KRW team update: introducing our latest recruits!
We’ve been busy recruiting at KRW HQ, and we’re pleased to introduce you to the latest additions to our ever-growing team.
Over the past couple of months, we’ve bid farewell to three members of the team as Amie, Sophie and Sam, all left for pastures new, and we’ve welcomed five newbies to the KRW crew, as follows:
George Marlow – who is working for us part time, alongside studying for his final year of an accountancy degree. George completed some work experience with us in the summer and impressed the team with his enthusiasm, as well as already being AAT qualified, so we were pleased to be able to offer him a part-time role, assisting with payrolls and bookkeeping.
Elizabeth Chartres – some of you may recognise the surname as Elizabeth’s sister Isabella used to work for us. Elizabeth replaces Sophie and works alongside Eliza on reception, and as part of our administration team.
Denise Murphy – a new addition to our payroll team. Denise previously worked in the payroll department of a large accountancy practice, so is well versed in all things payroll and has experience of managing multiple client payrolls. She now works alongside Rachael and has helped to free up Adrienne to take on more bookkeeping work.
Hattie Griffith – who joins us from an accountancy firm that specialise in agricultural clients. Hattie is AAT qualified, and she has taken over most of Amie Harrold’s portfolio of clients.
Claire Paul – who joins us as an Accounts Associate. Claire is both AAT and ATT qualified and will look after many of our sole trade, partnership and personal tax return clients. Claire previously worked for a local accountancy firm for many years and has a wealth of experience. She will also manage our MTD for Income Tax service, which starts to be phased in from April 2026.
It’s fair to say that our new offices are quickly filling up with new faces, and we are delighted to keep adding great people to our team. Watch this space for news of more newbies on the way next month too!
Key Facts
- George Marlow has taken on a part-time bookkeeping and payroll role, alongside university.
- Elizabeth Chartres joined our reception/admin team, replacing Sophie.
- Denise Murphy joined our payroll team, adding further capacity and freeing up Adrienne.
- Hattie Griffith joined us as Client Manager.
- Claire Paul took the role of Accounts Associate.
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