Rick studied accountancy and finance in New York before relocating to Manchester and working for {my}Dentist, the UK’s largest corporate dental company in 2011 as a Finance Business Partner. Here, he developed and delivered a company-wide “Finance for Non-Finance Managers” training program to be used as part of operational inductions that is still used to this day. Rick joined iCount in 2016 where he has taught and published teaching material for ICAEW, ACCA and CIMA courses across all subjects. He is now part of the Management team of First Intuition Manchester, leading the teaching team and looking after the relationships with commercial clients. Rick is CIMA qualified and much prefers an English breakfast to the English weather.

Alice qualified with PWC before joining Kaplan in London as a tutor for many years. She moved back to Manchester in 2011 and joined FI as ICAEW Course Director and now looks after Professional Firms.

Harriet joined us back in 2014 as a Business Admin Apprentice and then later became Office Manager and subsequently Head of Operations. Since iCount merged with First Intuition, Harriet became Head of Client Services and is responsible for developing the business at First Intuition Manchester as well as maintaining and supporting existing client relationships.

Lesley qualified in industry and has worked in professional education for 14 years. She worked as a tutor and AAT/ACCA and key client manager at Kaplan Manchester before joining iCount in 2017 to set up the apprenticeship part of the business.  She continues in the role of Head of Apprenticeships at First Intuition Manchester, leading the apprenticeship team and focusing on delivering a quality apprenticeship provision and working closely with local employers.

Julie joined First Intuition in March 2022 as customer services manager, bringing with her several years office management experience, having previously worked in the engineering and marketing industries.

Lauren studied her AAT as an apprentice whilst working in industry. She worked in an FE College for 10 years as a Curriculum Manager before joining iCount in February 2021. Lauren teaches AAT programmes for FI Manchester.

Kelsey worked in customer service for 8 years before taking a break to attend university. Upon leaving university she began a role at Kaplan working with some large clients and quickly progressed into a Service Account Manager role working with one of the industry’s biggest clients. She’s looking forward to bringing the knowledge and experience gained to her role as ACCA/CIMA Programme Lead.

Dan trained in a small firm of accountants, and completed his ACA with iCount.  Later that year he joined as a tutor, and teaches accounting, financial reporting and audit.

Gavin qualified within industry whilst working for MyDentist, a national dental chain. During his 8 years in this role, he gained valuable experience within Management Accountants and has currently been working as a Tutor for the last 4 years. Gavin teaches Financial Management, Performance Management and various other papers.

Thasleemah (Tas) started her accounting journey at university and worked within the education industry thereafter.  She joined FI in 2021 and currently teaches AAT.

Adam qualified as a Chartered Management Accountant in 2017 and had 10 years of industry experience prior to joining First Intuition as a tutor. Adam enjoys teaching management accounting and tax.

Lauren joined FI in 2022 as an AAT tutor, after studying AAT with FI while working in industry.  Lauren has experience in Management Accounting and Cash Management Solutions and has a Degree in Psychology.

Evie spent 7 years in practice working in both accounts and audit whilst completing her ACA with iCount. Soon after, she joined the First Intuition team as a tutor covering a variety of topics and levels.

Paul started his professional career teaching English in Germany and Austria, having graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2009 with a degree in German. Following his return to the UK, Paul settled down working in industry for over 8 years for an international glass manufacturer, specialising in systems, compliance, risk, and reporting. During this time, Paul completed his ACA as a student with First Intuition.

Ava worked in Multi-Academy Trust’s for 7 years in management accounting, while studying her AAT with iCount and ACA with First Intuition as an apprentice. Not long after completing her ACA, she joined the FI Team as a North West Tutor.

Sam graduated from the University of Liverpool where she studied Accounting & Finance, before joining the tax department of an accounting firm as a graduate. During her 7 years in practice as a tax advisor, Sam qualified as a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Advisor. She later joined First Intuition as a tutor, teaching a variety of different subjects and courses.

Jess is a Chartered Accountant who completed her accounting degree and CA qualification in Western Australia. With several years of experience across audit, forensic accounting, and management accounting, she’s developed a diverse skill set in the industry. Jess moved from Australia to Manchester in 2024 and has since started as a tutor at First Intuition.

Alice was an apprentice studying with First Intuition whilst working in practice as an auditor. She joined First Intuition as a tutor shortly after completing her ACA.

Avgustina graduated from University of National and World Economy in 2020 Bulgaria, having studied Political science. Avgustina is bringing her experience as a Quality Grader and Returns co-ordinator to First Intuition Manchester.

Nabila possesses a dynamic and diverse background in Law and Education. Originally practising law in Argentina and pursuing a degree in education Nabila transitioned into International Education. Nabila’s career began as an education consultant and recruiter in Sydney, Australia, which then led towards a position in the public education sector in the United Kingdom. Nabila’s prior role at UCLAN, involved supervising an international admissions team, managing the admissions processes for two schools and a partnership, assisting hundreds of students worldwide with their applications. Nabila is deeply committed to fostering educational opportunities and contributing to the global landscape of higher education. Nabila joined First Intuition in May 2024.

