About us
Purvis Stevens LLP is a firm of two partners supported by a team of professional staff, most of which are fully qualified accountants. We are committed to maintaining a strong and professional team with an emphasis on interpersonal skills.
Gavin Purvis FCCA, BA(Hons.) – Partner Email: Gavin@purvis-stevens.com Graduated with an honours degree in accountancy. Qualified in the City of London in 1978. Gavin has over 30 years experience within the profession dealing with a wide range of clients over numerous business sectors focusing in particular on the needs of owner-managed businesses. Specialisations:
- Financial management
- Tax planning
- Printing industry
- Property management
Barry Irvine - Partner Email: Barry@purvis-stevens.com In excess of 30 years giving tax advice within the profession and industry, Barry draws from a wealth of tax experience. He deals with all matters relating to tax compliance, planning and related issues. Specialisations:
- Personal Tax
- Company Tax
- Inheritance Tax
- Inland Revenue Investigations
- Tax planning
Roy Stevens FCCA, BA(Hons.) – Consultant Email: Roy@purvis-stevens.com Graduated with an honours degree in accountancy. Qualified in the City of London in 1976. Roy has over 30 years experience as a qualified accountant including 6 years within industry and the remainder within general practice. Roy has considerable experience advising small and medium sized businesses on not just the core areas of audit, accounts and taxation but also other areas of commercial interest including business structures and company acquisitions and disposals. Specialisations:
- Financial accounts
- Business start-ups
- Due diligence
- V.A.T
- Freight forwarding
Vicky Craig ACA, BSC(Hons.) Email: Vicky@purvis-stevens.com Vicky is also a graduate in accountancy. She is our senior in the audit and accounts department. Previous to joining Purvis Stevens LLP, she was assistant manager with PriceWaterhouseCoopers. Specialisations:
- Financial Accounts
- Payroll
- Company secretarial
Brendan Johnson FCCA Email: Brendan@purvis-stevens.com Brendan qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant in 1999 and joined the practice in 2004. Brendan has a wide range of general practice experience with many different business sectors varying from small to medium sized businesses. Specialisations:
- Management Accounts
- Company audit
- Charity accounts
- Implementation of sage accounting software
Tim Penson BSC(Hons.) Email: Tim@purvis-stevens.com Tim is another graduate in accountancy who is training to become a Chartered Certified Accountant.



