THE ONYX TEAM

Meet the Team behind Onyx Accountants and Business Advisors

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Our focus is people, both in our team and our clients. By sharing our knowledge and keeping you up to date with the latest practises we enable you to make the right decisions for your business and for your individual needs.

Sharing the expertise and experience held by our team of specialists provides the wealth of knowledge, experience and skills to deliver the right business solutions.

At the heart of this are the principles of how we work as a team.

We don’t view accountancy as a numbers game. It’s about understanding people, listening to their needs and developing bespoke services to realise their goals. By teaming up with us and our team you will experience a unique accountancy service.

Our support services take care of the day-to-day finances and our business solutions help to secure the future of your business.

Let’s do this together!

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Paresh Bodhani

Managing Director

Role and Background

My accountancy journey began at United Biscuits and Cadburys. After these successful roles in industry, my desire was to start my own Accountancy Practice. My dream became real in 2007 and several years later I rebranded and Onyx was born! Why Onyx? Someone told me I was an Accounting Gem! My role has covered everything possible within accounting and finance and I now have a great team behind me that allows my role to build stronger relationships with clients and developing new products and services to support our great and varied clientele.

CLIENT ADVISORS

Our Client Advisors are all fully qualified ACCA accountants and are responsible for supervising, reviewing and submitting all work carried out by their team of Managers and Assistants. All liaise with our clients directly and are on hand to answer any complex queries their clients may have. Client Advisors also play a key role in our Senior Management Team.

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Lizzie Silk

Client Advisor

Role and Background

In April 2013 I began my Onyx journey initially as part of the Onyx Apprenticeship Program. Under this scheme I was fully supported with my studies and passed my AAT. I then progressed to Client Manager and also started studying for the Chartered Certified Accountants ACCA course. I was promoted to a Client Advisor in September 2019 and passed my ACCA the following year. I am now predominantly based at our Tettenhall, Wolverhampton office and I am the Client Advisor for our clients in this area.

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Jaysel Parmar

Client Advisor

Role and Background

I have been with Onyx Accountants since August 2015. As Client Advisor I am also part of the Senior Management Team, supporting the growth of services offered to our clients. My expertise lies in Management Accounts, Personal Tax, Year End Accounts & Corporation Tax and R&D. I studied Accounting & Finance at Coventry University achieving a 1st Class Honours. Since 2015 I have watched the business grow from a small practice to now servicing 400+ clients and I am very proud to have been a part of this!

Alex Harvey

Alex Harvey

Client Advisor

Role and Background

I started my journey with Onyx back in 2016 as an apprentice and have worked my way up through various roles resulting in a promotion to Client Advisor in April 2021 . I completed my AAT with Onyx and completed my ACCA qualifications in 2022 which is a massive achievement. I am now a part of the Senior Management Team supporting my colleagues with the day-to-day running of the business as well as servicing my own bank of clients and overseeing my team. I continue to look forward to the new challenges Onyx offer.

BUSINESS & PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT

The Business and Practice Development Team form part of our Senior Management Team. The development team are integral to business growth and management of compliance for both client onboarding and internal procedures.

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Anna Walker

Practice Development Manager

Role and Background

My Onyx journey began in December 2019 and I am based in the Tettenhall, Wolverhampton office. I bring to Onyx my vast experience in accountancy and taxation, along with knowledge in compliance management, sales and marketing.I am part of the Business Development Team with primary focus at practice level, managing direct enquiries and the complete onboarding process of new clients. Responsibilities include full compliance with anti-money laundering regulations, HMRC registrations and internal practice management procedures. I also head up the implementation of new software within the business, liaising with HMRC, local authorities and other partners.

