Key Contacts - Truro

Ian Fraser - Partner
Audit Assurance and Accounts

Having joined Bishop Fleming in 1979, Ian led the establishment of our Truro office in 1987 and has led and grown that office to be one of the biggest accountants in Cornwall.

He and his team still advise many of the clients won at the time of opening that office 20 years ago. They are also now accountants and advisers to many more of the Duchy’s owner managed businesses.

Born and educated in Plymouth, Ian is widely recognised as one of Cornwall’s leading business advisers. A former chairman of Truro’s Round Table, and county chairman, he is currently chairman of Truro’s 45 Club.

Ian comments, “Working with a team of specialists, my focus is on adding value to my clients and their businesses. My approach is to understand their long-term goals and aspirations and to enhance their profitability. This includes taking an objective view of what the business is trying to achieve, and working closely with the owners of the business to help them make it happen."

Ewan McClymont
Head of Grants Advice Service

After a successful career in sales, marketing and business consultancy, Ewan joined Bishop Fleming in 2002. Since then, he has spear-headed the grants section of our Corporate Finance department, ensuring our knowledge of grant funding is the best in the area, and fostering excellent relations with all local grant giving bodies.

Alison Oliver - Partner
Tax

Alison joined Bishop Fleming as an assistant manager in 1990 and, the following year, became the Truro office’s first person to complete their qualification as a chartered accountant. She became a partner in 1997.

In addition to providing tax advice to many of our Cornish clients, Alison is an active member of the firm’s specialist teams serving the Charities & Not-for-Profit, Professional Partnerships, and Wealth Management sectors.

A Chartered Institute of Tax prize-winner, Alison also holds the CTA qualification and is an associate of the British Institute of Management.  She acts as staff-partner for our Truro office.
 
Alison comments, "I focus on adding value to my clients and their business, taking into account both business and owner needs and aspirations. As one of the firm’s tax specialists, I am able to assist businesses by providing pro-active practical tax planning advice without losing sight of the underlying commercial issues."