Accreditations and Testimonials

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Accreditations

Between the team we hold certificates in AAT up to Level 4, Certifications in Xero and Quickbooks, hold a 1st Year Pass of a Law Degree, Levels 1 & 2 in Computerised Accounting, Executive PA & Secretarial Diplomas as well as continuous personal development courses.

Testimonials

Director at Angel's Business Solutions Ltd
Kate completed a bookkeeping project for us using Liberty. Whilst she had no experience previously with Liberty, she completed the software training and went on to complete the bookkeeping project. We are pleased with her work and would not hesitate to both work with her again and recommend her. Thank you, Kate.

Angela was a client of Kate
Administration Manager @ Knightsfield School
Melanie has worked at Knightsfield School as an Administration Assistant since October 2017. She worked in my team until I left on 17th November 2020 and is still in her post. I found Melanie to be a very capable member of my team. She is well-organised, polite, approachable, and quick to learn. Her work is accurate and of high quality. Her knowledge of Microsoft Office is excellent, especially Excel which she has a great deal of experience in. Melanie has excellent interpersonal skills, is quick to adapt to changing circumstances and is able to work to strict deadlines. I considered her to be a highly valued member of my team.
Nicola Jarman
Verena Jarvis - Jarvis Footcare
"I can’t recommend Melanie enough!! Mel has helped me with my book- keeping with regards to expenses and income. Compiling it on excel spreadsheet for each month for the year. Mel organises my invoices and puts them into date order. If Mel is unsure or suggests adding certain items her communication is very good with a very quick response. Mel is very helpful and her level of confidentiality is outstanding."
Parker Moss - Chief Technology Officer and Director of Executive Affairs Virgin Care
We are a large NHS provider with 9000 clinical staff, operating nationally in the community and primary care space. Charlene has supported me and my executive team for the last few years at Virgin Care, and in my long experience of receiving executive support, Charlene has been the very best on many measures: Charlene is exceptionally positive and calm under pressure. I have never once heard Charlene complain or show signs of stress, while working in what has been a very demanding and often difficult environment. Charlene remains pleasant and supportive, takes a lot of stress away from the executive team. Her company has always been greatly appreciated by my team and her peers., Charlene has superb organisation and secretarial skills. She is a strong communicator in writing and on the phone, and has admirably managed relationships with Richard Branson’s board, as well as the many dignitaries that visit our offices. Charlene amongst other duties, manages our board papers as well as the diaries of our Chief Executive and other executive staff, and seems to manage this effortlessly and accurately. She is accomplished with technology and manages the technical and document production components of her job with ease. I commend Charlene whole heartedly.
Hannah Flax Weddings & Events
Lauren Gilbert is fantastic. She has been working for Hannah Flax Events for a number of years. She is extremely organised, has a wonderful phone manner and has been a real help in organising my diary and meetings. Lauren is super-efficient and able to take initiative with many different projects at the same time. Everyone needs a Lauren on their team.
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“Lauri worked for the firm as a Legal Secretary between March 2018 and July 2019. She was hardworking, enthusiastic and diligent in her work. She went out of her way to respond to customer queries to ensure that excellent customer service was maintained. She is a quick learner with considerable initiative and excellent organisational skills. We are confident that she will be an asset to your organisation. “

GILLY HARRADENCE TUDUR OWEN ROBERTS GLYNNE & CO SOLICITORS
“Lauri worked for my husband Christopher Bate for almost 2 years until his death. Christopher was a lawyer dealing with all aspects of the Law and Lauri was his Personal Legal Assistant and helped him with all aspects of Legal Matters. Following his death she was still employed by the family business and prepared papers in relation to the probate and dealt with day to day business. She is an honest conscientious and loyal person, who gives her best at all times. She is courteous and thoughtful which are qualities Christopher and I appreciated especially as the Law Practice was conducted from home. I believe she would be an asset to any firm. “
NAN BATE

“Lauri comes highly recommended and has been a valuable contribution during my illness and in my closure of the firm and in assisting with client cases.”

CHRISTOPHER BATE - CHRISTOPHER BATE SOLICITORS
“Lauri has worked with Hamilton Duxbury for more than 3 years. During this time, she has shown outstanding loyalty and commitment and has helped us to get many of our client accounts completed ready for year end. She is very thorough with the work she does. I have personally worked with Lauri on many occasions and have found she is willing to learn and can work well in a team. She has always presented herself professionally when dealing with staff and clients. During her time, she was trusted with running the offices on a regular basis when I have been away.”

GARY DUXBURY HAMILTON DUXBURY BOOKKEEPERS
SARA EVANS- ERW FAWR FARM ANGLESEY
"Laura recently created staff contracts and staff handbooks. I had been looking at creating contracts for many years and had discussed with various HR companies before who would only create contracts by tying us into long term HR contract which was not something we were interested in, I also found the idea of creating such an important legal document myself daunting. I was very pleased to come across Lauri at Variety VA who was friendly and knowledgeable and was able to create staff contracts and handbooks at a very reasonable rate and to a very high standard, taking out the stress and concern of creating legal documents but making sure we are complying with legislation. Thank you for your hard work and quick results!"
Steph Philipson - Peripatetic Service Manager
I have recently left my husband after 31 years of an abusive marriage. I have been supported by Lauri Jones with a non-molestation order against my husband, legal support over custody of my Son who has a diagnosis of Autism, ADHD, Learning Difficulty, ODD and Conduct Disorder. I have been working with the Domestic Violence team and Lauri has been my legal support with advice. I have recently filed for a divorce and Lauri is also currently supporting me with this process. Lauri’s input has been sympathetic, supportive and very helpful on a legal prospectus.
Glen Stockley - Ascent Flight Training
Having recently formed a (micro) company I found the reporting, accounts and other obligations somewhat confusing. Lauri was very reassuring and took care of it all, cleared up some anomalies for me, and even managed to remove a significant penalty. She was patient, thorough and quick to communicate; a consummate professional.
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