MEET THE TEAM
JOHN CULVERHOUSE
Chartered Accountant | Chartered Financial Planner
Founder of Culverhouse & Co, John is passionate about really understanding people & their businesses and offering proactive accountancy & financial planning advice; allowing businesses to grow and life ambitions to be realised.
In his spare time he is most commonly found on the squash court or enjoying time with his family.
DAVID KNIGHT
Chartered Accountant | Chartered Certified Accountant
David heads up the accountancy team, and has been part of the Culverhouse team for over 16 years. His ethos is to take away the pressure from business owners by promptly and accurately helping them fulfil their compliance obligations.
His focus then turns to 'adding value' to the businesses.
Oh, and did I mention he's a pretty loyal Charlton Athletic fan!
CLAIRE WISE
Independent Financial Adviser (Qualified)
As an Independent Financial Adviser, Claire is able to provide the advice that is best for each individual.
She believes firmly in building close working relationships with clients, working in the way that suits the client best, at the pace that is most comfortable for them.
Claire enjoys good food, walking & spending time with her family.
ANN BOULT
Administrator | Paraplanner
Ann has over 30 years’ experience in the banking industry, in areas including ISAs, commercial lending, relationship banking and customer facing roles. This is coupled with strong payroll management experience.
Her role at Culverhouse & Co allows her to combine her industry knowledge, administration expertise and customer service skills. She also looks forward to the professional development opportunities available.
Away from the office, she enjoys socialising with her friends over a meal and visiting the cinema.
DOMINIQUE WELLS
Senior Accountant
An Oxford music graduate, Dominique pursued accountancy training initially in a medium-sized firm, specialising in audit and accounts preparation, and subsequently in the Small Business department of one of the 'Big Four' firms. After working in the industry for some years, she took a career break to have a family and is now pleased to be back in the workplace as Senior Accountant for Culverhouse & Co.
Working for Culverhouse & Co enabled Dominque to draw on the breadth of her experience to deliver a quality service to clients through a calm and balanced approach.
When not in the office, she enjoys playing and listening to music and spending time with her family.
BEN SAWARD
Trainee Accountant
Ben completed his A Levels in June 2019 and was keen to embark on a career in accountancy, having always enjoyed maths at school.
He wanted to combine this interest with the customer service experience he has gained from a holiday job. Finding a practice that would be supportive during the early stages of his career was important to Ben.
To unwind he enjoys watching football and walking his dog.
JENNIFER WELLS
Trainee Accountant
Jennifer achieved excellent results in A Level Maths, Further Maths, Spanish, and Business in Summer 2021. She also has a qualification in GCSE Finance amongst 9 other GCSEs.
Her role at Culverhouse & Co allows her to combine her interest in these subjects and work across both the Financial Planning and Accountancy sides of the practice.
In her spare time she enjoys crafting and spending time with her dogs.
NATALIE SPELLER
Trainee Accountant
Natalie completed A Levels in Maths, Further Maths and IT in 2017. After her Sixth Form studies she worked for a major UK retailer and entered onto their management programme, providing her with an insight into business management.
Moving to Culverhouse & Co has allowed her to pursue a career in accountancy, utilising her strength in maths.
In her spare time she enjoys country walking with her dog and has recently enjoyed trips to the Lake District and the Isle of Wight.
MAISIE GRANGER
Marketing Assistant
Maisie is an English Literature & Creative Writing graduate from Cardiff University and also holds an MA in Creative Writing. As Marketing Assistant, she combines her passion for the written word with marketing strategies.
When she isn't working, Maisie is usually spending time with friends and family as well as studiously working on her novel and other creative projects!