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Lauren Daley

Business Development Manager

Role and Background

I have been part of the Onyx team since October 2020 and I am predominantly based in the Tettenhall, Wolverhampton office. My role includes networking for new clientele, following up and liaising with prospective clients to gain the information needed to decipher how best we can help their business. I support prospects from the initial introduction call right through to engagement. I also take care of social media, our website, and all marketing and content creation. I have always worked in sales orientated roles but this is my first step into the world of accountancy and I am very much looking forward to facing new challenges working at Onyx Accountants will bring.

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION

Our team of Office Administrators help support our Client Advisor pods and Practice Management with the day-to-day admin tasks relating to our clients and the wider business.

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Teesh Bodhani

Practice Administrator

Role and Background

I have been with Onyx since 2018, and I am married to our wonderful director Paresh meaning I have watched the business grow and develop over many many years. I have more recently take on the role of Practice Administrator after spending sometime as a Payroll Administrator supporting the Payroll Department, which I still do when required. Previously I worked in Canada within the accounts department of a major courier company. I support our Advisor Teams and Practice Manager liaising across all departments, with primary focus on office administration and internal accounts.

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Carole Wright

Practice Administrator

Role and Background

I am based in the Tettenhall, Wolverhampton office and began working for West House Accountants in 2008. This was before it was taken over by Onyx Accountants back in 2017 and I have been here ever since! I have mainly worked in an administrative role while at Onyx, however my AAT qualification and many years of experience in accounting means I have been able support with Self-Assessment work, and other aspects of accounts also. I support our Advisor Teams and Practice Manager liaising across all departments, with primary focus on office administration and internal accounts.

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Charlotte Breen

Practice Administrator

Role and Background

I joined the team at Onyx in May 2023 as practice administrator to help support the admin function of this fast growing firm. I have previously working within the medical field, but decided I wanted a new and exciting challenge. While I have no background or experience in accounting I have customer service and administrative skills that I am bringing to the table here at Onyx. I am excited to see what my future role at Onyx holds! I support our Advisor Teams and Practice Manager liaising across all departments, with primary focus on office administration and internal objectives.

PAYROLL DEPARTMENT

Our Payroll Team are on hand to support our clients with all Payroll and Pension requirements. Our Payroll Manager also plays a key part within our Senior Management Team.

Jenny Parkes

Jenny Parkes

Payroll Manager

Role and Background

My career journey at Onyx started mid year of 2022 and I tend to travel between the two offices. I have an extensive payroll knowledge having previously worked at different accountancy firms for over 10 years. From manual calculations to payroll processing, auto enrolment pensions, managing and resolving payroll related issues. My role is to lead the payroll team, implement efficient payroll processing and assist clients and the Onyx team with payroll queries.

CLIENT MANAGERS

Our Client Managers work within our Client Advisor pods, helping to prepare and complete accounts work for their respective clients. They are usually the main point of contact should a client have any queries.

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Neneh Badhan

Client Manager

Role and Background

I joined the Onyx Team in 2016, starting as an apprentice and working my way up to my current role as Client Manager within Jaysel's team. As well as managing my own portfolio I also supervise the apprentices and liaise with the rest of the management team. I only have 1 or 2 exams left before I am ACCA qualified and look forward to continuing my journey with Onyx.

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Luke Potter

Client Manager

Role and Background

I started with Onyx June 2020 as an Accounts Assistant and have worked my way up to the role of Client Manager within Jaysel's team. My role includes looking after my own portfolio of clients and overseeing the apprentices in my team. It is a very fast-paced environment which I enjoy. I look forward to continuing my studies and seeing how my role with Onyx develops.

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Tyler Lawlor

Client Manager

Role and Background

I started with Onyx June 2020 as an Accounts Assistant and have worked my way up to the role of Client Manager within Alex's team. My role includes looking after my own portfolio of clients and overseeing the apprentices in my team. I have really enjoyed working with Onyx so far and I am looking forward to facing new challenges, and seeing how I can progress within this role.

