Lara Manton, The Early Adopter (London)

11/26/24 • 63 min

Welcome back to Accounting Steps! I’m Gareth Salomon, accountant and founder of Xenon Connect (software that automatically detects bookkeeping errors – faster) and in this episode, I walked through Waterloo, Lambeth and Westminster in London with Lara Manton, a forward-thinking bookkeeper and early adopter of accounting technology.

Lara shared her insights on running a successful bookkeeping business, from outsourcing tasks and setting profitable pricing to building a tech stack that works. We also explored her passion for testing new software and how bookkeepers can play a bigger role in shaping the tools they use every day.

If you’re interested in crafting a great client experience, this conversation is packed with practical takeaways and fresh perspectives.
More details:
LJM Bookkeeping: https://www.ljmbookkeeping.com/
Lara Manton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lara-manton-c-micb-ab051032/
Xenon Connect Website: https://www.xenonconnect.com/
Gareth Salomon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garethsalomon/

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Tim English, Snooker to Accounting (Cardiff)

Welcome back to Accounting Steps! I’m Gareth Salomon, accountant and founder of Xenon Connect (software that automatically detects bookkeeping errors – faster) and in this episode, I had the pleasure of walking along part of the south coast of Wales to Cardiff Bay with Tim English—after a quick game of snooker at Penarth Snooker Club.

Tim’s journey is fascinating, moving from competing as a professional snooker player to eventually running his own accountancy practice, and beyond. We talk about how his Welsh roots, life as a dad, and lessons learned at the snooker table have all influenced his approach to business. From the challenges of starting his own firm to thoughts on AI in accounting, this conversation is full of insights and personal stories you won’t want to miss.
More details:
The Accountants' Table Website: https://www.inspiringbusinessgrowth.co.uk/the-accountants-table
Tim English LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timenglish-ibg/
Xenon Connect Website: https://www.xenonconnect.com/
Gareth Salomon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garethsalomon/

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Paul McKay, Senior Account Manager at Xero (Manchester)

Welcome back to Accounting Steps! I’m Gareth Salomon, accountant and founder of Xenon Connect (software that automatically detects bookkeeping errors – faster). And in this episode, I visited the Xero offices in Manchester to chat with Paul McKay, a Senior Account Manager Lead at Xero.

Paul has over 18 years of experience in the accounting software industry, and we talked about his journey from working at Sage to becoming a key figure at Xero. Our conversation touched on everything from the shift from desktop to cloud technology, the role of AI in accounting, and what we can expect from Xero in 2025. Paul also shared insights on how Xero supports their accounting & bookkeeping partners in overcoming challenges like mindset shifts and successful software adoption.
More details:
Paul McKay LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-mckay-0089b249/
Xero: https://www.xero.com/
Xenon Connect Website: https://www.xenonconnect.com/
Gareth Salomon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garethsalomon/