Introducing seven new starters to Bates Weston, as part of our commitment to the next generation of professionals

Oct 3, 2025

We are really proud to welcome 7 new starters to our team, as part of our ongoing commitment to nurturing the next generation of financial professionals.

Quiana Cole and Reinis Dobelnieks are both third year students at the University of Derby, studying BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance, and join the firm for placement years as Trainee Accountants.Also joining the team is Tianna Rai and Jessica Eldridge, both First-Class Honours Accounting & Finance Graduates from Nottingham Trent University, Ben Halliday, a graduate from the University of Leeds with a 2:1 in Economics and Matthew Bates a First-Class Maths graduate from University of Leeds. All four join the firm as Graduate Trainee Accountants, and each will be working towards their ACA qualification.

Finally, we have appointed Rebecca Thompson as Marketing Manager. Rebecca is a technical communication and marketing specialist with a background in Professional Services and Higher Education and will be working alongside the firm’s multi-disciplinary team to strengthen their presence in the market.

Wayne Thomas, Managing Partner here at Bates Weston comments “We’re proud to welcome this talented group of future accountants and professionals to Bates Weston. Supporting early-career professionals has always been a key part of our growth strategy, and we are committed to providing them with the tools, training, and mentorship they need to succeed.”

“Our training contract programme is designed to offer hands-on experience, structured training, and direct access to experienced mentors and clients. We’re committed to supporting each trainee as they develop their skills and grow within the firm.”

“Many of our current partners and senior team leaders started their journey here as trainees, so we really look forward to seeing what each of our new starters achieve and have no doubt that they will each thrive and be a real asset to the Bates Weston team.”

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