Leadership team
We love what we do and have a passion for the creative sectors. Our clients tell us it shows in the service we provide.
The Creative leadership team are highly trained and experienced in their fields, which should go without saying. They also deliver their advice and support in a relaxed, friendly, and informal way. Whether you are talking to our bookkeepers or consultants, our team is built up with differing skill sets to ensure we cover all the bases, from specialist tax work to small daily queries.
You can find us at WallsMan Creative offices in London and Kingston upon Thames.
Erin Achilleas Walls
Director and Founder
Erin is the founder and one of the directors of WallsMan Creative. Her love for the creative sectors led her to understand that these sectors needed a different kind of service. So that is what she created. Erin believes that always learning and improving is key to providing a great service – a belief she applies to life in general. Along with being an FCA and a Director, she holds a blackbelt in kickboxing and Kung Fu! She means business.
Favourite movies: The Shawshank Redemption, Léon, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Pretty Woman
Favourite TV show: Breaking Bad
Favourite books: Pride and Prejudice, The Time Traveler’s Wife
One industry I wish I worked in if I wasn’t an accountant: Sculptor or painter
Shuang Man
Head of Operations
Shuang is our amazing portfolio manager, and we say amazing because the clients love her and often praise her efficient yet in-depth support. You know you are in a safe pair of hands when Shuang is managing your affairs. Shuang (ACCA) is responsible for running the team and managing client relationships. A multitasking master and technically on point, all our clients enjoy her straight-talking and efficient approach.
Favourite movie: I watch all sorts except horrors
Favourite TV shows: Downtown Abbey, Bridgerton, Friends, Family Feud
Favourite book: Hunger Games
One industry I wish I worked in if I wasn’t an accountant: Make up artist/stylist
Salal Tarar
Senior Accountant ACCA MSc BSc
Salal manages accounts and tax for our clients, always on hand to help with queries and solve problems. Working on specialist claims and spotting potential tax issues before they become problems.
Favourite movie: Parasite
Favourite TV show: Breaking Bad
Favourite book: The 48 Laws of Power
One industry I wish I worked in if I wasn’t an accountant: Investment/Private Equity
Claire Flanagan
Business Consultant
Claire is our straight-talking Scot. Her role is to focus on specific financial challenges our clients face within their business. From a friendly voice to bounce ideas off to regular management reports, insight, and bespoke solutions, our clients rely on Claire to help keep them financially on track and ready for the future.
Favourite movie: Home Alone
Favourite TV shows: Mad Men, TFI Friday
Favourite book: No Time for Goodbye
One industry I wish I worked in if I wasn’t an accountant: TV Presenter, interviewing interesting people
Tamryn Royden-Turner
Business Consultant
Tamryn is there to help our clients use their accounting information to create relevant and easy to digest management reports. As a marathon runner, she understands the long game and how to prepare for the journey ahead. She provides support to management operations, allowing for accurate and informed managerial decision making and insight.
Favourite movie: Legally Blonde
Favourite TV show: Friends
Favourite book: The Nightingale
One industry I wish I worked in if I wasn’t an accountant: PR
Richard Hayward
Director and Co-Founder, FCA
Richard is a Co-Founder of WallsMan Creative and the WardWilliams Group. He brings extensive experience from complex company tax issues and overseas companies to consolidations and exit planning.
Favourite movie: Being There
Favourite TV show: Shrinking
Favourite book: The Kite Runner
One industry I wish I worked in if I wasn’t an accountant: Cartoonist
