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Jacob Vanner

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New Business Manager (UK) at FYI
📍 Clapham, England, United Kingdom

Jacob is a New Business Manager at FYI, leveraging his background as a Chartered Accountant to deliver automated document management solutions to accounting firms. A University of Canterbury graduate, he transitioned from finance roles at Condé Nast and Live Nation to the SaaS industry, focusing on solving business problems with technology.

Originally from New Zealand, Jacob now resides in London. He leads an active lifestyle outside of his remote work environment, dedicating his time to playing cricket and squash, and training in boxing. He enjoys the challenge of both sports and business.

After five years as a Chartered Accountant, he pivoted his career to the technology and SaaS sector.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
New Business Manager (UK)
Job Level
Middle
Location
Clapham, England, United Kingdom
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Accountancy Automation
His current role at FYI is dedicated to helping accounting practices automate processes, cut administration time, and transform their operations using software.
Making Tax Digital
He actively posts about the challenges and opportunities of the UK's Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative, a key concern for his client base.
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Career

Work history

10-2021
New Business Manager (UK)
FYI
3-2021 - 10-2021
Finance Business Partner
Condé Nast Britain
12-2020 - 3-2021
Financial Accountant
Live Nation Entertainment
3-2017 - 11-2020
Chartered Accountant
Nexia New Zealand
10-2015 - 2-2017
Despatch/Drive Thru Team Member
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Education
2018 - 2020
Diploma of Chartered Accounting
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
2014 - 2016
Bachelor’s Degree
University of Canterbury
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