Career history I qualified with a medium sized firm in Sunderland in 2006 and went onto work for international and national firms in the North East in managerial roles. I joined Clive Owen in 2014 and I was promoted to director in 2017 and then partner in 2020. Qualifications

• BSc (Hons), ATT, CTA

Experience and expertise I have extensive experience in a variety of taxes and work closely with owner managed businesses to help them reduce their exposure to taxes now and plan for the future. Professional memberships/directorships

• Membership – CIOT and ATT

Career highlights Passing every professional exam first time. Being promoted to partner at Clive Owen. Being part of a team that won a very prestigious award at the North East Accountancy Awards two years running. Did you always want to be an accountant? When I was 8 I wanted to be a train driver! I fell into the tax profession – after working for a grocery store for ten years (I started out delivering the Football Pink aged 11), they offered me the manager's role when I graduated. When I declined that offer, they said that their accountants were looking for someone to train in tax Hobbies and interests Spending time with the family, football, visiting new places and occasionally a spot of fishing!