At Pacitti Accountancy & Business Advisory Ltd , our team of experts provide clients with excellence in both service and advice.
Led by our qualified principal director, our friendly, approachable team bring their own areas of expertise to provide a full service offering for our clients, underpinned by strong communication and delivery.
On-going training and CPD are incredibly important to our organisation – always embracing change, new knowledge and technologies, and always ensuring we are at the forefront for our clients.
Owner & Principal
Maylynda Pacitti
Maylynda Pacitti is a Chartered Certified Accountant who qualified with ACCA in 1999 after entering the profession at a young age. Maylynda was mentored by the late Bruce Andrew CA and, following his sudden passing in 2000, Maylynda decided to dedicate her career to his firm. Having spent over 27 years in professional practice before starting Pacitti Accountancy & Business Advisory, Maylynda comes with an extensive knowledge and broad experience and knows exactly what it takes to look after owner managed businesses of any size and sector. From business start up to wind down, Maylynda works closely with clients to ensure they get the best possible advice to achieve the best possible outcome. Maylynda’s passionate approach to her client’s business is what sets her apart from other accountants and this passion and approach is at the heart of Pacitti Accountancy & Business Advisory.
Known affectionately as the ‘workaholic’, before MP hits her desk she’s already hit a 6am circuit class. Fun secret fact – Maylynda has performed in numerous festivals Belly dancing including the Edinburgh Festival. She loves all things family, prosecco and dancing.
Meet the Team
Kelly Sneddon
TAX MANAGER
Kelly joined Team Pacitty in March 2021 as Tax Manager but was already well known to the team, having worked with Maylynda and Richie for almost 20 years in a previous practice. Kelly’s role includes all things taxation – from personal to corporation tax, P11Ds to HMRC enquiries and it is likely that most of our clients will have met with or spoken to Kelly at some point in their time at Pacitti. Kelly has ambitions to grow the tax arm of the business and her own role within PH which we will be supporting all the way. Kelly is the life and soul of our office and her singing is legendary – she can always be relied upon to be first up at the karaoke! Her world outside of the office revolves around her family and in particular her football mad son and when not at her desk (or hanging onto a microphone) can normally be found cheering him on at the side of a football pitch somewhere around Glasgow. Asked what she enjoys about working within Pacitti and she says it is all down to her amazing colleagues and the support she receives.
Richie Davidson
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Richie joined Team Pacitti in December 2020 as a senior accountant and like Kelly, was already well known to the team having worked with Maylynda and Kelly in a previous practice.
Richie’s role has involved him working closely with clients to help them move from manual to digital records and software to ensure they are fully MTD compliant, day to day supervision of the accounts team and servicing a portfolio of clients monthly, quarterly and annually. Richie is a busy Dad to 2 teenagers and if that was not enough he is also the treasurer of a local bowling club, keen player and often seen helping out behind the bar. Thankfully he enjoys some downtime and as an avid supporter of the Tartan Army he loves to travel all over Scotland and elsewhere supporting his team and country. And whilst he may seem quiet we are reliably informed he has a black belt in Tae-Kwon-Do! Asked what he enjoys about working within Pacitti and he says it is working with a great team.
Maureen Boyce
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Maureen joined Team Pacitti with a wealth of experience in March 2021 as a senior accountant and her role involves preparing annual and management accounts for a large portfolio of clients. Maureen also keeps us on our toes with deadlines and many of our clients will have received an email from her chasing information and reminding them of when key documents are due. Maureen affectionately refers to herself as the ‘older lady’ of the office, but one that is ageing disgracefully! She keeps threatening to not come back from her beloved second home in Portugal but thankfully always does find her way back to sunny Paisley and her desk. Other than Portugal Maureen loves all things gin, prosecco and horse related and this is typical of the warm, sociable person she is within our team. Asked what she enjoys about working within Pacitti and she say that the bosses and colleagues are always available, helpful, friendly and flexible. She wishes to retire gracefully one day but for now we hope she stays disgraceful with us for a few years yet!
