Key Team Members

Ailsa started her accountancy career at the age of 16 with a Wirral based accountancy practice.  Having remained there for 10 years, she moved to a local accountancy practice as an accounts and audit senior where she worked for a further 8 years.

After a five year spell of self- employment Ailsa returned to her previous employers where she spent three years as Practice Manager.

In August 2013, Ailsa was recruited as Practice Manager by Langtons and has responsibility for the financial and management reporting for the practice.

Chris joined Langtons in 2015 after 10 years in a top-10 accountancy practice during which time he qualified ACCA in 2006.  Chris predominantly deals with owner-managed clients providing them with bookkeeping, VAT, management accounts, year-end compliance services as well as general business advice.

As part of the Langtons System Solutions team, Chris advises clients on suitable electronic and online accounting packages, providing training and installation / setup services together with online bookkeeping and management accounts services. 

Chris is also Xero accredited.

Chris joined the Langtons Corporate Finance team in July 2019 and is an experienced finance professional having held roles within Business and Corporate banking across the North of England  as well as in Investment Management, working for a regional debt and equity fund in the North West.

As well as having a strong background in deal origination, Chris brings with him a wealth of experience in deal structuring and negotiation, financial analysis, fundraising and transaction management.

John’s IT career began with HM Customs & Excise in 1991.  During the years prior to joining Langtons he has worked as an IT consultant for financial institutions, the Manchester Commonwealth Games and an IT support company.  Having provided support to Langtons for a number of years, he joined the firm in 2006.

As well as responsibility for all things IT “in house” John also currently provides IT Strategy and Support for a number of Langtons’ clients, within the Langtons Systems Solutions team.

Having graduated from the University of Sunderland with a degree in Accounting and Economics, Kerry went on to qualify at a local accountancy practice as a Certified Chartered Accountant in 2007.

She joined Langtons in 2013 with a wealth of experience in audit and year-end accounts preparation and also assists many of our clients with management accounts and projections.

Having graduated at Liverpool John Moores University with a degree in Accounting and Finance, Liz went on to qualify at a local accountancy practice as a certified chartered accountant in 2002.

She joined Langtons in 2013 and has a wealth of experience in audit and accounts preparation.

Paula joined Langtons in 2019.  Paula has 10 years of accounting experience and predominantly deals with management accounts, VAT, bookkeeping, software advice and installation, and software training.

She is accredited with both Xero and QuickBooks Online, both of which she has extensive experience from the date of both software’s infancies.

Rob joined Langtons in February 2014 having graduated from the University of Manchester with two degrees, BSc Mathematics and BEng Electrical Engineering. During this time Rob also had experience working at Deloitte and the Co-operative Group before joining Langtons.

Rob has gained significant experience with audit and accounting services throughout his training at Langtons and became a fully qualified ACA member in March 2017

Simon graduated from the University of Liverpool in 1995 and joined Langtons in the same year.  He qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1998 and was appointed a Manager in 1999.  As well as managing some of the firm’s largest audit assignments, Simon also assists many of our clients with the preparation of year end accounts, management accounts and projections.