Who Is Aileen Major?

Aileen Major ACMA – Partner

Originally from a Sales & Marketing background, Aileen set up a book-keeping agency in 1993, working mainly for small businesses and sole traders in the Northamptonshire area.

Qualified as a CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) member in May 2007, and registered as a Member in Practice in September that year, believing that CIMA produces more versatile accounting professionals who can go beyond accountancy; they can use their skills to provide analysis, decision support, value creation and risk management, as well as traditional accounting expertise.

Set up Finance & Accounting for Business in September 2007, intended to cater for any growing business who require more regular information from their accounts data than can be supplied from a once-a-year visit to a financial Accountant. Our ethos is to work with you in your business, not just for you.

Aileen’s strengths are her commercial background and awareness, bringing a business focus to the numbers, and in business and financial strategy.

Who Is Julie Collarbone?

Julie’s career spans 25 years. Her taxation and accounting experience started with the Inland Revenue.

After some years she moved into the professional accounting business where she continued to build on her knowledge.

In the latter years she has been employed as an accountant for a multi million pound plant hire company and an independent European lease and hire company.

On this basis Julie brings to the partnership a wealth of practical experience and expertise in all accounts disciplines including VAT, Income Tax, Corporation Tax and Payroll.

Who Is Luke Major?

Luke has recently graduated from Exeter University with a BA honours in Politics, and has gained valuable skills from a number of part time jobs during his time as a student, particularly in the area of customer service, telemarketing and events management.

He is also no stranger to the principles associated with running an efficient and profitable business, having worked as an apprentice to a certified business coach since graduation.

Who Is Amanda Spencer?

Amanda initially started working in banking for Barclays commercial bank while studying Law, economics and accountancy.

Her career changed direction in 1995 going into the manufacturing industry, running the accounts department for a medium size business, focusing on purchase/ sales ledger, payroll and month end accounts. Before joining FAB she was PA to the MD for an events promotion and management company.

Amanda is involved with the clients’ day to day accounts postings, month end preparation, as well as credit control. Her banking background makes her a whiz at bank reconciliation.

Drawing on her experience in the events business, she has recently started to work more in areas of business development and marketing.