Stella, who is ACCA qualified and has a degree in Finance and Accounting from the University of Hertfordshire, works with financial controller Simon to provide the main finance function for the group and is responsible for ensuring that all financial processes are aligned to the business’s needs.

Stella prepares draft management and statutory accounts for all group companies. She also carries out the company payroll. She prepares various reconciliations, maintains the sales and purchase ledgers to ensure accurate financial records and oversees credit control.

Although she doesn’t have a piano in her home nowadays, mum-of-one Stella is an accomplished piano player.