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Meet our friendly team

We are a small team of qualified, highly experienced accountants who are passionate about supporting North East businesses.

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Jamie McDonald

Managing Director

Jamie founded the company in March 2012 and has since seen One Two One grow to a team of five, providing services to North East businesses across several industries.

Jamie is in charge of managing the entire client base and ensuring their accounting needs are met. He conducts all prospect meetings and oversees all aspects of One Two One Accounts’ operation and management.

He enjoys helping local businesses become more tax efficient, saving them money and contributing towards the success of their business.

Outside of work, Jamie enjoys watching football, playing pool and attending live music shows.

Tracey Dargan

Accountant

With over 45 years of accounting experience, Tracey is responsible for advising and completing tax returns and CIS returns, looking after limited company accounts and assisting with the tax and preparation of sole traders and partnership accounts.

The most rewarding aspect of Tracey’s role is seeing her clients’ businesses grow and succeed.

When not in the office, Tracey can usually be found walking her dog Coco, who is a frequent visitor to our office in Seaton Delaval!

Laura Walker

Accountant

Laura has been a member of the One Two One team for over three years, having joined us in January 2021.

On a day-to-day basis, Laura is responsible for account preparation, payroll processing, VAT returns, self-assessment tax returns, corporation tax returns and ad-hoc client queries. In her words, the most rewarding aspect of her role is being able to take the weight off a client’s shoulders and give them peace of mind.

In her spare time, Laura enjoys visiting restaurants and taking her six-year-old out for a trip to the cinema, as well as binge-watching the occasional box set!

Gemma Forbes

Accountant

Gemma joined the One Two One Accounts team in 2023. Her responsibilities include bookkeeping and annual accounts for sole traders as well as preparing and submitting clients’ VAT returns.

Gemma enjoys being able to offer a personalised accountancy service to her clients, using her knowledge and expertise to meet their unique needs.

When Gemma’s not in the office, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and making memories.

Jenni Laidlaw

Office Manager

Jenni has been part of the team since August 2022. Her responsibilities include client interaction, appointment scheduling, bookkeeping and payroll processing.

When asked about her role, Jenni said, “I enjoy every aspect of my job and feel fulfilled when I produce results for our clients!”

In her spare time, she enjoys taking part in arts and crafts and was even the mastermind behind our Christmas window decorations, which earned One Two One the title of ‘best-dressed business’ in Seaton Delaval!

Ready to take the next step
in your financial management?

Call us on 0191 338 7374 to discover how our expert services can help your business. Offering personalised support, we’ll tailor an accountancy price package just for you.

Sole Trader prices from £35 plus VAT per month.
Limited Company prices from £85 plus VAT per month.

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See how we’ve helped
other local businesses

“Always responsive with both emails and calls”

One Two One Accounts have been my accountants now for over 9 years. They’re always responsive with both emails and calls. Their extensive knowledge of tax, vat and company related tasks are a huge asset, putting me straight on any accounting related questions I may have. Whether it be something pressing, or a discussion on a potential new direction for my business, the team is always happy to offer up their council and expertise, allowing me to focus on my day to day work knowing the other side of the business is in great shape

John Colebourn, Director JC Illustration Ltd

“Wouldn't go anywhere else”

Arluchi Plastering Division have used One Two One Accounts for over 3 years now and we couldn’t be happier with the service we receive. 5 star every time, wouldn’t go anywhere else

Tony Shandran, Director Arluchi Plastering Division Ltd

I am so pleased with the accountancy services provided to us by One Two One Accounts since we appointed them five years ago. They have been both competent and efficient in sorting out our year end accounts and our Partnership Tax Return, which was for our small business. More than that, Self-Assessment Tax Returns and Corporation Tax are all correctly calculated and then returned in good time. And I really appreciated it when One Two One Accounts gave our business practical support. This was through a time when a bank seemed to be applying excessively complicated administrative procedures upon us. This has been resolved now.

Martin Morley, Director MHM Road Safety Ltd