Accounting and Finance
Decision making, big data, management… there’s more to accounting and finance than numbers. By studying our accounting and finance degree, you’ll explore every aspect of the area an…
Faculty Work Integrated Learning, Placements and Internships Lead; Co Chair Faulty Employability Committee; Departmental Graduate Outcomes Lead
I originally studied BA (Hons) History and Sociology, before moving into the world of finance.
After my degree, I trained as an ICAEW qualified Chartered Accountant, at Deloitte. I worked at Deloitte for four years, before moving into a role at the Cooperative bank. I joined the world of education in 2007, working at Kaplan Financial.
I have worked at Manchester Metropolitan since 2013, and have held a number of roles.
I am a Manchester City fan (who was there in ‘99!), a politics nerd, and a runner of sorts.
I have two daughters, a cat, and two guinea pigs, all of which keep me busy.
You have to believe in yourself before anyone else will believe in you.
Faculty Work Integrated Learning, Placements and Internships Lead
Co-Chair Faculty Employability Committee
Graduate Outcomes Lead, department of Finance and Economics.
I am involved in work with various professional bodies, both in a writing and examining capacity.
I am a member of the ICAEW Manchester Network, and a director of the Manchester ICAEW Legacy Committee.
I am a Co-opted (Non-executive) director of Salford Red Devils Rugby League club.
I previously served as a school governor for a local secondary school in Manchester.
ICAEW qualified (ACA).
Senior Fellow of the HEA.
ILM level 5 qualified.
I am interested in all aspects of financial accounting, assurance and governance teaching, particularly looking at corporate governance and responsible capitalism. I specialise in teaching sports governance, with a focus on how improvements can be made.
I have a number of employability focussed roles, both within the department and at a faculty level, and am passionate about helping students realise their full potential.
I am a final year unit leader on the Corporate Reporting and Governance paper.
I am the unit leader for Continuing Professional Development 2 at Level 6.
I am a L6 personal tutor
I am the unit leader for Unit 4, Mastering Governance, Finance and Compliance on the Master of Sport Directorship (MSD) programme.
Decision making, big data, management… there’s more to accounting and finance than numbers. By studying our accounting and finance degree, you’ll explore every aspect of the area an…
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MSD Dissertation supervision.
Holmes, H.L., Hardy-Watmough, A. (2020) 'Mind the Gap: Tackling the BTEC attainment gap in Higher Education.' In Advance HE Equality Diversity and Inclusion Conference. Edinburgh, 17/3/2020 - 19/3/2020.
Deloitte Nottingham - audit department, ACA qualified
Cooperative Bank - Financial control role
Kaplan Financial - Tutor across ACA, CIMA and ACCA programmes
Manchester Metropolitan University.
I began as a Senior Lecturer, before becoming L6 year tutor.
After this, I became a Principal Lecturer, and have worked as Undergraduate Coordinator, UG Programme Lead and Deputy Head of Department from 2019-2022.
I am part of the departmental Senior Leadership Team.
External Examiner at the University of Central Lancashire