Finchley-based chartered accountants Richard Anthony this month said goodbye to one of its longest-serving employees, who is leaving to embark on what has been described as a ‘well-deserved retirement’.

Payroll manager Bernie Lonnon joined the practice in January 1995 and in her 28 years in the practice has become an ‘invaluable member’ of the Richard Anthony team.

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Lonnon, who retired in the first week of June, has managed the payroll department at Richard Anthony for over 20 years.

Commenting on this, Lonnon said: “Although the time was right for me to retire, I will very much miss working at Richard Anthony.

“I will especially miss the colleagues I have worked closely with and the clients who I have built up relationships with over the years.”

Lonnon has stated that she plans to spend her retirement with family and by going travelling. 

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Richard Anthony partner, Michael Barnett, said: “We will miss Bernie very much, especially her bubbly personality. During her time with us, she has demonstrated an exemplary attitude to work and made a positive contribution to the firm, all conducted with a smile. 

“On behalf of everyone at Richard Anthony, I would like to thank Bernie for her fantastic efforts for the past 28 years and to wish her a happy, deserved retirement.”