About us
Jackson Bly was established in 1980 in Beeston, Nottingham with just two partners and a secretary. More than 25 years later it now has three partners, employs about 20 full time staff members and services a client base that has increased over 16 times that of the early start-up days. The firm works from purpose-built offices in Chilwell benefiting from good links to the M1 and close to the centre of Nottingham.
Richard Jackson Senior partner and founder of Jackson Bly sadly passed away aged 58, on 1 December 2007.
A familiar and extremely popular face of Nottingham's business community, Richard enjoyed much of his life in the city which he loved and made it the home of his family and his successful firm, Jackson Bly.
Jackson Bly celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2005 and it was testament to Richard and fellow founding partner, Roger Bly's unique, warm and jovial style of consultancy that many of the business relationships that they started with had stayed with them until that day. Roger retired in 2005 and Richard, with partners Jeff Parr and Liz Searby, began to establish the successful foundations for Jackson Bly's future.
Richard leaves behind his beloved wife Nicky, sons Mark and Robert and granddaughter Gracie.
He also leaves behind his "second family", Jackson Bly partners Jeff and Liz his 'right hand woman' Carolyn, and the team of 17 at the firm's Chilwell offices, who continue to build on Richard's foundations.
A familiar and extremely popular face of Nottingham's business community, Richard enjoyed much of his life in the city which he loved and made it the home of his family and his successful firm, Jackson Bly.
Jackson Bly celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2005 and it was testament to Richard and fellow founding partner, Roger Bly's unique, warm and jovial style of consultancy that many of the business relationships that they started with had stayed with them until that day. Roger retired in 2005 and Richard, with partners Jeff Parr and Liz Searby, began to establish the successful foundations for Jackson Bly's future.
Richard leaves behind his beloved wife Nicky, sons Mark and Robert and granddaughter Gracie.
He also leaves behind his "second family", Jackson Bly partners Jeff and Liz his 'right hand woman' Carolyn, and the team of 17 at the firm's Chilwell offices, who continue to build on Richard's foundations.
Jeff Parr Taxation Partner Jeff is the firm’s taxation partner and leads the growing taxation team. He has more than 25 years experience as a tax specialist including over 10 years as a tax partner with a national/international Top 10 firm. Jeff deals with the firm’s corporate reconstruction and family business taxation issues managing succession planning, MBOs and takeovers. Jeff is renowned throughout the East Midlands and South Yorkshire for his taxation consultancy work with the region’s SMEs, family owned and managed businesses and high net worth individuals. Jeff is a keen football and cricket fan and keeps up-to-date with the fortunes of his local clubs as well as playing golf when time permits. He is an ordained minister in the Church of England. jeff@jacksonbly.com
Liz Searby Audit and Accounts Partner Liz has been with the firm for five years and was made partner in 2004. She deals with general practice issues and specialises in providing independent financial advice for financial advisors and solicitors. She also manages a portfolio of clients ensuring accounts are completed on time and they adhere to compliance issues. She has more than 16 years industry experience which was accumulated while occupying senior positions at two Top 10 firms. Liz is very interested in family history and she is a keen follower of tennis. liz@jacksonbly.com
Steve Harrison Steve is Jackson Bly’s audit manager who joined the team in summer 2006. He is responsible for filing reviews for all aspects of practice procedure and assists the audit team in continuing to deliver quality of service to clients. Steve has recently achieved FCCA status and has more than 20 years of industry experience. When he’s not working Steve enjoys playing football with his three sons and going to watch Notts County. He’s also interested in films and regularly goes to the cinema. steve@jacksonbly.com
Ian Dickinson Ian joined Jackson Bly in early 2006 as a senior tax manager and works on the firm’s personal and corporate tax compliance clients. He has more than a decade of tax consultancy experience having previously worked for two major accountancy firms. Ian works alongside taxation partner Jeff Parr and with a team of seven tax consultants. Ian is a Nottingham Forest fan and enjoys playing golf and travelling whenever possible. ian@jacksonbly.com