OUR TEAM Our amazing team of experienced professionals...
Our team are what makes our company! We pride ourselves in being professional and personal, with attention to detail in everything we do.
Meet the team
Sarah Shipton FIAB MAAT
Sarah Shipton FIAB MAAT
All about her work
Prior to founding Codex I discovered my love of bean counting in the family engineering business which I co-managed from 2000 – 2009.
I then decided it was time to go in my own direction and began my own accounting company which later became Codex Absolute in 2013.
Over the years I have also enjoyed a variety of roles in the hospitality sector which I have always found to be hard work but good fun. The best part of my job is helping my clients and staff achieve their goals and celebrating their successes.
Who am I really?
- At weekends I can normally be found walking my dog in the countryside, spending time with my family or reading a good book.
- My lifelong ambition is to retire by 60, travel the world and settle somewhere warm and coastal
- I live by the quote “The harder I work, the more luck I have!"
Rachel Shaw
Rachel Shaw
All about her work
Prior to working at Codex I worked as a security system trainer. This involved travelling the country training Police and security officers on the use of CCTV and DAC (Digital Access Control) systems.
I joined Codex in 2010 and have since enjoyed working in a variety of roles. My favourite aspect of working at Codex is the rural office location, the flexibility and the lovely team of people I work with.
Who am I really?
- My favourite time of year is Christmas. In my spare time, I love going on bike rides and walks with my family and spending time in the hot tub.
- My dream holiday destination is to San Francisco as I’d love to visit Alcatraz Island.
- My favourite season is winter as I love the cosy nights in, in front of the fire with a glass of red wine – bliss.
Emma Fuller
Emma Fuller
All about her work
Prior to working for Codex I worked as a personal secretary for Deloitte in the Corporate Recovery Department and since joining Codex in 2012 I have taken over the payroll department as well as bookkeeping for a few select clients.
I love working with the friendly team, the variety of clients we look after and that I get to see an insight into all the different businesses we work with.
Who am I really?
- I would love to go to the Caribbean for the sunshine, the beaches and the cricket.
- My favourite season is Autumn, I just love the beautiful colours and crisp clear blue sky mornings.
- I grew up in Zimbabwe and could talk about Africa for hours.
Betty Manser BSc Hons AATQB
Betty Manser BSc Hons AATQB
All about her work
Prior to joining Codex in July 2019, I utilised my joint honours degree in Accounting and Statistics as an actuarial assistant, valuing pension schemes. Following this, I achieved a teaching qualification and enjoyed 19 years as a secondary school maths teacher.
I'm now following a change of direction, refreshing my accounting knowledge, and studying as an accountant. Within my role I enjoy problem-solving, supporting staff and clients, and utilising spreadsheets.
Who am I really?
- I enjoy spending time with my family and going on holidays.
- I like socialising with friends, going out for meals or a nice cup of tea and a slice of cake.
- I enjoy keeping my mind active, doing jigsaws and sudoku puzzles.
Rebecca Sims
Becky Sims
All about her work
I qualified as a bookkeeper in 2010 with an AAT Level 4 certificate and have since worked in a variety of accounting roles both in industry and accountancy practices. I joined the Codex team in January 2020.
I enjoy the variety of client industries here as well as working with the friendly team and relaxed riverside location of the office.
Who am I really?
- I enjoy going for walks, meeting with friends and family and going on holiday.
- My favourite time of year is spring as it represents a time for new beginnings.
- In my spare time I practice and teach Reiki as a qualified instructor, Reiki is a Japanese healing technique which has a positive effect physically, mentally & emotionally.
Bethany Farmer
Beth Farmer
All about her work
Prior to working at Codex I worked in a management role in childcare and also as a fully qualified personal trainer and massage therapist. I decided to change my career direction since suffering a back injury in a motocross accident and now I’m training to become an accountant.
I joined the Codex team in August 2020 and am looking forward to expanding my skill set, learning the role and qualifying.
Who am I really?
- I am a British champion in motocross, you can normally find me in a muddy field racing, watching, or talking about motorbikes.
- My hidden talent is baking beautiful bespoke cakes
- I love going on holiday and spending as much time as possible worshipping the sun.
Adam Clegg FCCA BSc (Hons)
Adam Clegg FCCA BSc (Hons)
All about his work
I started my career working for my Dad’s accounts practice in 2009. Since then I have moved on to work with a number of prestigious firms across the UK, overseeing client portfolios and offices.
Prior to accountancy I have worked as a kayaking instructor but prefer having a warmer and drier place to work.
Who am I really?
- I spend most of my weekends maintaining a family vegetable garden and cooking with the produce.
- When I am not busy in the garden I am usually down the beach or off exploring with my family and dogs.
- I enjoy long-distance cycling and have participated in the Prince’s Trust Palace to Palace 100-mile bike ride.
Just a few kind words from our lovely clients and associates
Sarah and her team have worked very hard for Mezze Restaurants since our business opened in 2009. I have found them to be highly competent, with an eye for accuracy and detail. They have proven to be honest, reliable and capable.
Mario
Mezze Restaurants
We’ve used Codex Absolute Ltd since 2013 and really appreciate the benefits of using the flexible and helpful service which Sarah and her team provides, it’s a much more cost effective model for a business of our size
Rob Taylor, Director
Quality Education Solutions Ltd
We have worked with Sarah and her team on several cases over recent years and have been delighted with the quality of their work. Not only the technical efficiency of her bookkeeping team but the excellent communication with clients and their professional advisors resulting in an overall top class service.
Sarah Tweed and Des King, Partners
Burton Sweet Chartered Accountants
Codex Absolute has kept our books since 2009. From starting, their staff have become part of the WSI team and fit in well with the rest of the office staff. They run the bookkeeping including invoicing and any chasing of payments. Their work is accurate and they have the right balance between working autonomously and seeking the advice of one of the directors when required. They pro-actively recommend ways to improve our systems. I have no hesitation in recommending Sarah and her team to any other business.
James Gardiner, Director
WSI Ltd
I have worked with Sarah and her team for numerous years and have found their work to be outstanding and always delivered on a timely basis, would highly recommend the services of Codex Absolute Ltd
Rob Egerton
Stanley Joseph Limited
Sarah and her staff have become a great asset to our team. They are friendly and professional and have helped us work through our accounting issues to get them in order. I would be happy to recommend the services of Sarah and her team to any business
Nicky Edwards, Director
Natural Choice Nurseries Ltd
Codex Absolute Ltd came to us highly recommended by our accountants and, since working on our accounts, Sarah and her team have lived up to their billing. It’s always a pleasure to see them and thanks to their work, we now have a greater insight into our financial situation than at any time in the last 9 years without them. Their attention to detail and ability to quickly sort through our monthly transactions has meant I can concentrate on running the company and look after our clients. I would recommend them without hesitation.
David Jarrett, Director
Echo Digital Marketing Services Ltd
In my dealings with Sarah and the team at Codex Absolute Ltd since 2009, I have found their work to be of an excellent standard. They deal with the client work efficiently and are always of a professional nature.
Julian Moore, Director
Branscombe Accountancy Services Limited
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