John graduated from the University of Dundee in 2004 before returning to the University of Ulster to pursue a career in accountancy. John joined UHY Hacker Young Fitch in 2006, progressing from trainee chartered accountant to become a manager in 2012 and head of corporate services at the start of 2013.
 
John’s focus is on small and medium owner-managed businesses, helping them to grow and develop and resolve some of the daily challenges they face. John is particularly interested in taking clients beyond compliance and into more beneficial value added services. John’s client base is diverse, ranging from retail, construction, property development and manufacturing. John also has strong connections to the charity sector including youth organisations, private hospitals and Christian charities.
 
John is a member of Chartered Accountants Ireland and holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Accountancy, a MA (Hons) in Psychology and an Advanced Diploma in Management Practice.
Outside of work John enjoys socialising with friends, cooking and travelling.