Simon trained in the audit department of a medium sized firm of Chartered Accountants in London where he was involved in the audits of a number of plc clients. After qualifying he joined a food distribution company based in London as its Financial Controller. Upon promotion to Finance Director he helped it achieve its aim of national distribution, established a UK head office in Worcestershire and oversaw its transition to a plc.
In 1991 and by this time living in Worcestershire he did something he vowed he would never do and returned to general practice joining a small firm in Worcester where he was joined by Gavin Gardiner in 1997. Simon has a portfolio of clients ranging from those in light manufacturing to the service industry but as a result of his experience in the food industry has a large proportion of clients in the hotel/restaurant trade and food related sector.
Simon is married to Lucy and lives in Herefordshire. He has two children both currently at University. This explains why he is currently working long hours in the office. When he gets the chance of some free time, he has a season ticket at Worcester Rugby Football Club and enjoys supporting the Warriors home and away with his family. His wife says that he is a keen garden labourer but, in truth, if he never saw another flower bed that needed digging he would not mind. |