Meet the team
Jake Bailey
MAAT, AAT Licensed Accountant, Director
Jake is the founder of Forest Finance and a Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians, with nearly ten years of experience in accounting and finance. Much of that experience was gained working within businesses rather than solely in a traditional accountancy practice, giving him a practical understanding of the financial information and support business owners need.
About Jake
Jake’s career has included accounting and finance roles in London and Essex across multiple industries including; high-end property, insurance, dentistry and online retail. He has worked with businesses turning over more than £20 million a year, gaining first-hand experience of how finance functions operate from inside a business.
Businesses I support
He now brings that commercial perspective to Forest Finance, supporting sole traders and limited companies across a wide range of industries, including a significant number of clients working in film and television.
How I work
Jake is approachable, practical and straightforward, with a proactive working style focused on making sure clients receive the support they need.
He prefers clients to contact him by email where possible. This allows him to assess each enquiry, prioritise anything urgent and ensure that nobody’s question or request is missed. He is also available for calls when a conversation would be more helpful.
Qualifications and professional memberships
Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians (MAAT) and AAT Licensed Accountant. AAT membership/reference: 20256034. These credentials relate to Jake Bailey individually.
Location and service area
Based in: Lakenheath, Suffolk, near Elveden and Thetford Forest
Supporting clients: Across England and Scotland
Outside the numbers
Outside work, Jake enjoys nature and walking in Thetford Forest. He has also organised and taken part in canoeing and camping trips through the Swedish lake district.
Arrange an introductory conversation with Jake.
Tell Jake about your business and the support you are looking for. You do not need to know which service or package is right before getting in touch.