Director
Having won the prestigious Tax Prize from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and worked in London-based accountancy firms, Emily Bridges (formerly Emily Prior) started Re:Accounts in 2009. This gave her the freedom to concentrate on her specialist areas (tax planning, commercial and sole trader accounts) as well as her passion for international tax.
Emily believes that numbers are important and people matter. She says: “I believe in keeping it real, so Re:Accounts is a team of down-to-earth specialists with no accountancy-speak or stuffy emails. I live and breathe numbers, instinctively saving money for our clients. The most enjoyable part of my role is talking to the people I work with.”
Emily adds: “At Re:Accounts we are proudly proactive, thorough and approachable. I want to help your business to be a success. Success can mean growth and expansion; some clients work internationally. Or you may be a winner by starting your business whilst arriving at school on time. I love working with energetic business owners and individuals, maximising your potential and minimising your tax. Let’s talk!”
Felicity Reader
Accounts Senior
Accounting guru Felicity specialises in helping sole traders and limited companies to achieve an optimum tax position, minimising their tax liability. She keeps busy outside of work as mum to two boys and a black lab called Rosie. Felicity is the team’s superstar baker. Her cakes are amazing!
Lynne Gordon
Office Manager
Lynne is our awesome office manager. Her fantastic organisation skills and no-nonsense attitude are an immense support to everyone at Re:Accounts. She loves creating order and her systemised approach has revolutionised working practises. In a previous life, Lynne ran a successful Recruitment Business and we are so lucky to have the benefit of her experience. Her caring nature ensures that the team is performing to the best of its ability and she buys excellent birthday presents (trivial benefits – tax planning at its best!).
Lynne also enjoys running and regularly wins best speech at her Toastmasters club.
Ugne Jonaityte
Semi-Senior Accountant
Ugne is super organised, managing our clients’ payrolls, and share pools for clients with large investment portfolios. She also prepares tax returns (business and personal), VAT returns and annual accounts. Add studying for her Level 7 accountancy qualification to her to-do list … Ugne is extremely busy! When she has spare time, she loves growing her own food and flowers. If she isn’t in her garden, you’ll find Ugne in the gym or enjoying a good book.
Susan McIellan
Apprentice Junior Accountant
Susan has a head for numbers and fantastic attention to detail … perfect for the tax returns and end-of-year business accounts she works with. Life at home is as busy as her re:accounts time, with five children. (Well, two teenagers and three feline fur babies.) During her rare downtime, Susan enjoys exercising, especially Pilates, swimming and … next on her list … hiking.
Giselle Zarifis Sutton
PA to Emily Bridges
Giselle is re:accounts’ admin ninja. Her impressive organisational skills are vital in helping our office run smoothly and protecting Emily’s sanity! Giselle’s admin superpower keeps our workflow running smoothly. She also answers clients’ queries about how to use our platform. Her patience and flexibility are amazing!
Outside of work, Giselle enjoys family time as well as yoga and reading. She also enjoys cooking, learning from her husband, who’s a chef – no pressure!
Richard Bridges
Business Development Manager
Richard is expert at finding and chatting to new clients. He loves a natter, delving into how the re:accounts team can best help each person and/or their business. Outside of work, Richard is an avid footy fan and family man.
Pearl
Chief Happiness Officer
Bark bark, woof woof.
If you’ve visited our Stevenage office, you have probably met Pearl. She’s been promoted to Chief Happiness Officer, following in Jet’s pawprints.
Pearl is a force of nature … always positive and full of energy, on a mission to make all of us smile (and pinch treats). You can’t help but feel happy when you see her!
Richard is expert at finding and chatting to new clients. He loves a natter, delving into how the re:accounts team can best help each person and/or their business. Outside of work, Richard is an avid footy fan and family man.
