Company History
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2015-Present Date
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Management Team

Jim Hamilton - Director
Jim Hamilton has a strong local connection and qualified as a CA after serving his apprenticeship with the firm. He became a partner in 1976, and moved the business to its current location in 1990. Jim works with a variety of business clients at all stages of their development, and is a panel member for PSYBT. Outside of the office Jim is a keen badminton player and runs a local badminton club. Jim is married with two daughters.

Ian Barr - Director
Ian graduated from Glasgow University in 1987, and qualified as a CA in 1991, when he also joined the firm. In 2002, Ian became a partner of the firm establishing his own client base both locally and further afield. Ian is a keen golfer and an avid supporter of St Mirren Football Club and has held a season ticket for a number of years.

Stephen Sutherland - Director
Having graduated from the University of Leeds in 2002 with a degree in Psychology, Stephen joined the firm in 2003 as a Tax Assistant. He has since trained with the firm, qualifying as a Chartered Tax Adviser in 2008 and is a member of the Association of Tax Technicians and the Chartered Institute of Taxation. Since then he has worked hard in developing the tax function of the firm and we were delighted to welcome Stephen as a director of the firm in late 2015. Outside of the office Stephen enjoys time with his family and is a keen Aberdeen supporter.

Michael D Ferguson - Director
With a primary degree in modern languages, Michael trained with a Big 4 firm and qualified as a CA in 2006, before moving on to other roles in corporate finance, financial services and the nonprofit sector. Prior to joining JMT in early 2025, Michael spent around 10 years in a number of senior roles with responsibility for strategic financial management and financial reporting. As such, Michael brings a blend of practice and senior corporate experience which enables him to offer our clients a broad and valuable perspective for their business challenges.
Originally from Belfast, Michael is an avid follower of Ulster & Ireland rugby, a keen – though he would say distinctly average! – runner and an enthusiastic motorcyclist. Michael is married, with a son and a daughter.
Tracey Johnston - Associate
Tracey graduated from Glasgow University in 1987, with a BSc in Topographic Science. She decided on a change in career and joined John M Taylor & Co in 1991 to begin training as an accountant. She qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1999 and became an associate in 2002. Tracey is married with 2 daughters and a son.