A Few Words About Us
Our Accountancy Team
Olga Andrievskaya FCCA
Our director is originally from Belarus, who decided to relinquish her love for cabbage, vodka and potatoes to forge an accountancy career in the UK. Despite moving to a nation famous for rain, this was a huge dream for Olga from a very early age.
Olga is a fully qualified, multilingual accountant, with fluency in both English and Russian. That’s not all! She also loves technology, with cutting-edge innovation now at the very centre of our services for owner-managed businesses.
Are you faced with scary challenges? She hears you. Speak with Olga to get the rock you need in your life and your business will soon fly.
Kieran Makenji MAAT
Having worked in an accountancy practice for five years and qualifying for my MAAT status, Kieran always looking out for the next challenge. He enjoys building relationships with clients and love seeing their businesses grow.
When Kieran is not in the office he enjoys spending time with friends and family or training martial arts and weightlifting. If there’s a challenge, bring it on!
Anna Giliova
A highly efficient, methodical, and talented quality assurance technician with considerable experience developing and implementing effective quality control processes and Health and Safety structures in a manufacturing and laboratory environment. In her free time, Anna spends tending to the garden and having good experience growing fruit and veg. Weekday evenings are spent planning and sowing the odd thing throughout the year. Finally, she finds the end of the day, down on the vegetable plot. Working a garden plot year-round gives Anna the experience of the seasons and witnessing the behaviour of birds, insects, and other animals.
Lisa Duggan
With over twelve years of experience working within a practice environment, Lisa enjoys working with clients to help them gain a better understanding of the numbers within their accounts. She also loves problem-solving and is always happy to take on a project and help. After completing my AAT qualification, she moved on to study ACCA.
In their spare time away from work, she likes spending time outside with her husband and dog, catching up with friends and enjoying a nice glass of wine to chill.
Kari Martin
With AAT qualifications and over 7 years of practice experience, Kari enjoys getting stuck in and organising client’s software to keep their bookkeeping in order.
After the working day is done, you can find Kari spending time walking the UK’s long-distance paths or joining a local parkrun with friends and family. With any further spare time Kari can be found volunteering at the local canoe club and timing their time trial sessions and the occasional race’s.
Jackie Bates BSc
Jackie is a mum of 2 teenagers, and she like hiking, kayaking, sewing textile art, music, festivals & van life. After obtaining a First-class BSc Degree in Accountancy in her ’20s, Jackie started working in accounting practice and sat her ACCA exams (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.) She took a short career break in her 30s to start a family but began to receive requests from small businesses for help with their bookkeeping. It became apparent that many people who go into business because they are very good at what they do can quickly become swamped by the financial administration that goes along with it. So it was great to use Jackie’s skills to help people by removing the tasks bogging them down, and leaving their time free to concentrate on what they do best. Jackie spent the next 10 years providing freelance services to accounting practices and small businesses in various industries, from events management to environmental technologies. The Development of cloud-based accounting software has enabled her to juggle a happy and rewarding work-life balance.
Ioana Bajenaru
Ioana is a motivated and detail-oriented finance professional with over three years of experience in bookkeeping. Originally from Romania, she moved to the UK in 2015 with her husband and has since balanced a busy family life while actively pursuing her career. She is currently studying towards her AAT qualification and is passionate about helping businesses stay financially organised and compliant. She takes pride in her accuracy, reliability, and commitment to continuous professional development. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her two children and reading mystery novels- they help her recharge and stay curious.
Alex Johnson FMAAT
He began his career in accounts at the age of 19, starting as an apprentice, and has been steadily building his experience in the industry ever since. Now 30, he’s gained over a decade of hands-on knowledge. In early 2025, he welcomed his daughter, Sylvie, into the world, born on January 2nd, and just a couple of months later, he got engaged. It’s been a significant and exciting year for him, both personally and professionally.
Every Sunday, he travels 100 miles to Nottingham to train in Buhurt—a full-contact medieval combat sport involving heavy armour and steel weapons. His dedication to the sport is serious, with plans to compete in several tournaments this year. Back in 2022, he purchased a property with a friend and has been gradually working on the future for it. Outside of work and training, he’s a massive nerd who loves gaming—always up for a new adventure, whether it’s on a screen or in full armour.
Sharon Foster
With over 40 years of hands-on experience since starting her career at 18, Sharon brings a wealth of knowledge across secretarial, bookkeeping, and accountancy roles, including more than 20 years in an accountancy practice. Sharon understands the importance of organisation, accuracy, and reliability, and takes pride in supporting both clients and colleagues behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly. Outside of work, Sharon enjoys long walks with her two beautiful dogs, regular trips to Norfolk (her favourite getaway). She has been part of a close-knit group of friends for over 30 years and has been a member of a book club for two decades. Family is central to Sharon’s life, and much of her time is devoted to caring for loved ones, a role she approaches with the same commitment and care she brings to her work.
