Meet The Team
Ridgefield Consulting is an independent firm of Chartered Accountants based in Oxford and Henley-on-Thames
You only have to take a quick scroll down below to see how we may not look like your typical accountants. What has really made Ridgefield Consulting different from other firms is our highly inclusive and collaborative culture which has been naturally influenced by our incredibly diverse team. Not only can we cater for over 12 different languages fluently; our skills, experience, and backgrounds allow us to connect and build meaningful relationships with our clients.
Fed up of being a cog in the corporate wheel, Simon left the City (and EY) in 2010. A passion to challenge the status quo in Oxford; which, having now succeeded through a combination of strategic acquisitions and strong organic growth, Simon now strives for excellence to secure the firm as the market leader in the county.
Simon Thomas | Managing Director
Grace is an ACCA finalist. Being a highly sought-after accounting and finance graduate, her options were numerous. She was recommended to Simon from a personal connection and the decision to take Grace on has not been looked back on since. Rising rapidly through the ranks she now heads up the operational management of the practice.
Grace Tan | Practice Manager
Brian has a Top 4 City background. He is now responsible for the firm’s quality and risk assessments; therein, all compliance and regulatory matters. Having spent a lot of his career in training both ICAEW & ACCA students, it is highly rewarding for him to see the development of the firm’s trainees.
Brian Thomas | Director of Compliance
Mi Mon is an FCCA qualified accountant and has been with the firm for over 5 years. Initially starting off to assist with the January self-assessment deadlines, she has become one of the firm’s tax planning experts.
Always developing her own technical knowledge means Mi Mon can review the knock-on tax effects of formulating different options for her clients.
Mi Mon Thet | Tax Manager
Shameem is ATT qualified and is an ACCA finalist. With over 13 years’ experience, she’s a valuable asset to the business and to our clients. Having built up most of her career in traditional accounting firms, Shameem was looking for a new environment to reignite her self-development and expand into other areas of accounting and tax.
Shameem Wahid | Client Manager
Kizzy achieved her Digital Diploma in Professional Marketing with flying colours from the Chartered Institute of Marketing in 2020. She originally responded to a job advert for a part-time receptionist position having returned from a career break to go travelling. However, Simon wasn’t prepared to miss out on the opportunity to utilise her wealth of marketing experience and the business has been flourishing ever since.
Kizzy Lam | Marketing & Business Operations Manager
Tracy is AAT qualified. We met by chance when she was sat next to Brian at an accounting and audit update course. Since then, she has become Ridgefield Consulting’s highly efficient payroll manager. She also acts for a number of management accounts clients, particularly those on SAGE.
Tracy Watts | Payroll Compliance & Accounts Manager
Olive is an expert on the administration of both people and the company. She has managed budgets for the Chemistry and Zoology departments of Oxford University, as well as managing multiple different teams. Her kind ear allows us to manage our people fairly and pragmatically. She has over 40 years’ experience with both the civil service and a number of Oxford educational establishments.
Olive Thomas | Head of Human Resources & Administration
Helen keeps us updated on the financial markets, politics and their impact on our economy. Through her Blonde Money website she delivers analysis on the key risks and opportunities for investment portfolios. After 16 years in the City working for hedge funds, investment banks and fund managers, she knows the market inside out.
Helen Thomas | Macroeconomics Consultant
Arekshe is a Business & Management student joining us for her work placement year. Her naturally calm and confident manner has allowed her to take on her office management role effortlessly. She’s highly motivated to learn from the team and gain valuable experience that will springboard her career upon completing her degree.
Arekshe De Silva | PA & Office Manager
Joining the team as a recent graduate from The London School of Economics and Political Science, Nisali has a Masters in Accounting and Finance. To break into the working world, Nisali takes her first steps as a Junior Accounts Associate and has readily taken on her role as well as the challenge. Not shying away from the deep end, she has already gained experience in dealing directly with clients, bookkeeping, payroll and accounts.
Nisali Sisirakumara | Client Manager
Wendy has a proven track record for her determination to build a career in accounting. With not only a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Accounting and Finance from Bangor University, she’s gained 4 years’ experience in practice before relocating to Oxford and joining Ridgefield Consulting. Now, she’s focused on obtaining her ACCA qualification and we have no doubt that her tenacity will make her a valuable asset to our team.
Wendy Wu | Client Manager
Bikram has a background working in government, retail, and the charity sector, but started working in accountancy practice as an Assistant Accountant in 2018. Since then he’s worked his way up to Payroll Supervisor until he joined us at Ridgefield Consulting as our Payroll Manager. Bikram takes great pride in his profession and is motivated to a provide prompt and high-quality service to our clients.
Bikram Giri | Payroll Manager
Lauren is incredibly creative by nature and has completed an Honours Degree in Illustration from Middlesex University. She has a background in digital PR and her skills and experience have already been put to good use producing informative and entertaining content for the business from a fresh and unique perspective. Be sure to follow us on social media and sign up to our monthly email newsletter to receive updates on our new content.
Lauren Wright | Marketing Outreach Executive
Throughout her early accounting career, Jessica has exhibited remarkable dedication. She's completed her Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance at Oxford Brookes University and honed her skills through a range of internships within the industry. Her unwavering commitment has resulted in her obtaining Xero Advisor certification, Bloomberg certification, and she is currently focused on obtaining her ACCA qualification.
Jessica Kusuma | Trainee Accountant
Usman joins Ridgefield Consulting as an FCCA-qualified accountant with over 7 years of experience, particularly specialising in auditing large, complex clients as well as smaller charities. In addition to managing his own portfolio of clients, he has been brought in as a key person to manage the transition of processes at the Henley office to align with those of the Oxford office, ensuring a seamless client experience.
Usman Ahmad | Client Manager
Mariia is a qualified lawyer and has always been passionate about justice and the law. However, upon relocating to the UK from Ukraine, she decided to embrace a new professional journey. Eager to expand her skill set and explore new opportunities, she recently completed her AAT Level 2 qualification and is now dedicated to pursuing a career in accounting and finance.
Mariia Rybka | Administrative Assistant
Harrison has enthusiastically embraced his role as an assistant, taking on a broad range of client care responsibilities within the Henley office team. He prides himself on his exemplary communication skills, positive and exuberant personality, and ability to foster a vibrant atmosphere. He has contributed to optimising processes and distinguished himself as an integral and key figure in the tax department
Harrison Ridge | Trainee Accountant
Katie graduated from the University of the West of England with a 2:1 BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance undergraduate degree and has been building her career within practice ever since. She first joined at Henley in 2015 and has worked her way up to Assistant Manager. Katie is meticulously detailed and thorough in all her work.
Katie Burrows | Business Services Assistant Manager
Philip is a seasoned accountant with extensive experience spanning over a decade in the industry. Recently taking on a major role at the firm, he brings deep expertise in financial accounts, office management, tax planning, and client care. Known for his commitment to excellence and a hands-on approach, Philip will aim to drive the firm to successful heights through innovation and a client-centred focus.
