Eve Senior Manager
payroll services
“Knowing the professionalism and diversity within the firm, when the opportunity arose to join I had no doubt it would be right for me.”
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What attracted you to PKF Francis Clark?
I was a client of the firm for 20 years in two separate businesses. Knowing the professionalism and diversity within the firm, when the opportunity arose to join I had no doubt it would be right for me.
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Tell us about your role and what you get involved in
As Head of Payroll Services for the Torquay and Taunton office my role is very varied, managing 12 staff with over 500 client payrolls.
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What do you like most about working here?
As a firm they offer a good benefits and pension package, and are concerned about staff welfare. As a manager, I have a lovely group of staff.
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Tell us about your career path since joining the firm and your ambitions for the future
I started as a manager with three administrators, I have progressed to a senior manager and have 12 administrators.
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What’s been your biggest achievement?
When I joined the firm I was taken on to take forward and develop the department. Something which has been achieved beyond expectation.
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Describe working here in 3 words…
Challenging but worthwhile.
A bit more about me
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If you could invite 3 people to a dinner party, who would you choose?
Me, myself and I!
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Where is your dream travel destination?
I own a home in Turkey so I suppose there.
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If you could gift someone a book which one would it be?
The Thorn Birds – Colleen McCullough.
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What’s your favourite album and why?
Pink Floyd – The Wall. It’s a nice memory of my husband.
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What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given or given to someone else?
Always know what it is you don’t know!
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What would a "perfect" day look like for you?
There’s no such thing!
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What's the most important thing you've learned in the last year?
Believing something doesn’t make it true!
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How do you spend your free time?
Seeing my elderly mother and doing chores for her, spending time with my four year old grandson and catching up with my son and daughter.