Finance & Corporate Services Staff Biographies

The Finance and Corporate Services Department is responsible for providing the main reception operations, ensuring the smooth running of the office and all financial aspects of the Association’s business.
George Tainsh

George Tainsh: MA Dip TP
Chief Executive and Company Secretary

George’s role as the senior executive officer is to manage the day to day operations of the Association and to work with the Management Committee to formulate strategy whilst ensuring that decisions of the Committee are implemented.

Anne Smith

Anne Smith - MA, CA
Director of Finance & Corporate Services / Deputy Chief Executive

As the head of service, Anne is responsible for development, implementation and management of all finance, administration, audit and corporate services aspects of the Association.

Neil Harrison

Neil Harrison
Finance Officer

Neil’s role focusses on the preparation and management of the Association’s accounts and liaison with the Association’s external IT systems service provider.

Kate Oliver

Kate Oliver
Corporate Services Administrator

Kate is responsible for all matters associated with the corporate services function of the Association and for providing administrative support to both the Management Team and the Committee.

Heather Kennedy

Heather Kennedy
Assistant Finance Officer

Heather is responsible for ensuring that the Association’s day to day financial management operations are fulfilled.

Janie Taylor

Janie Taylor
Assistant Finance Officer

Janie is responsible for ensuring that the Association’s day to day financial management operations are fulfilled.