| Steve was born and educated in London.
After graduating at Leeds University he completed a Certificate
in Education before returning to London for accountancy training.
He spent time seconded to Ernst and Young, gaining experience
in corporate auditing. Despite the vibrancy of the financial
world in both London and Leeds, he decided on qualifying to
remain with an independent firm where he felt he would have
contact with a wide variety of clients on a daily basis.
Steve has always felt that Kent provides many different challenges.
It has a very long history and a deep-rooted culture, yet
has always been influenced by its closeness to Europe and
the wider world. The businesses are wonderfully varied: from
agriculture and education through medicine, law and manufacture
to tourism and technology.
Therefore as senior partner Steve has continued to see Canterbury
as the base for office and regulatory work, providing a well
trained, dedicated staff. Having maintained his interest in
education, Steve believes it is crucial to provide training
for both professional and clerical staff to maintain the health
and vigour of the practice.
At the same time, visiting the clients is essential to understanding
each business. Steve’s continued links in the city require
him to spend two days a week in the city visiting various
clients as well as regular travelling throughout the Southeast
and the wider UK. His overseas travel has included business
trips to the Bahamas, America, Greece, Spain, France, Belgium,
Holland and Ireland. He sees this as a vital part of the routine
and a valuable part of maintaining a broad economic perspective.
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