Give an overview of the duties, functions and responsibilities of your job.

Producing accounts for sole traders, VAT returns, Self Assessment returns.

What is a typical working day like for you?

Come in and check emails, usually have a Pandle consultation or initial call at 10am, work on accounts, VAT returns or SA’s (depending on records received and deadlines), play some pool, accounts in the afternoon.

What are some of the biggest challenges faced by your clients?

A lot of first year client’s struggle to understand payments on account, and the reasoning behind why their first tax liability is higher than they expected.

How are you able to use your skills to solve problems for them?

I explain things as simply as possible, sometimes using demonstrations.

What is your favourite part of the job?

Being able to manage my own workload. You are aware there is help available if required, but don’t feel like you are being micromanaged.

What do you like most about working for The Accountancy Partnership?

The people here are all really easy to talk to, happy and helpful.

What skills do you find most useful to do your job?

I think I am a clear communicator. I try my best to make our clients feel at ease whilst conducting my work in a professional manner.

Where’s your favourite place to visit on days off?

My rugby club, a home away from home.

Tell us about your proudest achievement.

Probably finishing my AAT studies. I was studying for my AAT exams, whilst working full time as a support worker, whilst raising 2 children under 3 years old. That or actually finishing the Liverpool marathon, but that was in 2011.

How would you colleagues describe you?

Caring, checking in others. “Young in spirit, old in body”.

What are you reading/binge watching at the moment?

I’ve gone back for another re-watch of “House”. But if I just want some background television then Futurama is always a good call.

Who do you admire, and why?

Stephen Fry – I admire his intelligence, and his openness about mental health issues.

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