Fraser is the managing partner of the Kirkcaldy office. He has been instrumental in the growth of the Scottish Haines Watts business through both organically and serial mergers, expanding the Edinburgh office presence into Fife and creating some of the best specialist departments in Scotland.

Fraser's depth of experience comes from over 30 years working with a wide spectrum of business sectors from manufacturing, property to professional firms. He prides himself on spotting opportunities to take businesses to a new level of growth and profit by looking beyond the numbers. By providing financial and strategic advice on the business lifecycle, Fraser has helped create a few millionaires along the way.

After 10 years honing his skills with several practices, Fraser launched his own firm Fraser Kerr & Co in 1988. Having managed and grown his own business for over 20 years, he can appreciate the pressures and stresses of modern business both professionally and personally. It is Fraser's forward-thinking approach to positioning business that has ensured his own success as well as his clients.

Fraser's strengths lie in Strategic Planning, Profit Improvement, Tax Planning, Raising Finance, Business Acquisitions and Disposals.

Fraser also acts as a non executive director of several companies in and around the East of Scotland.

Fraser is a keen follower of football and still manages to kick a ball around a six aside court on a regular basis.

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Jean qualified with a medium sized Edinburgh practice before moving on to further her career with spells at two of the then 'Big 8' global accountancy firms. She joined Fraser in 1988 and was instrumental in growing his practice. Jean's areas of expertise lie in the fields of charities and housing associations as well as a broad range of general practice clients. She is also very experienced with SAGE installations and training.

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Stephen joined Haines Watts this year as Corporate Finance Director based in Edinburgh covering Fife and the Lothians. He has nearly 30 years experience in the corporate financial sector and has spent most of his career in industry and commerce holding various key Financial Director positions in businesses with turnovers up to £100 million. His executive ability to advise and assist on a diverse range of financial business complexities culminated in his earning the prestigious award of Financial Director of the Year in 2000.

Originally qualifying in 1982 with a big four firm, Stephen quickly gained a wealth of 'hands on' experience with major acquisitions, disposals, due diligence and management buyouts. Moreover, he has raised bank funding from the majority of UK banks as well as funding from the private equity sector.

Stephen's proven financial expertise and astute understanding of the commercial sector ensures he is particularly well-equipped to advise on fast growth companies, turnarounds, corporate restructurings and startups.

On a personal note, Stephen lives in Edinburgh and is married with three children. His interests outside work include football, rugby and golf. He is also an active member of the Merchant Company and Trustee of the Melville College Trust.

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Graeme is the newest recruit to join Haines Watts in July 2011 after nearly 10 years working with a Chartered Accountancy firm in London's Piccadilly. Prior to his move to London in late 2001, Graeme had worked for two other CA practices in Edinburgh. A qualified Chartered Tax Adviser and member of the Association of Taxation Technicians, Graeme has 15 years 'hands on' tax experience. His areas of expertise include Capital Allowances, OMBs (corporate and non-corporate), Non-UK Residents / Domicile, Investment and Commercial Property.

Graeme has an intuitive understanding of tax planning and takes great satisfaction by helping his clients keep their tax bills as low as possible. His talent lies in identifying existing and new tax-saving opportunities. Graeme's wealth of knowledge and proficiency ensures he has a host of tax efficient solutions that he tailors to the specific needs of his clients.

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