You in Two: Meet Rowan Bodkin

Our people make our firm. Meet the faces behind Kreston Reeves in our video series ‘You in Two’! In just two minutes, you can get to know a bit more about the people delivering the wide range of accounting, business and wealth services we provide.

In episode fifteen, we spotlight our Accounts and Outsourcing Assistant Manager, Rowan Bodkin who is based in our Chatham office! Although she is known for being super organised, Rowan still knows how to unwind after a long week with a glass of wine and Coronation Street.

You can watch or read Rowan’s episode below! 

Q: Introduce yourself!

A: Hi, my name’s Rowan. I’m an accounts assistant manager based in Chatham office.

Q: Proudest full circle moment?

A: I think it’s seeing all the school leavers start. It reminds me that I used to be that almost seven years ago now, so yeah, that’s definitely my full circle moment.

Q: What advice would you give to someone thinking about joining through the school leaver route?

A: I would say to do it, I’ll highly recommend joining through the school leaver route. That’s how I started is straight from sixth form and it can fast track your career and you can learn on the job.

Q: How has Kreston Reeves supported your development?

A: I think definitely the people who helped me to grow and develop, learning off their skills, the accounts reviews and everything, and all the feedback that they give.

Q: How has the firm changed during your time here? 

A: I think the people have changed significantly from when I started, had loads of retirements, loads of new people join. Also flexible working was never a thing when I started. We used to be in the office every single day and recently, we’ve moved offices in Chatham, so we’re in a nice new modern office.

Q: Tell us something you enjoy about working with clients? 

A: I would say helping to problem solve with clients and helping them to reach a decision and increase in efficiencies.

Q: What’s your ‘calm during chaos’ strategy?

A: I would say to focus on what you can control. I’ve got a to-do list, so I prioritise everything.

Q: What aspect of your role do you find the most rewarding?

A: I think it’s the kind appreciation and gratitude. I find that very rewarding.

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Let’s make it personal! 

Q:What are you best known for at the office?

A: I would say I’m best known for being super organised. Probably too organised.

Q: Tea, coffee or something stronger?

A: To be honest, something stronger. I love a white wine.

Q: What’s your go-to show to unwind to?

A: This might surprise some people, but Coronation Street.

You can learn more about what a career with Kreston Reeves could look like by visiting our careers area, where you can also discover our available job opportunities and explore a full list of current vacancies.