People

Kate qualified as a chartered accountant in 2005. Working with large corporations made her realise that she wanted to help society far more. Switching her focus to the third sector, she has worked in senior charity roles and with co-operatives for 15 years. Combining comprehensive experience of internal and external auditing, risk management, strategic planning and communications, with her love of meeting new people, she is passionate about ensuring third sector organisations thrive. Kate is also a qualified counsellor and works with bereavement groups.

Rebeca has worked in the corporate sector for 10 years, covering vat, corporation tax, personal tax, company formation and administration, bookkeeping and payroll services and became A.C.C.A. qualified in 2018.

She came over to Third Sector as she wanted to feel more fulfilled, and make a positive change in the community and wider world. In her spare time she likes to get out in the camper van and unplug, keep fit and cycle. She is also a second degree black belt in kickboxing, has a B.Sc. in Psychology and plays the drums.

Jodie gained her AAT qualification in 2006 and became ACCA qualified in 2015, and has worked in various finance roles in the UK and overseas. She joined Third Sector Accountancy to work with ethical companies, societies and charities who are making a positive difference in the world, and covers accounts preparation, audit, bookkeeping, and payroll.

Li-Jen joined TSA in 2021. She gained the AAT qualification in 2020 and became ACCA qualified in 2024. She feels privileged to be part of the TSA team and get to know amazing clients, who are passionate about making a positive difference for the wider community! In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, travelling and getting involved in community voluntary work.

Patrick qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1992, and as a Chartered Tax Adviser in 1994. Since qualifying, he has worked for small and large scale accountancy firms. Patrick has lived in housing co-operatives, and has been part of a team setting up a workers co-operative that runs an organic whole food shop. Recently, he was instrumental in setting up a social enterprise that raised finance through community share offers. He worked for Slade and Cooper from 2003 to 2017, a firm of accountants and auditors specialising in the charity sector, in which he was a principal from 2016.

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Abbas joined TSA in January 2024 having qualified as a Chartered Accountant with KPMG in 2020. He is predominantly involved in providing Audit services. Abbas has moved to the third sector due to a desire to work with people and clients who are striving to make a positive change to society on a daily basis.

Outside of work, he provides finance support for a local arts charity, enjoys cooking up Michelin style dishes such as oats and playing football!

In 2012, Zig was part of the core team that set up Leeds Bread Co-operative, where he developed the business plan and raised the required funding. Since then he has been their finance worker, dealing with Gnucash, Quickbooks Online, VAT and payroll. He was instrumental in setting up Third Sector Accountancy, and works on account preparation, book-keeping and VAT returns. He is now embarked on training leading to a professional accountancy qualification. He enjoys providing financial support for organisations who are doing great things.

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Originally from Germany, Ingrid has lived in the UK for over 40 years. She has worked in various roles, and within a range of industries, usually ending up in management and/or dealing with the finances. After making her home in Manchester, Ingrid worked for a College of Further Education for 12 years, teaching accountancy. During that time, Ingrid also started working with smaller charities and businesses—‘getting things in order'—producing year end accounts and regular management accounts for trustees and directors. She offers practical experience at many levels—and a lot of patience! Ingrid loves the fact that she contributes to the difference charities and co-operatives make to society.

Simon is a certified accountant (ICAEW CfAB), who has worked in the co-operative and social enterprise world for many years. He has a wealth of practical experience of the third sector and was a founder member of Co-opportunity, a Bristol based worker co-operative providing financial services. He now lives and works from home in Stroud, having joined Third Sector Accountancy in 2017, and enjoys working closely with a wide variety of our clients. These include CICs, housing co-ops, charities, small ethical businesses and self assessment clients, who all appreciate his individual attention and personal touch.

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Megan joined TSA in 2022 with a First-class degree in Mathematics from the University of East Anglia. She has a previous background working in both accountancy and audit as well as working within the charity sector. Megan is currently studying toward her ACA qualification as she continues her journey to become a chartered accountant. Outside of work, Megan loves attending gigs, reading and binge watching Netflix’s latest documentaries.

Philip is a certified accountant (ICAEW CfAB), qualified bookkeeper (ICB) and mathematician, who has pursued a career as musician, music tutor and mature research student. He has also been contracted as bookkeeper / finance worker for various campaign and research organisations and social enterprises, as well as a charity and social housing cooperative. 

Jed started bookkeeping as treasurer of the Bradford branch of the Industrial Workers of the World. He then went on to complete Level 2 and Level 3 of the Association of Accounting Technicians qualification. He has also completed the Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business qualification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

He is working and studying to complete the ICAEW's ACA pathway. In the past he has worked as, amongst other things, a kitchen porter, a gardener, a labourer on buildings sites and for community supported agriculture groups. He enjoys getting stuck into practical projects.

He was a member of the Hive Housing Cooperative in Bradford for many years which is proudly a member of Radical Routes: a network of housing co-operatives working for grassroots control and economic revolution through co-operation. He is now a member of Castle Rockdove Housing Cooperative in Manchester. 

Jo joined Third Sector Accountancy in 2022 after working at bookkeeping and accounting agencies in Lincolnshire for 8 years.  She completed the AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting in 2020 and is a Professional Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians.

Jo loves dancing to loud music, so she’s also a DJ in her spare time, and organises club nights in her hometown.  She also volunteers with a local charity that runs a community park and gallery.

Adam joined TSA in 2022 and is currently studying to gain AAT qualification.

Prior to joining TSA he spent 14 years as a director of a market garden and veg box scheme, helping increase local food production of organically grown vegetables.

Adam has a real passion for independent food businesses and loves trying out new places to eat around Manchester.

In his spare time, when not looking after his young son, he loves hiking and getting out into the hills!

Danni joined TSA in 2024 after previously having worked in the corporate sector for over 13 years. She worked in various departments including accounts, payroll and bookkeeping/VAT. Danni decided to come over to Third Sector to have a more ethical and rewarding job. In her spare time, she enjoys listening to music, going to the gym and unwinding with her family.  She is also a huge lover of all things horror related!

Pat joined TSA after spending a couple of years in academic research. She gained her MSc by Research in Chemistry from the University of York. She is now studying towards her ACA qualification and is excited to make a positive impact on communities through working with TSA. In her spare time she enjoys hanging upside down from aerial hoop or straps, painting or crafting.

Verity recently joined Third Sector Accountancy after a rich and varied career across the arts, business and broadcasting. Always value driven, she qualified as an AAT certified bookkeeper after feeling that social purpose and creativity weren't always understood or valued by the mainstream accounting sector. She's keen to de-mystify financial processes for people who want to do good in the world.