Ian has specialised in the provision of Accountancy & Tax training in Kent since 2001.

Consequently Ian has a vast experience and extensive knowledge of the professional education business. His focus is on the core values which result in the provision of a first class, high quality experience both in and out of the classroom for students and clients alike.

This is Ian’s passion – a local business, with a local team meeting the demands and exceeding the expectations of the local market.

Ashley qualified with an accountancy practice in Kent after completing both his AAT and ACCA studies, as well as acquiring the ACCA Applied Accounting Degree with Oxford Brookes. Before joining First Intuition, Ashley was part of the Group Finance team at a large insurance company.

Ashley is a tutor who is more than happy to go ‘above and beyond’ to ensure that his students are properly prepared for their exams and assessments.

Ashley is also our AAT Courses manager.

Chris is the Office Manager and prides himself on delivering a first class, on-site customer service to students and clients.

He studied Business Administration at Hertfordshire University.

Jill is responsible for our Level 7 apprenticeships. Her work involves the initial assessment of the learner followed by a subsequent sign-up visit -where both the student and the employer are present. Then during the apprenticeship programme she performs regular reviews to counsel, support and advise the student to ensure that they achieve timely completion and meet all the necessary requirements of the scheme.

Shane is responsible for our Level 3 and 4 apprenticeship programmes. Shane has vast experience having worked with levy paying employers in the finance sector. From their initial inquiry, through to guiding and advising them on implementing their apprenticeship strategy and embedding this into their organisation. He has supported employers in enrolling new apprentices, from pilot groups to larger cohorts, and setting up bespoke learner journeys & a robust 20% off the job training plan. He has also aided employers in setting up and managing their digital accounts and has a strong knowledge of the funding rules.

After leaving Christchurch University in Canterbury, Ruth trained as a Management Accountant, working in the recruitment and hotel industries. She qualified whilst working in the shipping industry at SAGA. Before becoming a tutor in 2007, Ruth was the Chief Financial Accountant for a media company.

She is known by the students as one of the most approachable tutors and is always willing to go above and beyond to help them in their studies.

Ruth is also our ICAEW Courses manager.

Harvey left Manchester University with a degree in Maths and then qualified whilst working for the Official Receiver. He has worked in professional education since 2000 and teaches a broad range of subjects.

He is regarded as one of the most knowledgeable and versatile of tutors. Students frequently comment how he has helped them understand the most complex areas by bringing them to life, adding value to the material and linking it back to the real world.

Nicole started her career working in Local Government with Kent County Council, which has the largest County Council budget in the UK.  She supported Directors and Budget Managers to make key decisions on the most volatile and high risk budgets within KCC and became an ACCA member with a First Class Degree in Applied Accounting during her time there.  She later went on to work in the commercial sector and more recently in the Education Sector within an Academy Trust. Nicole has a wealth of knowledge and experience that she can draw on to help students understand the application of their studies.  Added to this is her love of learning as a former student of First Intuition herself.

Michelle qualified with a local firm of Chartered Accountants after obtaining a 2:1 honours degree in Business Studies. Once qualified, she continued to work with the same firm as a client manager undertaking accounting, taxation and audit assignments.

Michelle believes in supporting her students throughout her courses, whether by providing reassurance when things seem to be getting too much or giving feedback on questions covered in class and for homework which students have submitted for marking. She endeavours to make the exam process as smooth and painless as possible.

Michelle is also our ACCA Course manager.

Jennifer joined the administration team at First Intuition in June 2019 after spending a number of years working in retail and hospitality.
She assists with day to day admin tasks, as well as providing customer service, invigilating computer based exams and the printing of course material.

Sarah joined First Intuition in June 2018 as Receptionist and Customer Service Advisor.  Sarah studied Social Administration at Portsmouth University and previously worked in the Civil Service.  She deals with all aspects of customer service and administration, including exams, attendance and accounts and is always happy to help.