People
Meet the team
Seasoned directors and a tight operations bench. We run as an extension of your team — service-led, technology-backed, and deliberately unlike traditional practice.
Past Experience
Tom is trained in national practice and moved to industry working on transactions (in house), and moved back to practice to specialise in Corporate Finance as an advisor. He became aware of a change in the profession leaning more towards advice and founded Cadre as a result – in order to capture the advances in tech and deliver actionable data with clear advice. Tom also acts as an external CFO for start, scale and growing companies.
Interests outside of work
- Family – Tom recently became a dad which has been life changing but he does miss sleeping.
- Travelling – With being able to work from anywhere Tom is able to take more trips with the family and is a big fan of staycations.
- Sport – Tom is a huge rugby fan and keen golfer but maybe not a good golfer….
What Tom enjoys about working at Cadre
The culture, as Cadre put the clients first by providing positive, proactive, and efficient advice. This allows Cadre to create a relaxed environment as we are not always pressed by deadlines as in traditional practice.
A fact about Tom that not many people know
Tom never liked accountancy until advances in tech made it possible to work with live data… it allows Cadre to really advise clients.
Past Experience
Jamie trained in the tax team at UHY Hacker Young whilst studying ACCA. He spent 5 years at Gerald Thomas Chartered accountants before identifying that clients wanted more from their advisors. Jamie joined Cadre in 2020 in the heart of the Covid Pandemic to provide that higher level of service to clients.
Interests outside of work
- His dogs are what make him smile. He has two dogs of his own and his wife runs a doggy day care business, so his life is full of dogs.
- Jamie is also a big rugby fan. He played from the age of 6 until his mid 20's.
What Jamie enjoys about working at Cadre
It is a relaxed atmosphere and as far away from your traditional accountancy stereotype you can get. Cadre works with clients on a closer basis than most, so developing those relationships is great and he gets to meet some very inspiring entrepreneurs.
A fact about Jamie that not many people know
Jamie ran an 11 second 100M at 16 years old. He is much slower now. He lost his hair to male pattern baldness at age 25 — which he says isn’t bad considering his dad was bald by the time he was 19.
Past Experience
Lewis started his career in finance as a Derivatives Trader before finding Wealth Management. Following a paraplanning role at a small IFA practice, Lewis spent 4 years at a large national advice practice, where he began advising clients at the age of 26. Lewis joined Cadre in July 2024 to lead the Wealth Management arm of Cadre.
Interests outside of work
- Sport takes up most of Lewis's time outside of work, spending summers playing golf, winters playing football, and all year round being a long -suffering Spurs fan.
What Lewis enjoys about working at Cadre
I love the different types of clients I get to work with, all with vastly different stories and backgrounds. Also, it's refreshing to work and collaborate with other professionals like Jamie and Tom that bring so much expertise in areas I may not have been exposed to otherwise.
A fact about Lewis that not many people know
Lewis is a big Heavy Metal fan and a very accomplished guitarist, however has never been in a band!
Past Experience
Charlie is a qualified humanistic-existential counsellor and worked in a Children's Hospice for 11 years. She then went on to work in Student Services at Cardiff University, the Child Health team within the NHS and Marie Curie Hospice, Penarth. Her extensive experience in these areas has meant she now carries out all of her work with an amazing amount of empathy and kindness.
Interests outside of work
- She loves horses and dogs, being outdoors, walking and yoga. She also likes to spend her time gardening or eating out — her favourite food is tapas, especially Bar 44!
What Charlie enjoys about working at Cadre
The team and how everyone is so supportive of each other. Charlie also likes the open-plan office, it means everyone is involved in everything and you learn so much every day.
A fact about Charlie that not many people know
Charlie is in fact scared of dinosaurs… She is also very good at cooking Chinese food!
Past Experience
James trained in the SBU (small business unit) in BPU. He spent 6 years at the firm doing VAT returns, bookkeeping, year-end accounts and management accounts before joining Cadre in 2021.
Interests outside of work
- James likes listening to his vinyl collection and playing board games, but spends most of the weekend deciding what to play as they have too many to choose from.
What James enjoys about working at Cadre
It’s a very proactive firm. He likes the fact that Cadre gets the year end accounts done in a timely manner and how closely Cadre works with clients to help them understand the ins and outs of their finances.
A fact about James that not many people know
James used to work in a kitchen as a cook when he was younger but didn’t like the very long hours. So, you may say he couldn’t handle the heat.
Past Experience
It wasn’t until 2017 that Sean got into bookkeeping/accounting. Before that he was more involved with manual labour jobs, until he took the plunge into an office job. Not long into his role, Sean’s previous boss noticed he had a good mind for numbers and offered him the AAT apprenticeship. Sean worked through AAT levels 2, 3 and 4 whilst gradually taking on more accountancy based tasks. After completing Level 4 AAT, he came to Cadre in April 2021.
Interests outside of work
- Sean enjoys all things football — playing, coaching, and watching. He also enjoys taking the dogs for walks and quiet evenings in with the family.
What Sean enjoys about working at Cadre
Flexibility! It’s not your usual be-at-work-for-9-5-in-a-shirt-and-tie. The flexibility suits him perfectly for family life which can be chaotic at times. Cadre are happy to train or teach you and help you grow with the business.
A fact about Sean that not many people know
Sean left all social media a few years ago and never looked back. He is also a terrible dancer but it doesn’t stop him trying when he’s had a few drinks!
Past Experience
Jonathan worked as a barista for eight years before making the move to Cadre.
Interests outside of work
- He enjoys playing board games and reading fantasy and sci -fi.
What Jonathan enjoys about working at Cadre
He enjoys working in a collaborative environment where ideas can be bounced back and forth among the team.
A fact about Jonathan that not many people know
Jonathan has a rabbit called Chester and loves to wear party pants.
Past Experience
Kathleen spent seven years at Bay Accountancy Ltd. as Payroll and VAT Manager before joining Cadre in October 2024. She also has many years of experience in administration, customer service, and bookkeeping within the HR, healthcare, and construction sectors.
Interests outside of work
- Kathleen enjoys taking long coastal walks with her family and has recently developed an interest in Art History. She enjoys visiting art galleries, and a trip to the Louvre in Paris is on her bucket list.
What Kathleen enjoys about working at Cadre
She finds coming to work an absolute pleasure. The team is extremely friendly and enthusiastic about sharing knowledge, which helps each staff member thrive and reach their goals.
A fact about Kathleen that not many people know
Kathleen is a big fan of the TV series Hudson & Rex and hopes to one day own her own German Shepherd.
Past Experience
Abbie worked at Cadre during the summer of 2023 while completing her law degree. She has had consistent experience in hospitality since the age of 15.
Interests outside of work
- In her downtime, she loves walking her dogs and taking them to the beach. She also tries to make time for Pilates and yoga when she can.
What Abbie enjoys about working at Cadre
She appreciates how supportive the team is, making it easy to settle in.
Past Experience
Molly-Kate enjoys working for a modern accountancy firm because it allows her to work closely with both colleagues and clients.
Interests outside of work
- Outside of work, Molly -Kate enjoys travelling and exploring new places. She loves experiencing different cultures and discovering what each destination has to offer.
What Molly-Kate enjoys about working at Cadre
This close collaboration gives her the opportunity to build strong relationships and develop a deeper understanding of each client's unique needs. She finds it a great environment for continuous learning and growth.
A fact about Molly-Kate that not many people know
Molly-Kate enjoys going on nature walks whenever she can. Whether it's through forests, along beaches, or in local parks, getting fresh air helps her recharge and clear her mind.