After gaining my maths degree at City University in London I continued with my love of numbers completing my training contract and becoming a chartered accountant in 2005. I enjoyed working as an auditor for Ernst and Young in their Luton offices but soon after qualifying I knew that I would be better suited in a role where I could be ‘doing’ rather than ‘checking’ the numbers.

I moved into industry finance functions, working for large corporate names such as Costa Coffee, Domino’s Pizza and the global brewer AB InBev. After 10 years in various finance roles I started to look for something more fulfilling that would give me a long dreamed of ‘work-life balance’. I found a part time role managing the finances for a small community interest company that works with adults with learning disabilities and have never looked back.

Working part time has allowed me the opportunity to set up Chestnut Green alongside Damian. I’m proud that we can run our own accountancy firm the way we want to, ensuring that providing our clients a personal, friendly yet professional service is at the core of what we do.