Bookkeeping - Thorne Widgery

Katy joined us in August 2022 and has worked in a variety of roles within the finance industry over the last 5 years, specialising in bookkeeping with a lot of work in the hospitality / tourism industry. She is looking forward to learning how TW’s systems streamline workflow & reduce paper waste. Outside of work she loves horse riding and can often be found teaching at her local riding school & volunteering with the pony club, as well as occasionally competing in Dressage.

Alex Cole is a bookkeeper with an AAT Level 3 qualification, currently working towards Level 4. In another lifetime, she ran her own surf shop, where she gained firsthand insight into the value of effective bookkeeping as a business owner. Alex is excited to join Thorne Widgery’s collaborative team, embracing new opportunities for growth. Outside of work, Alex enjoys wildlife walks and practising Iyengar yoga.

Emma brings 9 years of bookkeeping experience to Thorne Widgery, having worked with both small family-run businesses and larger entities. A member of The Institute of Agricultural Secretaries and Administrators (IAgSA), Emma is passionate about the digital transformation of accountancy, a direction that aligns perfectly with Thorne Widgery’s forward-thinking ethos. Looking ahead, she plans to complete a level 2 bookkeeping qualification in the coming year. Beyond the numbers, Emma is an award-winning artist, designing and creating art jewellery. She enjoys working with textiles and pursuing DIY projects. A former Geography teacher, she is the proud mother of a 5-year-old daughter, with whom she loves sharing her creative spirit.

Ildi joined Thorne Widgery as a bookkeeper, bringing experience in finance from a high school setting. She holds an ICB Level 2 Bookkeeping Certificate and an AAT Level 2 Accounting Certificate and is currently working towards her AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping to expand her skills.

Eager to transition into an accounting-focused role, Ildi was drawn to TW’s supportive team and expertise in cloud-based systems like Xero. She enjoys the problem-solving and attention to detail required in bookkeeping and is excited to develop her expertise further.

Jennifer joined TW as a Digital Bookkeeper with hands-on experience managing accounts for multiple companies and properties. She is Xero Certified and passionate about improving systems to make them smarter and more efficient. Jennifer is looking forward to working towards her AAT qualification in the future. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, board games, cosy computer games, and countryside walks with her pug.

Maxine has numerous years of experience as a bookkeeper and is AAT qualified so will be able to provide a range of services to businesses and individuals. Outside of work she loves running, movies and computer gaming.