrounding countryside with her two dogs.
Keeley Widger AAT QB
Accounting Services Manager
Keeley joined the Firm in 2018 and now oversees the payroll, CIS, VAT and client QuickBooks services. Keeley is also now responsible for overseeing our Corporate Client portfolio undertaking Company Statutory Accounts and Corporation Tax returns.
Nick Marillier
Accounting Services Assistant
Nick joined the Firm in 2023 having previously undertaken book-keeping services on a self-employed basis. Nick has a previous established career history in the hospitality services having been responsible for various establishments in terms of book-keeping and management aspects. Nick is currently studying towards his AAT qualifications and assists with book-keeping work, VAT returns, Payroll and basic accounts preparation work.
Archie Clode (AAT Level 2 Distinction) Accounting Services Assistant
Archie joined the practice in 2021 on a training apprenticeship scheme to obtain his AAT qualifications. Archie has successfully completed levels 2 & 3 of the AAT Technician scheme.
Archie is responsible for the day to day payroll requirements of our clients, assisting with book-keeping (digital and manual), initial Accounts preparation work for Sole Traders/Partnerships and Limited Companies and VAT Returns.
Archie is a keen sportsman, playing for Colyton Football Club and achieved a personal challenge of running the London Marathon in 2024.
Christopher R. Way BA, MSc, AIA, CPA, Dip. Bus
Consultant
Chris commenced his professional accountancy practice in 1985. He trained in a national firm of chartered accountants and has established his own practice based on the concept of individual service supported by advanced technology and trained staff, thus allowing a minimisation of costs to the overall benefit of all concerned. Since 1985, he has liaised at high levels with the Inland Revenue, Customs & Excise, bankers and other professionals. As a professional accountant, in addition to operating his own commercial business, he has experience solving the numerous problems that are encountered time to time by individuals and businesses.
Chris holds a diploma in business studies and a Bachelor of Arts degree, and he is also a member of the Association of International Accountants, a UK Government recognised Qualifying Body of Statutory Auditors. As part of his continuing professional development Chris studied three years for and was awarded a master’s degree in 2011 by the prestigious University of Northampton’s business school. Chris’s research thesis was centred on owner-managed businesses, the effect of government economic policy and government assistance to owner-managed businesses.
Chris owns an apartment within a 19th century building, which is managed via a property management company so that he is very familiar with the everyday practical aspects of letting properties, statutory accounts and tax treatment of property management companies.
Chris is able to offer Power of Attorney (POA) appointment service to Clients to ensure that proper care and control of Clients financial and taxation matters is maintained for those Clients who may consider it to be a "safety strategy" should future circumstances warrant that.
Richard Cole is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, having been admitted as an associate in 1975 and gaining fellowship in 1981.
Working for Glover Spencer in his early days, Richard was soon admitted to partnership and continued to work for the firm for over 25 years. The strong client base, which was developed over that period, was subsequently sold to Robert Whowell & Partners in 1998, which firm Richard joined as associate partner enabling him to further provide excellent service and expertise to his clientele.
Subsequent to his move to Devon, Richard joined CRW Accountants Ltd, bringing with him a wealth of practical knowledge from over 40 years of professional accounting experience gained in general practice, focusing on owner-managed businesses, to benefit the firm’s clients here.
Richard is married to Beverley. Their son, Thomas, attends school in Axminster.
Richard's interests include golf, cookery and music.
