Consultants Support Team

Poppy joined Finance Shop in July 2015 as an Apprentice Administration Assistant after deciding on a change of career path from the Pharmaceutical Industry.

Poppy’s role was originally Apprentice Administration Assistant, however she was promoted to a Trainee Personal Assistant working within Nick Buchan’s team. After completing her training and progressing to Personal Assistant, Poppy was promoted to a team manager and now leads a team of her own.

Poppy enjoys spending time with her family and friends outside of work.

Charley joined Finance Shop in January 2016 after deciding on a career in the finance industry. She has worked her way up to a Personal Assistant and now works part time within the consultants team and is enjoying widening her skills and knowledge in the industry.

In her spare time she enjoys nights out with friends and spends most of her time with her family.

Jo started working for Finance Shop in October 2003 as a full time Administration Assistant in the Gorleston office and was promoted to a Personal Assistant shortly after. Jo now works part time as a Senior Personal Assistant to our Consultant’s Team in our Great Yarmouth Office.

Outside of work Jo enjoys spending time with her family - especially family holidays, bounce trampoline classes and visiting her favourite restaurants.

Vic started working for Finance Shop in December 2005 as a full time Administration Assistant. Just over a year after joining the company Vic was promoted to a Personal Assistant. Vic continued in this role until she left to have a baby girl in May 2016. After a years maternity leave, Vic returned to work within the Consultants Team and has since become a senior member of the team with her many years of experience.

Outside of work Vic enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters on family adventures. Along with holidays and trips away with close friends and family.

After working in the Health and Social sector for a number of years, Ashlea joined Finance Shop in 2018 and is keen to develop her knowledge and skills in the financial services industry. Finance has always been one of Ashlea's interests, so this role has given Ashlea an opportunity to further her career in a new direction.

In her spare time she enjoy spending time with family and friends, cooking and football.

Bailey joined the Finance Shop in May 2021 as an Apprentice Administration Assistant, after completing her studies at East Norfolk Sixth Form. Bailey is keen to pursue a career within the financial services industry.

In her spare time, she enjoys reading and spending time with her family.

Mia joined Finance Shop in June 2023 as an Apprentice Administration Assistant after previously working in customer services.

Mia is keen to expand and develop her knowledge in financial services after completing her A levels in Finance and Business Studies.

When outside of work, she enjoy going on nights out with friends, listening to music and spending time with family.

Toby joined Finance shop in August 2022. Prior to joining the team, he earned a first class degree in film production at university and later went on to become a qualified teacher. Toby has since joined the team at Finance Shop to grow and learn in the financial services industry.

Toby enjoys spending time with his partner, be it traveling or trips to the coast. Furthermore, he also enjoys going to the cinema, watching tv shows, football and all manner of games too.

Lorraine joined Finance Shop in April 2024 having worked in the financial services industry for over 36 years. She worked as a Mortgage and Protection Adviser for a high street bank for many years , as well as more recently a Mortgage Broker. After reducing to part time hours she was keen to take her career in a different direction whilst staying in financial services.

In her spare time, Lorraine likes to swim, walk her 2 dogs twice a day and enjoys holidays in the UK and abroad.