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Connor Atkins

Client Manager

Role and Background

I have been with Onyx Accountants since October 2020 and have worked my way up from a Level 3 Accounts Assistant to a Client Manager role within Alex's team. My role includes looking after my own portfolio of clients and overseeing the apprentices in my team. I enjoy the challenges my job presents day-today and I am looking forward to my continued learning with Onyx.

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Alex Withey

Client Manager

Role and Background

I started with Onyx in November 2020 As a Level 3 Accounts Assistant and worked my way up to a Client Manager position within Jaysel's team in this short time. I came to Onyx straight from 6th Form and feel like I have already learnt so much in this new work environment. I am eager to get stuck into this great opportunity and watch my job role progress even further!

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Joseph Oakes

Client Manager

Role and Background

I have been at Onyx since July 2021 and started out as an an accounts assistant, recently progressing to a Client Manager role within Jaysel's team. I an currently studying for my AAT accountancy qualifications and can’t wait to progress. I definitely feel like I fit in with the fast paced environment here and I look forward to making the most of the opportunity given to me with Onyx.

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Rebecca Ellison

Client Manager

Role and Background

I started working at Onyx Accountants in November 2022 as a Client Manager within Lizzie's team at the Tettenhall Office. Previously I had worked in another accountancy practice as an Accounts Assistant for 5 years, after studying AAT qualifications. My role as Client Manager is to support my Client Advisor and look after my portfolio of clients. I am very happy I made the move to Onyx!

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Sophie Terry

Client Manager

Role and Background

I started working at Onyx Accountants in June 2023 as a Client Manager within Lizzie's team at the Tettenhall Office. I have previously worked in a couple of other accountancy practice and have around 6 years experience in accounting. My role as Client Manager is to support my Client Advisor and look after my portfolio of clients. I am looking forward to seeing my progression with Onyx!

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANTS

Our Accountants Assistance join us from apprentice level and help their respective Client Advisor pods with entry level tasks for on the job learning whilst they complete their studies.

Emily Hawkins

Emily Hawkins

Accounts Assistant

Role and Background

I joined the team at Onyx in October 2021 as an apprentice and my role is an Accounts Assistant within Alex's team. I am working towards my Level 3 qualification and hopefully continue on progressing towards a higher level of Accounting. This is my first accountancy role and I am looking forward my future career here at Onyx Accountants.

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Lauren Perry

Accounts Assistant

Role and Background

I started with Onyx as a Level 3 apprentice in the role of an Accounts Assistant back in March 2022 within Alex's team. Here at onyx I hope to progress forward with my studies and work towards the role of a Client Advisor after gaining my Chartered Accountant qualification. I look forward to facing new challenges and becoming a more experienced and skilled Accountant.

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Ben Townsend

Accounts Assistant

Role and Background

I joined Onyx in July 2023 after completing my A-levels in June. As a Level 3 apprentice and my role is Accounts assistant within Alex Harvey's team. I am excited to progress through my apprenticeship and gain hands on experience so I can have a solid footing to develop my career in accounting off of. I am excited to begin this new journey here at Onyx.

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Tom Burton

Accounts Assistant

Role and Background

I recently joined Onyx as an Accounts Assistant apprentice at the end of July 23, with the aim of gaining higher qualifications and eventually becoming a fully qualified chartered accountant. I am excited to continue this apprenticeship with Onyx Accountants and receive in office experience along side other Qualified Accountants.

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Adnan Ali

Accounts Assistant

Role and Background

I began my apprenticeship with Onyx in September 2022 and have just initiated my career in accounting as an Accounts Assistant within Jaysel's team. I have started my studies towards the AAT qualifications and I have fitted in very well with the team and enjoy the work. I am very excited to make progress within my career at Onyx.

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Isabel Boden

Accounts Assistants

Role and Background

I joined Onyx as an Accounts Assistant apprentice in September 22 within Jaysel's team, in the hope to gain higher qualifications and become a successful accountant. I am excited to progress throughout this apprenticeship and gain vital experience as I believe this is the perfect starting position for me to develop my career In accounting.

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