My role
I am a Business Services Manager for the firm and I am based between our Bury St Edmunds and Ely offices. I work with a wide variety of clients from managing personal tax returns through to larger owner-managed companies on a daily basis, dealing with general business queries and giving pro-active advice. I have a wide knowledge and keen interest of various accounting software, specifically Xero and Sage, this helps me to ensure I support businesses to grow through the use of technology. I also work with clients in completing specialist grant reviews for those that receive funding from companies such as InnovateUK.
I specialise in working with SME's in all aspects of their business from their general day-to-day queries to their more complex needs.
About me
I began my accountancy career in 2010, joined Lovewell Blake in 2016 and qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant.
I live in West Norfolk and have so my entire life. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family, national and international travel, spending time on varying woodworking projects as well as many sports with a particular passion for Badminton, Darts and Pool.
My sectors and specialisms
- Start-ups and high growth companies
- SME's and family businesses
- Grant reviews
Speak to me about
- Accountancy and tax compliance
- Accounting software including Xero and Sage
Latest Articles
Tax implications on employee Christmas gifts
As we approach the festive season, one question we are commonly asked is what the tax implications are to gifts we provide to our staff.
Limited Company Year-end planning – Why? What? When?
Financial year-end planning is something that is commonly overlooked by companies. It is always advisable to think how you can work on different aspects of the business to help to improve for the future. After all, growth and sustainability are often two of the most important factors for most businesses.
The Digital Pound – too soon or really needed?
The digital pound would be a new type of money issued by the Bank of England for everyone to use for day-to-day spending
Delay to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (finally some good news!)
The UK Government have announced that Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self-Assessment (ITSA) will now be delayed until April 2026.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
HM Revenue and Customs on 26 August 2022 has released its first of many anticipated articles of what will be required going forward.
Government’s Help to Grow scheme to triple its reach
The digital scheme is being expanded to businesses with at least one employee, meaning up to 1.2 million businesses could benefit.
Why a Limited Company - help!
A Limited Company is:
"A private company whose owners are legally responsible for its debts only to the extent of the amount of capital they invested"
Pensions, Protection and Investments
In conjunction with Matthew Harrington, financial adviser for Lovewell Blake Financial Planning.
Structure and Buildings Allowance
Introduced in the 2018 Budget, the Structure and Buildings Allowance (SBA) enables businesses to reclaim a percentage of their costs on the construction of qualifying new non-residential structures and buildings.