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Accountancy Apprentice Announced as Finalist for FirstPro Young Professional Award

A Long History of Apprenticeship Success 

Leigh Christou Accountants has been operating for 30 years and has gone from strength to strength, including being the first firm in the UK to be awarded the ACCA Quality Kite Mark.

Over the years the practice has employed many staff members, who have worked through the ranks to achieve both professional qualifications and promotion by recognition of their skills. Leigh Christou Limited prides itself on a highly dedicated team who share the commitment and dedication to their clients. 

Leigh Christou has had a successful partnership for many years with C&W Chamber Training.  They believe some of their greatest staff success stories are Apprentices who have joined the firm from school and worked their way through accountancy study to achieve professional success.

Siobhan Ceairns (nee Harkin) joined Leigh Christou as an Apprentice after finishing school in 2004 and is now AAT and ACCA qualified. She is currently ‘Business Services Manager’ heading up a strong team.

Steven Walsgrove also joined Leigh Christou Limited as an Apprentice straight from school in 2007 and succeeded at AAT before qualifying as an ACCA accountant in 2016.

Hollie Fielding joined the team in 2015 after completing her ‘A’ levels and has rapidly progressed within the firm.  Hollie has completed her AAT and has recently commenced her ACCA studies.

Bradley Ward has been with Leigh Christou for a year and has recently commenced his AAT Level 3.  He now provides invaluable support with payroll, bookkeeping and accounts production.

James Smithyman is the newest addition to the team and has recently commenced his AAT Level 2

We look forward to all our team members continuing their success with Leigh Christou Limited.