Sean Cassidy
PAYROLL & CIS ADMINISTRATOR
Sean joined Team Pacitti from the previous practice which he joined in October 2018 straight from school. He also started as a Business and Admin Apprentice where he helped with payroll and filing. He has since worked up to managing the payroll and CIS function within the office and has just embarked on his professional payroll qualifications, hoping to be CIPP qualified in time. All of our clients have probably met Sean at some point over the years and he is a well loved member of the team. When not making sure people are paid on time, Sean loves to go out to restaurants and for drinks with friends and jet off on holiday to the sun, with Florida being one of his favourite destinations. But his true love is tattoos and he has 45 to date! Asked what he enjoys about working within Pacitti and he says that he feels supported and recognized and that there is a great atmosphere in the office where everyone can have a laugh whilst working hard.
Gosia Stec
ACCOUNTANT
Gosia joined Team Pacitti in October 2022 and is another member of the team who was already well known to us, having worked with a number of us before. It is early days for Gosia in her Pacitti journey but she has already established great relationships with the team and a number of clients. Gosia would love to develop her career into a senior position and is always keen to gain more knowledge and experience. This carries into her personal life where as well as being a very busy Mum of 2 she loves to read, visit churches and go stargazing, with a dream to one day visit Machu Picchu in Peru and also to see the Aurora Borealis. Gosia is from Poland but has well and truly adopted Scotland as her and her families home and whilst she struggles a little with the famous Scottish weather she loves the Scottish hills, mountains, lakes and glens. Asked about what she enjoys about working within Pacitti she says it is a great bunch of people and a very supportive environment.
Anne Manson
COMPANIES HOUSE ADMINISTRATOR
Anne has been Team Pacitti since our beginnings having worked at the previous practice since September 2018. Anne will be well known to our limited company clients as she manages the administration of Companies House returns and amendments. She has a wealth of administrative experience and is amazingly well organized – much needed in a deadline driven business like Pacitti. Anne’s world revolves around her family and when not visiting her 3 gorgeous grandchildren in Dubai, Anne loves to walk her dog each weekend down at her caravan in Ayrshire. Anne is an ardent supporter against animal cruelty and loves to sing having been a singer with a Glasgow band back in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Cece Zhang
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
Our Cece has more than 15 years’ experience working across different accountancy practices, developing a broad range of knowledge and experience within the profession. In her role as Assistant Accountant at Pacitti, she brings a professional and personable approach to her work and is committed to providing a high standard of service to our clients. With her bubbly personality she is a delight to have around the office.
Outside of work, Cece is a busy mum of two and enjoys spending quality time with her family. She also enjoys pottery, which provides an opportunity to be creative and unwind.
Cece loves being part of the Pacitti team and values the friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment.
Lorna Davidson
BOOKKEEPER & ACCOUNTS ASSISTNAT
Lorna joined Team Pacitti in April 2026 as our resident Bookkeeper & Accounts Assistant. Lorna brings an incredible 20 years of experience as a self-employed bookkeeper to the practice, making her an expert at keeping accounts in perfect order. She is excited to dive into a more varied portfolio of Pacitti clients and offer them the highest level of care and support.
Outside of the office, Lorna is a busy mum to two teenagers. In her downtime, she loves the thrill of wild swimming, as well as letting loose on the dance floor and keeping active with Body Combat classes.
Lorna is absolutely delighted to be back with her old colleagues and says her favourite part of working within Pacitti is being part of such an amazingly supportive and welcoming team.
Conny Zaagman
COMPLIANCE ADMINISTRATOR
Conny joined Team Pacitti in November 2023 as our Compliance Administrator, keeping us all on the straight and narrow and routinely chasing people for their ID. If she’s not seen your passport and driving licence then you’re in trouble!
Originally from the Netherlands, Conny spent time living in Ireland before settling in Scotland nearly a decade ago.
While she mostly works from home, she always looks forward to her days in the office thanks to the friendly team and great atmosphere.
Outside of work, Conny is a dedicated Brownie leader, sharing her love for crafting, knitting, and baking with the girls while teaching them new skills. When she isn’t volunteering, you’ll find her exploring nature and hiking—though she admits the best part of any walk is the big slice of cake waiting at the end!