The Local Bookkeeper - About 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 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 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.
The Local Bookkeeper Wrexham – Owner: Cathy Laundy AICB
Cathy is a qualified Management Accountant and holds ICB 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 and holds ICB 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 ACCA
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 MICB
Before opening the Cannock office Gill worked in a variety of roles, both in private practice and industry over 30 years, working her way up as she gained experience and ending up at a major management accountancy firm specializing in SME clients particularly in the franchise industry. This all round experience has given her the commercial background to understand the challenges SMEs face and the authority to provide the advice required
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.
The Local Bookkeeper Cambridge – Owner: Kevin Collicott
Kevin is an affiliate of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers. His previous experience was working at a firm of Chartered Accountants has given him exposure to all types of businesses and financial situations. This beneficial experience enables him to give businesses in the Cambridge area a superior service and valuable business advice.
Kevin is an affiliate of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers. His previous experience was working at a firm of Chartered Accountants has given him exposure to all types of businesses and financial situations. This beneficial experience enables him to give businesses in the Cambridge area a superior service and valuable business advice.
The Local Bookkeeper Edgware – Owner: Tsega Yehedego FCCA
Tsega holds FCCA status and with her history of working in financial management of some impressive companies has all the skills to assist the small business owner in making the better informed business decisions to increase their prosperity.
The Local Bookkeeper Stevenage – Owner: Richard Street
Richard has already had a vast amount of experience working with businesses for over 40 years in a variety of roles giving him a well rounded wealth of knowledge and also from running his own successful accountancy firm.
The Local Bookkeeper Chepstow – Owner: Penelope Tipper MAAT
Penny has the perfect combination of skills to be the financial cornerstone for businesses in the Chepstow area. Before opening the office, Penelope was a financial controller for a large company and is part CIMA qualified and has AAT qualifications. Business owners in the area will benefit from her knowledge and experience to achieve the financial management of their situation that they require to thrive.
Penny has the perfect combination of skills to be the financial cornerstone for businesses in the Chepstow area. Before opening the office, Penelope was a financial controller for a large company and is part CIMA qualified and has AAT qualifications. Business owners in the area will benefit from her knowledge and experience to achieve the financial management of their situation that they require to thrive.
The Local Bookkeeper Milton Keynes North – Owner: Amanda Williams ACMA
Amanda brings some impressive experience to the area which she has gathered from working as an Accountant at Grant Thornton (a UK top 5 Accountancy firm) to working as a financial analyst at a well known high street retail brand where she qualified. With also having membership to the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Amanda is well equipped to give valuable advice to business owners that will allow them to better manage their business’s finance and have the ability to see their business grow as a result.
Amanda brings some impressive experience to the area which she has gathered from working as an Accountant at Grant Thornton (a UK top 5 Accountancy firm) to working as a financial analyst at a well known high street retail brand where she qualified. With also having membership to the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Amanda is well equipped to give valuable advice to business owners that will allow them to better manage their business’s finance and have the ability to see their business grow as a result.
The Local Bookkeeper Bath – Owner: Jonathan Holloway
Jonathan became a Chartered Accountant by a firm that was acquired by Arthur Anderson. He has a strong agricultural background that allows him to relate to the small business in the area for he is not just another ‘city suit’. Jonathan understands the small business and the problems they face from his own experiences balanced with an excellent amount of top line exposure allowing him to give the whole package to small businesses in the Bath area
The Local Bookkeeper Newcastle-upon-Tyne – Owner: William Tombs ACA
The Local Bookkeeper Crowthorne – Owner: Helen Asater
Helen has worked in the financial industry for over twenty years, she has built up a vast amount of experience working in a variety of roles most recently as a financial controller. Helen has experience in taking care of all aspects of business’s finance and had exposure to successful problem solving in every type of situation that all makes her a potentially invaluable ‘financial cornerstone’ for small- to medium-sized businesses.
William is a Chartered Accountant who qualified with Price Waterhouse Coopers (the UK’s number one Accountancy firm) and proceeded to work in commerce for the following years. William has so far had a very successful career working as the operations director for a multi-million pound business and is now lending his knowledgeable mind to take care of the financial function of businesses in the Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
The Local Bookkeeper Crowthorne – Owner: Helen Asater
Helen has worked in the financial industry for over twenty years, she has built up a vast amount of experience working in a variety of roles most recently as a financial controller. Helen has experience in taking care of all aspects of business’s finance and had exposure to successful problem solving in every type of situation that all makes her a potentially invaluable ‘financial cornerstone’ for small- to medium-sized businesses.
