Specialist areas
- Business analysis & support
- Management reporting
- Year end accounts
- Cash flow management
- Budgets & forecasts
Hayley entered the accountancy profession at 18 and has built her way up from trainee to now Client Director at Whittock Consulting. Hayley is ACA and FCA qualified and is a highly experienced accountant having covered a variety of accountancy matters over the years. Hayley really enjoys providing clients with advice to help their business retain profitability and grow. When Hayley is not working, she loves spending time with her family and the dog. She also enjoys going to the gym.
What's one piece of accounting advice you think all business owners should follow?
Complete monthly reviews of the company so you are aware of any potential issues which can be acted on sooner rather than later.
What's your role at the firm, and what does a typical day look like for you?
I am a client director, my typical day is to run the accounting team and deal with any client issues/queries. I also prepare and review financial statements/management accounts etc.
What do you like to do outside of work?
I enjoy spending time with my family and the dog, going to the gym and meeting up with friends.
What's one myth about accountants you'd like to bust?
That we are boring!
If you could automate one part of accounting forever, what would it be and why?
Not sure on this one as I would want to make sure its correct! I would say possibly reconciliations as this can be timely!
If I wasn't an accountant, I would be...
A midwife, however I am squeamish!
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