Credit & Risk Team Members

Working in customer and client focused roles for over 15 years has developed my drive to achieve best outcome. I’m focussed on providing both an efficient and welcoming service. Good rapport is essential for effective business, so I strive to build relationships to better understand what our Members need. Working within the Credit Control team gives me the opportunity to utilise both my financial administration and customer service skills to help our AF Members.

This together with over 20 years’ Credit Control experience gives me a firm yet empathetic approach to what can at times be difficult conversations.  I am a firm believer in working with our Members and forging longstanding relationships to continuously provide an efficient service.

In my spare time I enjoy shopping (a girl can NEVER have too many clothes), gardening, reading, and walking my big soppy bulldog.

I commenced my career within Accountancy Practice, initially as a trainee accountant progressing all the way to become a fully qualified Certified Accountant. Since qualifying, over 20 years ago, I have worked in a wide range of companies within industries such as financial services, insurance, housing, and a motor dealership. I joined The AF Group in 2019 and during my time here I have overseen some difficult yet rewarding challenges and myself and the AF Finance team continue to strive to provide a professional and efficient service to our members, suppliers, and colleagues alike.

I am a chartered accountant with over 26 years post qualification experience. My career began in practice – preparing accounts for pig farmers and progressed through audit then into industry. I was a Finance Manager at Group Lotus for 9 years covering the wide spectrum of finance roles including taxation, manufacturing, engineering and central services. I have worked for commercial organisations as well as charities, including being Finance Director for an independent school for 5 years. My skills help focus teams to rationalise processes to achieve efficiencies and streamline systems – all the while ensuring accuracy of information.