The Local Bookkeeper Dumfries – Owner: Mike Taylor AICB
Mike is an associate member of the ICB and has run his own bookkeeping business previously; therefore giving Mike years of practical experience dealing with small businesses in the Dumfries area. He possesses a good balance of financial qualifications and experience with also a great deal of direct business experience when running a variety of successful businesses. With these skills, Mike will equip business owners with information and expert advice they require to make better informed business decision and see their business’s perform more successfully as a result.
The Local Bookkeeper Luton –Owner: Rakesh Pancholi FCCA
Rakesh is a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and has been working as a financial Accountant. Rakesh will be working with business owners in the Luton area to help them better manage their finances with his many years of experience and drive forward more profitable businesses.
The Local Bookkeeper Brentwood – Owner: Clare Farrow AAT
Clare has studied AAT and an affiliate of the ICB with extensive experience working as an Accountant in a series of high level and high responsibility roles. Claire’s impressive financial skills and strong communication skills will help business owners better understand their finances and give them the advice to help them improve their financial situation.
Clare has studied AAT and an affiliate of the ICB with extensive experience working as an Accountant in a series of high level and high responsibility roles. Claire’s impressive financial skills and strong communication skills will help business owners better understand their finances and give them the advice to help them improve their financial situation.
The Local Bookkeeper Guildford – Owner: Roger Sherriff
Roger is studying the ACCA qualification and excelled in the position of the UK Finance Manager of an international business before opening The Local Bookkeeper Guildford. Roger has a wealth of experience in the field of financial management which will prove to be invaluable to business owners in the area who require their finance function to be in the hands of an experienced professional who can use their expertise to help them better manage their finances and increase their profitability.
The Local Bookkeeper Birmingham- Owner: Humaira Shahid AICB
Humaira is a member of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers, the industry standard setting body and previously to becoming opening an office of The Local Bookkeeper she had her own business. She also has an abundance of experience and expertise in dealing with FSA regulated companies. Therefore, Humaira understands better than anybody the problems that business owners face and has the knowledge and experience to coach them through their financial situation to produce successful and profitable businesses.
The Local Bookkeeper Leatherhead - Owner: Karen Badger
Karen is currently studying for her ACCA qualification and, in her position previous to opening the Leatherhead office, she was responsible with improving profitability in the healthcare and retail industry including managing an entire private hospital. Karen uses her wealth of experience to contribute immensely to the success of businesses in her area.
The Local Bookkeeper Brighton North– Owner: Anna Mannion
Anna is studying ACCA and ICB and is well experienced working in the bookkeeping industry both in the UK and in Ireland. Anna was chosen to open the Brighton North office because her extensive experience and fantastic communication skills that will allow her to effectively educate and advise business owners in dealing with their financial situations.
The Local Bookkeeper Northampton – Owner: Steve Woods ACMA
Steve Woods is CIMA qualified and worked as a financial controller before launching the Northampton office. TLBK have the utmost confidence in his technical ability that ensure he revolutionized the role of a bookkeeper in businesses in Northampton.
The Local Bookkeeper Bermondsey – Owner: Heidi Lawrence
Heidi is AAT qualified and has worked in a variety of bookkeeping roles coupled with experience in running her own successful businesses. Heidi’s previous experience in both running her own business and in finance gives her the tools to be invaluable to business owners in Bermondsey.
Heidi is AAT qualified and has worked in a variety of bookkeeping roles coupled with experience in running her own successful businesses. Heidi’s previous experience in both running her own business and in finance gives her the tools to be invaluable to business owners in Bermondsey.
The Local Bookkeeper Crewe – Owner: Jayne Mason
Jayne Mason was working as a management accountant for a PLC. Her combination of exceptional skill and personality will be exactly what small business owners need to help them better manage and understand their financial situation to improve their profitability.
The Local Bookkeeper Coulsdon – Owner: Sharyn Purewal
Sharyn is ICB qualified and has over 17 years experience in both commercial and practice environments for small and medium sized enterprises. Sharyn is going to be able to supply business owners with the advice and skills they need to improve their business’s profitability with better informed business decisions with her regular and accurate financial information.
Sharyn is ICB qualified and has over 17 years experience in both commercial and practice environments for small and medium sized enterprises. Sharyn is going to be able to supply business owners with the advice and skills they need to improve their business’s profitability with better informed business decisions with her regular and accurate financial information.
