My role
I joined Lovewell Blake in 2004 and I became part of the partnership team in 2018. As a partner, I now split my time between managing a portfolio of clients in 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 advice. I have a good knowledge of various accounting software.
About me
I am currently Chairman of the Diss Business Forum. In my own time, I enjoy travelling within the UK and abroad with my family and playing 5-a-side football and pool.
My sectors and specialisms
- Start-ups and Micro-businesses
- Services to Private clients
- SME businesses
- Family businesses
Speak to me about
- Cloud accounting
- Accountancy and tax compliance
- Payroll services
- Bookkeeping services
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