Progressive regional accountancy firm welcomes trainee cohort of 2021

Forrester Boyd, one of the leading independent accountancy firms in Lincolnshire and the Humber, is delighted to welcome the class of 2021.  Seven new trainees have joined the firm and now embark upon the journey to becoming qualified accountants on the firm’s exceptional training programme.

Joining the Grimsby office is Lauren Fryer. After studying at Franklin College, Lauren decided that the Higher Apprenticeship route “appealed more than a typical university course”. She is looking forward to “learning necessary skills for accountancy with a reputable firm”.

The second trainee joining the Grimsby office is James Lilley. James joins the firm from completing his A-Levels at Franklin College. James is “looking forward to learning skills in a working environment”. James chose Forrester Boyd because “they provide a great training programme which will be beneficial to me, allowing me to progress my career in accountancy”.

Two further trainees join the firm’s Louth office. Hayden Young joins the firm following graduating from University of Lincoln with a degree in accountancy and finance. A keen football fan, Hayden “regularly heard praise of the friendliness and professionalism of Forrester Boyd” from his parents, clients of the firm, which led him to “wanting to pursue his career path with the firm”.

Joining Hayden is Phoebe Willey. Following study at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Phoebe chose the trainee programme as she believed the idea and prospect of being able to learn on the job as a trainee accountant was invaluable. “I will be able to benefit from the extensive training alongside gaining vital experience in the industry. Forrester Boyd is a local firm to me, and they stood out due to their business morals and professionalism”.

Kevin Hopper, Managing Partner said “After another difficult year, it is great to welcome our annual trainee intake, as it really does bring a positive feeling to the firm. The intake looks as strong as ever and I am sure they will all be ready to put in the much needed hard work to progress and succeed. We all look forward to helping and guiding them in their development not only as individuals, but as well rounded accountants and business advisers”.

Forrester Boyd’s training programme has nurtured and developed some of the top talent in the region. In fact, out of the 17 partners within the firm today, 14 of them started out on the training programme, reinforcing the firm’s ethos of providing opportunities to local talent.