James Dierking

Assistant Manager - Chartered Certified Accountant

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I joined Forrester Boyd straight from Franklin College in 2015 as an apprentice under their trainee programme.

I had previously undertaken a short work experience placement at a local accountancy firm and this gave me a real indication of a career that was right for me and my development. The most valuable element for me was to combine a training opportunity with a full-time role in the workplace, enabling me to utilise my new skills and put them into regular practice.

In 2023, I completed my ACCA qualification and became a Chartered Certified Accountant. During my training programme, I was fortunate to be exposed to a variety of different lines of work for clients from a mixture of sectors. This has given me a broad spectrum of knowledge and often allows me to see the bigger picture from a client’s perspective.

Interests

Most weekends you will find me glued to the TV for all of the football coverage (and on evenings if there is midweek action!). I am also a keen collector of Lego and my partner is delighted by how much space this takes up in the house!

If there was one piece of advice you would give your younger self, what would it be?

Back your own ability to succeed, even if others question it!

Qualifications

  • ACCA
  • AAT

Memberships

  • ACCA
  • UK200 Group

Offices

Expertise

  • Accounts preparation
  • Tax planning/advice
  • Capital allowances
  • Personal tax
  • Management accounts
  • Bookkeeping & VAT
  • Cash flow forecasting / business planning
  • Business advisory
  • Trusts

Clients

  • Owner Managed Businesses
  • Individuals
  • Small businesses
  • SMEs

Sectors

  • Construction
  • Agriculture, Farms and Rural Businesses

Talk to James

Please do get in touch with me and I will respond to your enquiry as soon as possible.