David Green, 29, started his ACA training with Wilkins Kennedy in 2010 before he was promoted to audit and accounts director at the firm’s Amersham office in 2015.

David is experienced in managing group audits and is committed to making the process as painless as possible. He is a member of the ICAEW Audit & Assurance Faculty and is also the Treasurer of his local church.

What made you go into audit and accounting?

I was not sure what I wanted to do so I went to university to study sciences, in particular chemistry which I really enjoyed. However, studying chemistry meant in the future I would either have to go into research or teaching, neither of which I was particularly interested in. So, I took two years off after university and went to work for a church, where I worked on the financials.

During this time I spoke to a few accountants and realised what I wanted from a job longer term was something that was varied and included numbers, but numbers that made a difference to individuals and companies lives.

I started applying for accountancy jobs, got accepted at Wilkins Kennedy and have been here since.

Do you have any regrets?

Not at all. At the start I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do but the more experience I get in accountancy, the more I enjoy it.

What has been you toughest challenge?

I became a manger just before I got my ACA qualifications which was quite a big step up.

What is your dream role?

At the moment I am enjoying my role and the mixture of work that I do. By not being a partner I get to know clients better and have more face-to-face interactions. However in the future I would love to hopefully become a partner,

How did you get to your current position?

I joined Wilkins Kennedy in 2010 and became a manager in May 2013 before I got my ACA qualification in September 2013. I then became a director in 2015. I have just stuck with the firm and worked my way up.

Why did you choose to go into practice rather than business?

I wanted to work with a wide range of companies. The ACA is also is a good qualification to have which gives you a good foundation and wide understanding of accountancy. When I first started I didn’t know how long I would be in practice but I really enjoy it.

What is the best part of your role?

The variation and when you go to clients and feel like you are making a difference. You are able to respond to client’s queries and potential issues and it is nice seeing the impact that it has.

…and the worst?

There are always going to be some clients that are trickier to get along with, especially those who have high requirements and expect work to be done straight away.

Where do you see yourself in five years’ time?

It would be nice to be a partner but at the moment I do not feel in a rush to get to that stage.

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