After A Levels, Covid hit, and I joined operations, working in materials. I did the role for nearly 2 years, and took all the training I was offered – so I’ve got my forklift license, am trained in block feeding and stock control. When the assistant accountant role came up, I applied for it as it’s something I’ve always been interested it. There are a lot of training options on offer, and so I’m really excited to be training to be a chartered accountant.

In my role I do purchase ledger, which means I pay everyone on time, and do the sales ledger too – it’s interesting as I get to see both ends of the spectrum – money in and money out. I find it really interesting to see how business works as I’m very methodical, even though I’ve put on a stone since I stopped working in operations!

The Ilchester Cheese Co. is a good environment to work in; people are very friendly. It’s the sort of place where if you have an opinion, you can share it and it’s heard. Which is why it’s great to be able to grow within the business.

My favourite cheese? The ones with the flavour – Mediterranean Cheddar is the best, but I love Mexicana® Extra Hot as it’s genuinely really hot and tastes amazing.