Describe your role in one sentence at Cairn?
As Finance Assistant, I work alongside the Finance Manager and Finance Director, maintaining accurate tenant and landlord accounts, invoicing and payments. Helping with month end/quarter end and reconciliations.

What’s the best thing about working at Cairn?
The Team, everyone is so welcoming, enthusiastic, great to work with and extremely knowledgeable in their field.

What is your proudest business achievement/moment?
My proudest business moment would probably be achieving my AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, I am keen to progress further and obtain the final Level 4. This was challenging to do whilst working full time with a young child but I did it.

What is the best piece of business advice you have been given?
Ask for help when needed, you’re not helping anyone by sitting unsure.

Give us an interesting fact about yourself?
I decided to join a charity Great Wall of China Trek myself in aid of Clic Seargent Cancer. This was daunting for me to do as I didn’t know anyone and travelled across to China myself but I have made friends for life and gained so much from this experience.

What advice would you give your 18-year-old self?
Stick in and focus, it will help you in years to come

Who are your heroes inside or outside of business?
Not anyone in particular, but someone who strives to do their best and haspassion in their life.

What qualities do you most admire in others?
Trust, honesty and a hard worker

How do you unwind out of work?
Binge watching tv series or spending time with my family and son

Favourite book and film?
Book: Schindler’s Ark by Thomas Keneally
Film: The Labyrinth

Where is your favourite place in Scotland?
St. Andrews, I love the town’s atmosphere and sea air. The restaurants, bars and cafes along with quirky little gift shops are great too!