Meet the team
Marcus West FCCA
Managing Director
Marcus joined Coulter & Co back in 2001 and qualified as a chartered certified accountant in 2005. Marcus is originally from the Melton Mowbray area and having gained experiences in all aspects of accountancy and taxation, he became a partner in 2008. In 2021 Michael Coulter retired and Marcus became the Managing Director and 100% share owner of Coulter and Co. When he isn’t working you will usually find him on a golf course or walking his dogs with his wife Grace.
Jason Harrison FCCA
Client Manager
Jason joined Coulter & Co back in 2008 straight from passing his A Levels, he quickly got AAT qualified and then in 2013 qualified as a chartered certified accountant.
Jason is responsible for all areas of accounting and taxation and looks after his own portfolio of clients whilst supporting the other staff members.
Jason who is a relatively new parent still finds time to follow his beloved Leicester City all over Europe and has completed the 92 ground challenge.
Ben Bates-Issitt FCCA
Manager
Ben joined Coulter and Co in 2023. He has been in the Accountancy profession for 16 years and become ACCA Chartered in 2019. Ben is a client manager here who is responsible for all areas of accounting and taxation alongside looking after his own portfolio of clients and supporting other staff. When not at work you will find Ben on a golf course or spending time with his Dog and Fiancé.
Richard Brown
Accounts Assistant
Rich worked in West Bridgford for a Chartered accountants for 4 years before moving to Coulter & Co in 2017. Rich is responsible for producing company accounts and maintains clients records through the year on various accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks and Sage. He also runs many of our clients’ payrolls, VAT returns and CIS returns.
Rich has two children and when he isn’t busy looking after them you will find him playing football.
Claire Parker
Accounts Assistant & Payroll Manager
Claire who is AAT qualified joined Coulter & Co in 2017. Claire is responsible for payroll and pensions, preparation of company accounts, taxation, VAT & CIS returns, and bookkeeping. Claire has gained very good experience with various account packages SAGE, Xero, QuickBooksand Superpay.
Claire has 2 sons and when she has some spare time away from them she enjoys socialising with her friends and going out for dinner.
Jade Buxton
Office Administrator
Jade's role within the company is that of office administrator and has been working with Xero for 8+ years, completing bookkeeping and general accounting duties. She has an eye for detail and is hyper organised. Outside of work, Jade enjoys spending time with her daughter and dogs, soaking up the countryside.
Nisha Sisodia
Accounts assistant
Nisha joined Coulter & Co in 2024, bringing with her 14 years of experience in Accountancy Practice. She has a wide range of knowledge from preparing Limited company accounts, to self-assessment tax returns and VAT return preparation. Outside of work, Nisha enjoys dining out with family and friends, as well as indulging in a bit of shopping.
Jemma Tillson
Accounts Assistant
Jemma left university with a degree in Mathematics and joined Coulter & Co in 2002.
Jemma is responsible for the preparation of accounts, VAT, Tax Returns, bookkeeping and payroll she also controls all of our clients statutory filing obligations. Jemma is also proficient in handling various accounting and payroll packages such as SAGE, Xero and Superpay.
Outside of work Jemma enjoys socialising with her friends and family, walking her dog, shopping and going out for meals and to the theatre.