Miriam Akhtar

Position: Head of Digital Accounting
Email: miriam.akhtar@alexandersloan.co.uk
Phone: 0141 204 8989

I was appointed Head of Digital Accounting from September 2021, having joined Alexander Sloan as the firm’s Cloud Accountant in 2019 shortly after becoming ACCA qualified.  My role is to encourage the use of cloud accounting software, such as Xero,  by our clients and being involved in the firm’s cloud-related projects.

As technology in accountancy evolves through initiatives like Making Tax Digital I aim to ensure our clients are the forefront of emerging technologies.

I use my experience in Xero to demonstrate, train and convert clients’ bookkeeping software and assist them gaining from the efficiencies of using cloud-based accounting software.

Phil Morrice

Position: Managing Partner
Email: philip.morrice@alexandersloan.co.uk
Phone: 0141 204 8989

I’ve been with Alexander Sloan since 1993.  Having built up an in-depth knowledge over the years in the Housing Association sector,  I head up our Registered Social Landlords (RSL) team and regularly provide training, risk management, and technical advice to both RSL staff and governing bodies such as Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR).

I am also a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors and lead Alexander Sloan’s Internal Audit team.   I also advise commercial clients in a variety of sectors.

I’m a member of the ACCA Global Law Forum.

Phil

David Jeffcoat

Position: Partner
Email: david.jeffcoat@alexandersloan.co.uk
Phone: 0131 228 7979

I am based out of the Edinburgh office and, whether it’s charities requiring independent examinations, or housing associations looking for an external audit, to assisting small companies with annual accounts or business support such as management accounts and payroll,  I work with a range of clients, supporting their different requirements.

I joined Alexander Sloan as a trainee back in 2003 and became Partner in 2017, so for a number of my clients I’ve been involved at every level and have worked with them for more than 15 years.

I am on the firm’s Charities Technical and Training subcommittee.   Since July 2021, I am also responsible for overseeing Alexander Sloan’s staffing and recruitment needs.

Allison Devine

Position: Senior Partner
Email: allison.devine@alexandersloan.co.uk
Phone: 0141 204 8989

I have a particular expertise in the Healthcare sector as well as having a strong client base in the not-for-profit sector, working with charities, housing associations and credit unions.

As part of Alexander Sloan’s ‘Virtual FD’ services,  I have worked with a number of owner-managed businesses and charities in recent years, assisting them in providing our ‘Virtual FD’ service,  developing and implementing improvements in their financial reporting systems and governance.

I am a member of the Charities Technical and Training subcommittee and carry out training for trustees seeking to understand the finances of their charities.