Alex Wates

Alex Wates has a strong background in financial reporting and auditing. They started their career at KPMG as an Audit Associate in 2016, where they gained experience in various industries and types of clients. They worked on audits for listed FTSE 100 & 250 clients, PE backed clients, family owned businesses, and international subsidiaries. Alex also had exposure to SOX, US GAAP, IFRS, and FRS102 audits during their time at KPMG. In 2019, they joined Mazars as an Audit Senior and later became an Assistant Manager. They worked at Mazars until 2021, when they joined Luxfer as a Corporate Accountant. Within a year, Alex was promoted to the role of Financial Reporting Manager at Luxfer.

Alex Wates began their education in 2011 at Sir John Deanes College in Northwich where they completed their A levels. Following this, they attended Newcastle University from 2013 to 2016, where they earned a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance.