NCASS Committee

Samantha Hill Chair Samantha graduated from Northumbria University in 2007 with a BA (Hons) Degree in Accounting & Finance. In September 2007 she joined Clarke’s, a small firm in Gateshead, dealing mainly with small businesses and limited companies. She has now completed her training contract and taking a much needed break from exams. Samantha joined NCASS in 2007 and held the position of ICAEW Student Council Representative for three years liasing with NCASS and the ICAEW as well as dealing with any queries students raised. She is currently the Chair of NCASS and looking forward to widening the awareness of NCASS and its benefits. Organisation: Clarkes Chartered Accountants Email: Sam_NCASS@hotmail.co.uk

Ele Brown Vice Chair Ele graduated from Leeds University with an MMath(Hons) degree in Mathematics. She worked as a teacher of English as a Second Language and a mortgage adviser before joining the National Audit Office as an Assistant Auditor in 2010, where she predominantly works on audits within the Department of Health. Ele has recently passed her Professional Stage exams and is enjoying a rest from studying before returning to college in 2012. Ele has been on the NCASS Committee since June 2010 and recently led the revamp of the Newsletter with the help of the rest of the Committee. As the Vice Chair of NCASS, Ele intends to support the Chair in widening participation in NCASS across the region by having a varied calendar of events and increasing our channels of communication to our members. Organisation: National Audit Office Email: Ele.brown@nao.gsi.gov.uk

Sian Nooney Treasurer Sian was elected Treasurer in June 2010. Organisation: KPMG Email: sian.nooney@kpmg.com

John Howarth Teesside Rep John studied Experimental Physics at York University, graduating with an MPhys in 2008. He then joined Anderson Barrowcliff, a firm of chartered accountants based in Stockton dealing with a wide variety of clients and specialist sectors. John joined NCASS in 2010 and has represented students on Teesside since then. He is looking forward to another year with NCASS in which he can expand the events program on Teesside, and represent NCASS with the National Student Council. Organisation: Anderson Barrowcliff Email: johnh@anderson-barrowcliff.co.uk

Committee Members

Sam Hill - Chair

Ele Brown - Vice-Chair

Andrew Jackson - President

Sian Nooney - Treasurer

John Howarth - Teesside & ISC Representative

Lisa Guy - Pan Professional Representative

Ellen Thomson - Newcastle University

Richard Wilkins

David Craggs