About Us - Our People
Because our people are fundamental to the way we do business, we have great pride in the quality and professionalism of our people. We are passionate about providing our clients with an exceptional service, and this is dependent on working with talented individuals within our organisation to ensure our clients benefit.All our staff are either qualified, certified with recognised accounting/bookkeeping qualifications, or have previous experience in working in an accounting environment. Some of the qualifications our staff hold are as follows:-
- Institute of Certified Bookkeepers
- Association of Accounting Technicians
- International Association of Bookkeepers
- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
- Institute of Chartered Accountants for England and Wales
We actively ensure that our staff are up to date with current legislation and best practice, which might have implications for your business.
When appointing a bookkeeper it is important that they are not only technically capable but also do not have any adverse history, including a criminal record. All our staff are checked against the Criminal Records Bureau so we can be 100% confident that your business is in good hands.
If you are interested in joining as an office owner or becoming a colleague of the UK's leading bookkeeping organisation, click here.
When appointing a bookkeeper it is important that they are not only technically capable but also do not have any adverse history, including a criminal record. All our staff are checked against the Criminal Records Bureau so we can be 100% confident that your business is in good hands.
If you are interested in joining as an office owner or becoming a colleague of the UK's leading bookkeeping organisation, click here.
Our Offices
The Local Bookkeeper Solihull - Owner: Yvonne Newman ACA MICB
Yvonne is a Chartered Accountant, certified bookkeeper and registered insolvency practitioner whose career spans several Top 50 accountancy firms as KPMG, Baker Tilley, and Mazars. Yvonne has a vast amount of experience in helping businesses through troubled times and is well qualified to give her clients a high quality service.
Yvonne is a Chartered Accountant, certified bookkeeper and registered insolvency practitioner whose career spans several Top 50 accountancy firms as KPMG, Baker Tilley, and Mazars. Yvonne has a vast amount of experience in helping businesses through troubled times and is well qualified to give her clients a high quality service.
The Local Bookkeeper Clydebank - Owner: Fiona Benham MICB
Fiona is a Certified Bookkeeper of the Institute of the Certified Bookkeepers and part-qualified accountant. She has worked with large and small business, running finance departments and now focuses on giving SMEs the financial management they need.
Fiona is a Certified Bookkeeper of the Institute of the Certified Bookkeepers and part-qualified accountant. She has worked with large and small business, running finance departments and now focuses on giving SMEs the financial management they need.
The Local Bookkeeper Barry – Owner: Susan Jenkins AICB
Susan is a Certified Bookkeeper of the ICB and opened the second Local Bookkeeper office in October 2007. The impact Sue has made in the Barry area is considerable with a range of clients now dependant on her skills to drive their businesses forward.
Susan is a Certified Bookkeeper of the ICB and opened the second Local Bookkeeper office in October 2007. The impact Sue has made in the Barry area is considerable with a range of clients now dependant on her skills to drive their businesses forward.
The Local Bookkeeper Staines – Owner: Alan Pearson MICB
Alan holds both ACCA and ICB certifications. The experience Alan has gained over many years in businesses of all sizes, qualifies him to speak with authority when guiding SMEs through troubled times.
Alan holds both ACCA and ICB certifications. The experience Alan has gained over many years in businesses of all sizes, qualifies him to speak with authority when guiding SMEs through troubled times.
The Local Bookkeeper Hackney –Owner: Clyde Baker FCCA MBA
Clyde is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered and Certified Accountants and holds a Masters degree in Business Administration. The first London office to be opened was a milestone for the Local Bookkeeper and Clyde’s knowledge and experience has proven invaluable in the Hackney area.
Clyde is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered and Certified Accountants and holds a Masters degree in Business Administration. The first London office to be opened was a milestone for the Local Bookkeeper and Clyde’s knowledge and experience has proven invaluable in the Hackney area.
The Local Bookkeeper Southend-On-Sea – Owner: Paul Dawson AICB
Paul is part AAT and fully ICB qualified, with extensive experience gained as a Practice Manager. Since opening the Local Bookkeeper office in Southend-On-Sea, Paul has responded to the overwhelming demand by local businesses by employing his first staff member within a few months.
Paul is part AAT and fully ICB qualified, with extensive experience gained as a Practice Manager. Since opening the Local Bookkeeper office in Southend-On-Sea, Paul has responded to the overwhelming demand by local businesses by employing his first staff member within a few months.
