SMARTWORK - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Accounts Manager
- Member of the BACK to TEAM
Aaron has worked for SmartWork for almost ten years working his way up the business to now Accounts Manager status. He is responsible for the smooth running of day to day business including invoicing, contractor care and daily expenditure.
Aaron's main objective as Accounts Manager is to continue to offer a high standard of client care and service. He has a very personable approach, something which has proven to work very well with our strong client base. Aaron has helped develop the Smartwork Portal to help cut down administration and paperwork for our busy contractors in a bid to make the process more efficient and seamless for them. One last thing; Aaron managed to conquer his fear of heights recently by visiting the top of some of the world's tallest buildings. He has been on top of the Eiffel Tower, the Empire State Building and the Burj Khalifa - of course, this wasn't all in one go!
Job Titles:
- Contractor Care Administrator
Amelia joined the SmartWork team in the summer of 2023. In her role she provides vital support to our contractors and to the SmartWork team dealing with general queries.
Amelia loves being outdoor on day events or walks with her dog, especially by the water. One of her biggest passions is her car not only because of the freedom it gives her to go anywhere because she can craft it to be her own project. It is her pride and joy but can also her favourite problem that involves a lot of problem solving.
Job Titles:
- Marketing Manager
- Member of the BACK to TEAM
After being with us for years previously, Andras joined the marketing team in 2016 to assist in developing the MyAccountant and SmartWork brands.
In 2019 he took over the project working closely with the accounts and sales teams from both companies to create and design engaging content, form our web presence and drive our overall marketing strategy. Andras loves doughnuts, guitars, cars and bikes.
He enjoys spending time outdoors, riding his bike or exploring new places, but only when the weather is nice.
Job Titles:
- Member of the BACK to TEAM
- Invoicing Manager
Carl has been with SmartWork for over three years, helping to manage and oversee day to day invoicing operations. Working closely with the other departments in the business, Carl acts as a go-between the Business Manager and the contractor. His position is essential in ensuring that SmartWork employees receive the high-quality service they are used to and have their invoices raised and paid promptly. Carl is an avid traveller and now a festival-goer; he attended and survived Glastonbury for the first time in 2019 hoping to return in the future. BACK TO TEAM
Job Titles:
- Business Manager
- Member of the BACK to TEAM
Part of the SmartWork team, and as a Business Manager Ed helps contractors understand the benefits of working via an umbrella company and look after them once they join.
Ed loves learning new things he is currently learning to speak Spanish and get better at chess. He also likes to seek out new experiences especially adrenaline-fuelled activities, except for skydiving because he doesn't trust parachutes."
Ed joined our Business Development Team in 2007 and has accumulated a vast knowledge of the contracting industry.
He enjoys working closely with our clients, firmly establishing trust and being a key point of contact guiding freelancers into the great unknown of contracting! Along with supporting our clients, Edward also has a passion for fundraising for charities across the UK. His most successful fundraising effort was running the Bristol 10K raising money for ‘Cots for Tots'.
Edward is a twin who now has his hands full with two beautiful twin girls of his own!
Job Titles:
- Business Manager
- Member of the BACK to TEAM
Ian has been with SmartWork since 2016, bringing onboard new contractors and working as their business manager. He works with new and experienced contractors to explain the benefits of working through SmartWork and becoming their dedicated business manager once on board.
He helps with any queries and chase ups and enjoys liaising between many agencies and their workers. This offers a variety of issues giving him a handle on all aspects of the business from payroll to contracts. Ian loves to travel and experience the great outdoors.
Job Titles:
- Head of Sales
- Member of the BACK to TEAM
Head of the sales team, Neil Kane has been with SmartWork for over five years now and has been at the centre of the company's continuous growth and success.
Neil's primary responsibility as Sales Manager is to provide and maintain a high level of professional service and company values. He ensures that SmartWork ranks as one of the top preferred suppliers for some of the UK's largest recruitment agencies.
Neil's most significant achievement is gaining FCSA status for the business and to its sister company MyAccountant. Both companies have to undergo rigorous annual testing carried out by independent experts, and this is something we are incredibly proud of.
In his spare time, Neil likes to travel, to be outdoors and catch up with his friends.
Job Titles:
- Member of the BACK to TEAM
Job Titles:
- I Joined SmartWork After They Were Recommended by My Agency
Job Titles:
- Member of the BACK to TEAM
- Contractor Care Administrator
Summer has been with us since June 2022 and is a valued member of the SmartWork team. Her role involves raising and overseeing contracts between our contractors and agencies.
As a Contractor Care Administrator, Summer provides vital support for other departments within Smartwork by ensuring smooth communication and operation between parties.
Summer enjoys spending time with her puppy, going to the gym and reading books about manifestation (she's still manifesting her Ferrari and Malibu lifestyle).
Job Titles:
- Member of the BACK to TEAM
- HR and Contractor Care Manager
Olatunji Ajayi, better known as TJ has been raising and overseeing contracts between our contractors and agencies.
He provides vital support for other departments within Smartwork by ensuring smooth communication and operation between all parties. TJ is a keen sportsman, and in his spare time, he plays Football, Basketball and Squash. His main focus at the moment is on playing American football at a local team here in Bristol.