Meet The Team
Oliver
Oliver is a Chartered Accountant and joined Elver in 2019. Oliver graduated from Leeds University with a First Class Honours Degree in Accounting and Finance and was awarded the Baker Tilly Taxation prize. Oliver then trained with Ernst & Young in the audit department. In recent years, Oliver has developed a keen interest in the e-commerce sector and is excited about its continued rapid growth.
In his spare time, Oliver enjoys spending time with his family. Oliver also likes travelling, particularly taking road trips through America. He is currently planning his second drive of Route 66. Other things Oliver enjoys are running and cooking (and eating)!
Steve
Steve is a Chartered Accountant with over 30 years experience in practice and commerce. He trained initially at Haines Watts and Grant Thornton, before going on to work at Financial Controller/Manager level in various industries from travel, manufacturing, property, public sector, e-commerce. In 2007 he formed Elver E-Commerce.
Steve has expertise in managing and controlling the finances of various businesses. This includes, monthly accounts, statutory accounts, variance analysis, company secretarial, personal, partnership and corporate tax returns. Steve also has wide ranging experience of budgeting and KPI development, cash flow and credit management, strategic corporate planning, efficiency improvements, corporate finance & treasury management and due diligence.
Chelsea
Chelsea joined Elver in 2021 as an Administrative Assistant and helps keep the office running smoothly. She has since found her niche in the payroll department and continues to develop her skills, working towards a Level 5 Management Diploma. When she’s not lining up the numbers, you can catch her rooting for the Leigh Leopards or out exploring the great outdoors. She loves a good hike with friends and is always on the chase for the next beautiful sunset.
Ann
Ann has been with Elver E-Commerce from the very beginning and is a graduate of Edge Hill University. She carries out a range of tasks including bookkeeping and VAT returns. She is a Xero certified adviser. Ann enjoys going to the theatre and cinema in her spare time.
Andrew
Andrew is an Accounts Senior who joined Elver in 2020. Having completed his AAT Level 4 qualification, he is now studying towards his ICAEW exams to become a Chartered Accountant. Family is very important to Andrew; he loves spending time with them and taking his dog for walks. He also enjoys watching sports, especially football.
April
April joined Elver in September 2016. She has recently completed the AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting – Level 4 and is now having a break before continuing further studies.
April is a 2nd dan black belt in Shotokan karate and in her spare time enjoys caring for her dog and horses, competes show jumping and is also training for the Manchester Marathon.
Amy
Amy obtained a BA(Hons) degree in History at the University of Manchester. She joined Elver in August 2017 and has achieved the AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting. In her spare time, she trains at her local Goju-Ryu Karate club where she is currently a Yondan (4th dan) black belt. She has also achieved her BSL Level 2 qualification and enjoys hiking with her family.
Matthew
Matthew joined Elver in September 2021 after completing a foundation degree in mathematics at the University of Liverpool. He is currently studying towards his AAT Level 4 and wants to swiftly work his way up through his qualifications. In his spare time, Matthew loves both playing and watching football and darts. He also regularly goes to the gym and loves to go running.
Tom
Tom joined Elver in May 2022 as a Trainee Accountant and is now an Accounts Semi-Senior. He has recently completed his AAT Level 4 qualification. Tom enjoys watching sport and spends most weekends following Wigan Athletic.
Sophie
I joined Elver in June 2023 and am studying to complete AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting – Level 3. I love to spend to with my family and friends and with my pets.