Mike Joined First intuition in 2021 by way of iCount. Originally starting with Kaplan, Mike has worked in the financial training industry for over 8 years. Mike manages the Manchester skills and development coach team. Using his industry experience he supports clients and apprentices throughout the course of their journey.

Kirsty has worked in the Finance industry, and as a Secondary School English Teacher.  Kirsty joined FI in 2022 as a Skills and Development Coach, and is now Coach Team Leader of the FI Manchester Team.

Kelsey qualified ACA after studying at the former FI Manchester; iCount. She spent 6 years in industry, then then worked as a tutor and skills coach since 2019. Kelsey is now a Senior Skills Coach, and will be Kelsey will be bringing her knowledge and experience to supporting the wider team within FI Manchester.

Penny joined FI in August 2022 with a passion to support and coach apprentices, and helping to develop their skills and behaviours in the workplace. As a qualified Primary Teacher, Penny has spent 15 years in mainstream education before teaching in a specialist learning provision for students with ASD.

Beth joined FI in 2022 as a Skills and Development Coach. She is enthusiastic about supporting students to complete their apprenticeships. Beth graduated from MMU in 2019, and went on to work as a transition coordinator at a special educational needs college.

Danielle joined FI in January 2023 as a Skills and Development Coach after working in the Education sector for over 12 years – most recently tutoring Maths in a secondary school. Danielle enjoys bringing her skills from her career in Education to supporting students complete their apprenticeships.

Caroline graduated from Huddersfield University in 2022 with a PGCE in Mentoring, Coaching and Professional Development. She has taught and supported students studying Further Education for the past 10 years. In this time, Caroline gained skills, experience, and knowledge that she has been able to transfer within her role as a Skills and Development Coach to support others to achieve their Professional Qualifications.

Vixen has come to First Intuition with a varied education background. She has experience in tutoring and mentoring in business skills, cash accounting and self-assessment tax returns, predominantly for those who work in the entertainment sector. She is also a qualified neonatal specialist sister with years of experience in the NHS supporting student nurses with their studies. She is also herself studying for her Masters’ Degree in Sexuality and Gender Studies, and is looking forward to PhD study in the future with a focus on equality and diversity in the workplace.

With a background in teaching at further education colleges, Hayley is passionate about helping students achieve their academic goals. In addition to teaching, she also spent six years living in Australia where she ran her own business. Hayley joined First Intuition in September 2023 and is excited to bring the skills she gained from her past experiences to her role as a Skills and Development Coach.

Rachel joined First Intuition a Skills and Development Coach in January 2024. She graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2014 and completed the Teach First Development Programme in 2016. Rachel has taught secondary English for 8 years, supporting students in their academic goals in the UK and Australia.  Rachel is passionate about helping students achieve their full potential and is excited to bring her skills and experience to her role at First Intuition.

Paul joined FI in January 2024. Starting life as an Actor and running his own Theatre Company, Paul turned to education, teaching SEND Primary children for the last 8 years. He is enthusiastic about supporting students to reach their full potential and is passionate about the apprenticeship journey. Paul looks to bring the skills gained from past experiences into his role as Skills and Development Coach.

After graduating with a degree in Theatre and Performance in 2014, Liza spent her twenties teaching English as an additional language in The Czech Republic and Vietnam, where she was the Head Teacher of a Language Centre throughout the Covid 19 Pandemic. Since returning to Manchester in 2021, Liza has worked for several different higher education institutions, where she has supported and coached students from all over the world. Liza is passionate about education and is thrilled to bring her experience and skills to First Intuition.

I graduated from Lancaster University in 2018 with a degree in Geography and went on to study a PGCE in Secondary Education at Liverpool John Moore’s University. I then worked as a secondary school Geography teacher for 4 years before my most recent job where I worked at an End Point Assessment and Awarding Organisation. I also run my own small baking business in my spare time. I am passionate about helping students achieve their goals and aspirations and have a desire to ensure students are ready to tackle and embrace new opportunities.

Liam Joined FI in October 2023. Prior to moving to Manchester he trained as a Chef. Since moving to Manchester in 2017, he has made a career dealing with business owners and decision makers. He’s bringing that knowledge to FI where he will be a Client Relationship Manager.

Sarah joined First Intuition in August 2023 as a Client Services Assistant, and is bringing seven years experience from an SEN and Mainstream High School both as Admin and Office Manager. She is looking forward to using her skills to provide excellent service to both clients and students within FI.

Selin joined First Intuition at the start of 2025 as a Client Services Assistant. She has previous experience in client services in a recruitment environment and has joined FI to use her friendly and confident personality to contribute to the team!

Sup graduated from Sheffield Hallam University in 2011. Since then, he has worked in Customer Services at different organisations before bringing his experience to iCount, and now the First Intuition team.

Emma joined First Intuition in 2023 as an Operations and Administration Assistant.  She brings with her many years customer service experience from the financial training industry.

Ethan graduated from St George’s University London in 2023. He has recently joined First Intuition as a Customer Service Administrator. Having worked within the NHS for the past 3 years, he is looking forward to a new start within FI.

Charlotte graduated from Middlesex University in 2017 and has since worked in customer service across different organisations. She joined FI in October 2023 as a Customer Services Administrator and is looking forward to using the skills she has developed over the years in this role.