Staff

Griffin Chapman Staff

Michelle Bevington - FCCA	Sarah Gwalter - FCCA	Hayley Knowles - FCCA
Client Manager	Client Manager	Client Manager
Michelle joined Griffin Chapman in 2014 and became a fellow member of the ACCA in 2015. She focusses on company audits and accounts preparation tasks for clients. Outside of work, family links with Cornwall and enjoyment of musical theatre and overseas trips keeps her busy.	Sarah came back to Griffin Chapman in 2012, after gaining her ACCA qualification in 2007. As a client manager, she provides accounting and taxation services to clients. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys spending time with her children and socialising with friends.	Hayley came back to Griffin Chapman in 2017 as a client manager, she provides accounting and taxation services to clients. She gained her ACCA qualification in 2006 and became a fellow member of the ACCA in 2011. Outside of work, Hayley enjoys spending time with her family and two young children.

Claire Young - CIMA	Jack Simpson - MAAT
Client Manager	Senior Accountant
Claire joined Griffin Chapman in September 2023 as a Client Manager. She gained her CIMA qualification in 2002. In her spare time, Claire enjoys spending time with her family, socialising with friends and walking the dog.	Jack joined Griffin Chapman in 2010 and gained his AAT qualification in 2012. He provides accounts and audits for clients and is part of the academies team. In his spare time Jack watches Ipswich Town FC. He also helps to organise the Colchester Half Marathon.

Geneta Errington – AAT MATT	Lauren Chalk - MAAT ACIPP	Chloe Turner
Tax Manager	Payroll Manager	Tax Assistant
Geni originally joined the firm in 2009, and also gained her AAT qualification the same year. Geni achieved her ATT qualification in 2013. After some time away, Geni returned to Griffin Chapman in April 2022 as tax manager. Outside of work Geni enjoys gardening and cooking.	Lauren joined Griffin Chapman in March 2014 and achieved her Professional Diploma in Accounting Level 4 with a distinction in August 2017. Lauren manages the payroll department. Outside of work, Lauren has a passion for baking and enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She also attends personal training sessions at her local gym.	Chloe joined Griffin Chapman in 2012. She is a tax assistant and provides secretarial support to the tax department and the partners. Outside of work, Chloe enjoys spending time with her family and young child.

Sam Johnson	Ellouise Bullman	Amy Pye
Trainee Accountant	Trainee Accountant	Trainee Accountant
Sam joined Griffin Chapman in September 2021 and is currently studying towards his level 4 AAT qualification. Outside of work, he is a keen rugby player and also enjoys following multiple sports.	Ellouise joined Griffin Chapman in August 2022 and is studying towards her level 4 AAT qualification. Outside of work, she loves to cook and spend time with her family and friends.	Amy joined Griffin Chapman in September 2023 and is currently studying towards her level 4 AAT. Outside of work Amy enjoys gardening and spending time with her family and friends.

Carolyn Plucknett	Lucy Jackson
Secretary	Administrator & Payroll Assistant
Carolyn joined Griffin Chapman in 2008 and provides secretarial support and reception duties. Carolyn enjoys spending her free time with her daughters and regularly visits the south coast at weekends.	Lucy joined Griffin Chapman in July 2014. She provides secretarial, payroll and general administration support. Outside of work Lucy enjoys sporting activities and baking.