The Local Bookkeeper Carlisle – Owner: Bryan and Barbara Dent AICB
Bryan holds ICB certification and together with his wife, Barbara, ran a very successful business for 18 years in Cumbria. The team at Carlisle are equipped with first hand local knowledge of the challenges facing SMEs and have extensive experience in agriculture and tourism too.
Bryan holds ICB certification and together with his wife, Barbara, ran a very successful business for 18 years in Cumbria. The team at Carlisle are equipped with first hand local knowledge of the challenges facing SMEs and have extensive experience in agriculture and tourism too.
The Local Bookkeeper Bury St Edmunds – Owner: Ashley Beetson MICB
Ashley is ICB qualified and has over 17 years experience in both commercial and practice environments for small and medium sized enterprises. Ashley is an innovator and is offering a wealth of financial knowledge to his clients, invaluable in these difficult times.
Ashley is ICB qualified and has over 17 years experience in both commercial and practice environments for small and medium sized enterprises. Ashley is an innovator and is offering a wealth of financial knowledge to his clients, invaluable in these difficult times.
The Local Bookkeeper Horsham – Owner: Kelly Derham AICB
Since the opening of the first regional office of Local Bookkeeper in July 2007, Kelly has grown the turnover on the back of exceptional customer service, experienced that was gained managing a large accounts department. Kelly holds ICB certification.
Since the opening of the first regional office of Local Bookkeeper in July 2007, Kelly has grown the turnover on the back of exceptional customer service, experienced that was gained managing a large accounts department. Kelly holds ICB certification.
The Local Bookkeeper Wrexham – Owner: Cathy Laundy ACMA
Cathy is a qualified Management Accountant holding CIMA certification and also has an HND in Business and Finance. Before opening the Wrexham office, Cathy’s many years of experience in various roles has given her the experience to provide invaluable advice to her clients.
Cathy is a qualified Management Accountant holding CIMA certification and also has an HND in Business and Finance. Before opening the Wrexham office, Cathy’s many years of experience in various roles has given her the experience to provide invaluable advice to her clients.
The Local Bookkeeper Lymington – Owner: Louise Lloyd MICB ACMA
Louise is both a member of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. Her previous experience as a business consultant has equipped her to give the highest quality of financial management advice to her growing client base.
Louise is both a member of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. Her previous experience as a business consultant has equipped her to give the highest quality of financial management advice to her growing client base.
The Local Bookkeeper Bloomsbury – Owner: Tania Wall
Tania opened the second London office of The Local Bookkeeper in August 2008. Located in Covent Garden, Tania is perfectly positioned to service the needs of her customers. Tania is ACCA part qualified and brings a wealth of commercial experience to benefit the businesses of Bloomsbury.
Tania opened the second London office of The Local Bookkeeper in August 2008. Located in Covent Garden, Tania is perfectly positioned to service the needs of her customers. Tania is ACCA part qualified and brings a wealth of commercial experience to benefit the businesses of Bloomsbury.
The Local Bookkeeper Cannock – Owner: Gill Fitzpatrick and Kim Walker MICB
Before opening the Cannock office, Gill and Kim worked together for a major accountancy practice that specialised in SME clients. This experience has given them the commercial background to understand the challenges SMEs face and the authority to provide the advice needed.
Before opening the Cannock office, Gill and Kim worked together for a major accountancy practice that specialised in SME clients. This experience has given them the commercial background to understand the challenges SMEs face and the authority to provide the advice needed.
The Local Bookkeeper Pontypridd – Owner: Sharon Liddon AICB
Sharon holds ICB certification and prior to opening the third Welsh office of the Local Bookkeeper had been a self-employed bookkeeper. Living in the area all her life, Sharon is a valued member of the local community to whom she now offers unrivalled financial management advice.
Sharon holds ICB certification and prior to opening the third Welsh office of the Local Bookkeeper had been a self-employed bookkeeper. Living in the area all her life, Sharon is a valued member of the local community to whom she now offers unrivalled financial management advice.
The Local Bookkeeper Brighton South – Owner: Karen Moore
Our latest office was opened by Karen in November 2008. Fully aware of Karen’s skill and experience with SME clients, The Local Bookkeeper was delighted when Karen agreed to strengthen our service on the South Coast.
Our latest office was opened by Karen in November 2008. Fully aware of Karen’s skill and experience with SME clients, The Local Bookkeeper was delighted when Karen agreed to strengthen our service on the South Coast.
professional service by competent and qualified bookkeepers who are mostly members of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers. This means you benefit from knowing our work is completed to the highest standards.
