who we are
we like to think of ourselves as more than ‘just accountants’
We are a firm of Xero accountants that will work with you to help you succeed.
Whilst we are serious about keeping clients compliant with HMRC we also work with businesses to maximise their potential.

Carrie Stokes
Director
Carrie is the founder and Director of Spotlight. With over 20 years experience both in practice and industry. Training with a top 6 accountancy practice, before moving into industry running the finance department of a large group of companies.
Carrie started her own private practice and has a 12 year proven record of working with businesses to help them grow. Highlights of this journey have been travelling to Cyprus assisting a client in a sale of shares in an international property business, working on a technical paper for a high profile celebrity court case, working with a domiciliary care company from implementation of
reporting through to its eventual sale.
Carrie is married to Neil with two children Will & Lucy. In her spare time, she enjoys running (is forever chasing her PB) and loves nothing more than popping open a bottle of Prosecco to enjoy with family and friends.

Claire Bailey
Client Accountant
Claire is our Client Accountant, joining Spotlight after working in the finance department for a national retail chain.
Claire worked with independent franchisees working with them in managing their finances.
Claire is married with 2 young children, Georgia & Erin. In her spare time, Claire likes holidays, socialising with friends and eating out.

Emma Oliver
Client Manager
Emma is an ACCA qualified accountant who joined the practice in January 2020. Emma has experience in both working for other accountancy firms and in company accounts departments so has an understanding from both sides. Emma brings to the team a background of wide experience including Solicitors, Charity and Estate Agent Audits.
Emma and her partner Russell have three girls, Lily, Freya and Brooke, Emma likes reading and time spent socialising with family and friends.

Claire Parton
Client Accountant
Claire is our newest client accountant, joining us in September 2020. Prior to working for Spotlight Claire was Financial controller in both the hospitality and manufacturing industry.
Claire spends her weekends taking her gin bar to festivals and events and in her spare time she enjoys spending time with her two children Harry and Charlotte.
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