Terry has been in practise as a Chartered Accountant for the past 15 years, having qualified in 1988. He then qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant in 1992. In 1992 he set up a local practise, and stayed with the firm as audit and technical partner for 11 years. He resigned in January 2003 to set up Numis Limited, Chartered Accountants to offer his clients a more personal service. Terry is married with two young daughters. When he is not at work he can often be found at the local golf course, and he is also very interested in classic cars.