Vernon is an Audit Partner with 15 years’ experience providing assurance services to ambitious private businesses, private equity-backed organisations, and complex listed and international groups. He has worked across the UK, Europe and Africa regions, helping businesses navigate increasingly complex financial reporting, governance and regulatory environments while delivering high-quality, insight-led audits. He has extensive experience across the telecommunications, technology, retail, manufacturing, construction and financial services sectors. Prior to joining Mitchell Charlesworth, Vernon held senior leadership positions within global accountancy firms, where he led significant audit and advisory portfolios and advised businesses ranging from listed multinational groups to fast-growing owner-managed companies. He has extensive experience of UK GAAP and IFRS reporting requirements and is recognised for delivering AI-enabled audits whilst maintaining a commercial and pragmatic approach. In addition to his assurance experience, Vernon has advised organisations on finance transformation programmes, including accounting software implementations, finance process redesign, Digital solution deployment and AI automation initiatives, helping businesses strengthen controls, enhance reporting capabilities, improve operational efficiency and unlock greater value from technology investments. As an Audit Partner, Vernon is committed to building long-term client relationships through exceptional service, clear communication and a highly responsive approach. Known for being accessible, personable and proactive, he prides himself on providing timely, practical advice and ensuring clients receive the support they need when they need it most. Vernon is a dual-qualified Chartered Accountant, holding qualifications with both SAICA and ICAEW. Outside of work, Vernon enjoys following cricket, rugby and football and spending time with his family. More recently, his daughter’s passion for gymnastics has made him an enthusiastic spectator, although he has wisely decided that his talents are better suited to cheering from the sidelines.