The Local Bookkeeper Reigate – Owner: Margaret Crawford
Margaret Crawford is ICB qualified and has ran her own business before as well as working as a bookkeeper before launching the Reigate office. Margaret’s mix of expertise and her own experience means she understands the issues and need of the small business owner clearly and fulfils her role as a financial cornerstone impeccably.
Margaret Crawford is ICB qualified and has ran her own business before as well as working as a bookkeeper before launching the Reigate office. Margaret’s mix of expertise and her own experience means she understands the issues and need of the small business owner clearly and fulfils her role as a financial cornerstone impeccably.
The Local Bookkeeper Bristol – Owner: Clare Saunders
Clare is part CIMA qualified and previously worked in a position of high responsibility as the Finance Manager of a large online gaming site. Clare will be utilising her extensive experience and keen eye for profitability to improve businesses in the Bristol area.
The Local Bookkeeper St Albans – Owner: John Colleran
John Colleran is part ACCA qualified and worked as the Finance Manager of a European Parent Company of a Japanese Multinational Computer and Communications Company for over ten years. John’s impressive background is a reflection of his high level of skill and will bring businesses in the area an expert service they will not have had affordable access to ever before.
The Local Bookkeeper Chelmsford – Owner: Les Gray
Les Gray specialised in giving financial advice to educational institutions before opening the Chelmsford office. Les has incredible hands on experience dealing with the finances of small businesses which places him in the best possible position to give invaluable advice to Chelmsford business owners.
The Local Bookkeeper Wells – Owner: Simone Paull
Simone is CIMA qualified and worked as a Financial Planning and Analysis manager for large food retail PLC. Simone has vast experience in working in high achieving organisations and will be able to take these practices and apply them in small businesses to improve their success and nurture their growth.
The Local Bookkeeper Eastbourne – Owner: Simon Reade
Simon Reade has over 20 years bookkeeping and accountancy experience. He worked as a Finance Manager before opening the Eastbourne office of TLBK. Simon understands the issues small businesses face and has firsthand experience having owned and run a hotel for seven years. This experience in the hospitality industry has given him the knowledge to steer Eastbourne businesses into financial success.
The Local Bookkeeper Haywards Heath - Owner: Helen Preece ACMA
Helen is an associate of Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and has Bachelors Honors degree in Accountancy. Helen had most recently been working as a Fixed Asset Accountant in a high responsibility role with a background of management accountancy behind her. She believes highly in keeping good communication between the financial management professional and the business owner and will use this belief to work effectively with many businesses in Haywards Heath fulfill their profit potential.
Helen is an associate of Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and has Bachelors Honors degree in Accountancy. Helen had most recently been working as a Fixed Asset Accountant in a high responsibility role with a background of management accountancy behind her. She believes highly in keeping good communication between the financial management professional and the business owner and will use this belief to work effectively with many businesses in Haywards Heath fulfill their profit potential.
The Local Bookkeeper Bradford - Owner: Michael Forbes
Michael is an AAT member and is part qualified in the prestigious CIMA qualification. Michael has had over thirty years of experience in financial management and in his previous role to opening a TLBK office he was a Regional Accountant for a leading national waste company. Michael is a firm believer in putting the customer first and is a great asset to any business with his vast experience and customer service values.
Michael is an AAT member and is part qualified in the prestigious CIMA qualification. Michael has had over thirty years of experience in financial management and in his previous role to opening a TLBK office he was a Regional Accountant for a leading national waste company. Michael is a firm believer in putting the customer first and is a great asset to any business with his vast experience and customer service values.
The Local Bookkeeper Worthing – Owner: Greg Hamilton ACCA AICB
Greg is an associate of the Institute of Chartered and Certified Accountants, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Business Managers as well as having an Honours degree in Accounting. He was previously a Group Finance Manager for a multi-million pound turnover company before opening the Worthing office. Greg brings fantastic and extensive knowledge and experience from his background to help business in his area increase the success of their business dramatically.
Greg is an associate of the Institute of Chartered and Certified Accountants, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Business Managers as well as having an Honours degree in Accounting. He was previously a Group Finance Manager for a multi-million pound turnover company before opening the Worthing office. Greg brings fantastic and extensive knowledge and experience from his background to help business in his area increase the success of their business dramatically.
The Local Bookkeeper Greenock – Owner: Misty Kerr
Misty is part qualified CIMA and qualified in AAT. Misty has over fifteen years experience in working in the accounts of a variety of small- to medium-sized businesses and her own successful business. She is able to give businesses in Greenock with a high value service with her wealth of knowledge.
Misty is part qualified CIMA and qualified in AAT. Misty has over fifteen years experience in working in the accounts of a variety of small- to medium-sized businesses and her own successful business. She is able to give businesses in Greenock with a high value service with her wealth of knowledge.
The Local Bookkeeper Wigan – Owner: Dave Northey
Dave is a Chartered Accountant with an Honors degree in Economics. He was a Financial Director for a large construction company before he joined TLBK so he will be bringing his clients an exceptional level of passion, skill and knowledge to make sure they are as financially successful as they can possibly be.
Dave is a Chartered Accountant with an Honors degree in Economics. He was a Financial Director for a large construction company before he joined TLBK so he will be bringing his clients an exceptional level of passion, skill and knowledge to make sure they are as financially successful as they can possibly be.
The Local Bookkeeper Cambridge East – Owner: Melissa Podd
Melissa has an impressive background and has had exposure to role that finance plays in every area of a business. She gained this from a background that included working in multi-million turnover company taking care of the entire finance sector of the business including overseeing successful international expansion. Melissa will deliver business owners in Cambridge with an excellent consultative and knowledgeable approach and give them the information and advice to drive their businesses forward.
Melissa has an impressive background and has had exposure to role that finance plays in every area of a business. She gained this from a background that included working in multi-million turnover company taking care of the entire finance sector of the business including overseeing successful international expansion. Melissa will deliver business owners in Cambridge with an excellent consultative and knowledgeable approach and give them the information and advice to drive their businesses forward.
The Local Bookkeeper Canterbury – Owner: Duncan Finn FCCA
Duncan is a Fellow of the Charted Association of Certified Accountants and was a Finance Director of an SME family run company with a turnover of £25 million where he was also responsible for all non-building functions within the Company, including Personnel, IT and Administration. Duncan’s vast experience enables him to have all the skills to give businesses in Canterbury the accurate and regular financial information they need to become even more successful.
Duncan is a Fellow of the Charted Association of Certified Accountants and was a Finance Director of an SME family run company with a turnover of £25 million where he was also responsible for all non-building functions within the Company, including Personnel, IT and Administration. Duncan’s vast experience enables him to have all the skills to give businesses in Canterbury the accurate and regular financial information they need to become even more successful.
The Local Bookkeeper Huddersfield – Owner: Frances Clarke
Frances has an ACCA diploma and has over twenty five years experience as a financial management professional. Most recently before launching the Huddersfield office, Frances worked as a management account at a leading large retail bank. Frances knows customer satisfaction is key to delivering a valuable service to business owners and will ensure that the TLBK service will exceed expectations to improve the finances of businesses in the Huddersfield area.
The Local Bookkeeper High Wycombe – Owner: Lisa Ellis MCMA
Lisa Ellis is a member of CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) and was a Finance Manager in her previous position where she was responsible for all day to day accounting including sales ledger/purchase ledger/cash/VAT plus all management accounts and Statutory accounts. Lisa’s strong background positions her perfectly to improve the success of business’s in the High Wycombe area.
Lisa Ellis is a member of CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) and was a Finance Manager in her previous position where she was responsible for all day to day accounting including sales ledger/purchase ledger/cash/VAT plus all management accounts and Statutory accounts. Lisa’s strong background positions her perfectly to improve the success of business’s in the High Wycombe area.
The Local Bookkeeper Glasgow South – Owner: William Sutherland
William Sutherland is qualified by nearly 30 years experience working in the finances of small businesses. He was a financial controller before opening the Glasgow office and now provides businesses in the Glasgow area with high quality, professional services and the personal attention that they require.
William Sutherland is qualified by nearly 30 years experience working in the finances of small businesses. He was a financial controller before opening the Glasgow office and now provides businesses in the Glasgow area with high quality, professional services and the personal attention that they require.
The Local Bookkeeper Farnham – Owner: Ivan Barnett FCCA
Ivan Barnett is a fellow of the ACCA with a degree in Economics. Ivan has held a number of positions including financial controller, management accountant and treasurer. He has over twenty years experience in business finance and has opened this office to be able to give businesses all over Farnham the experienced and qualified financial help they require.
Ivan Barnett is a fellow of the ACCA with a degree in Economics. Ivan has held a number of positions including financial controller, management accountant and treasurer. He has over twenty years experience in business finance and has opened this office to be able to give businesses all over Farnham the experienced and qualified financial help they require.
