Our Director
James Burnett joined the firm in September 1998 after gaining a BA (Hons) degree in business studies from Glamorgan University and qualified as a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in 2002.
He started his career at Clay Shaw Thomas as a trainee in the Audit Department, working with various owner-managed small and medium-sized enterprises.
Based on his strong work ethic and commitment to delivering exceptional advice and support to clients he was promoted to Director in 2015.
James specialises in Audit Assurance and Corporate Finance and has considerable experience in due diligence, business planning, financial forecasting, management buy-outs, management buy-ins and business development advice covering all types and sectors of business.
He is also experienced in raising commercial finance and has developed excellent relationships with a range of commercial funders, who can assist Clay Shaw Thomas’ growing number of clients.
In 2018 James become a qualified financial planner to provide his clients with pension, investments and protection advice.
By combining his commercial business experience with taxation and wealth planning he provides a holistic outcome for his clients – ensuring they maximise their wealth creation.
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