Tom Shone
About Tom Shone
Tom Shone is a Senior Management Accountant with expertise in the Technology and Life Sciences sectors, currently working at VISTRA in Reading, United Kingdom. He has a diverse background in accounting, having held various positions in notable companies since 2005.
Current Role at Vistra
Tom Shone serves as a Senior Management Accountant at Vistra, a position he has held since 2017. He operates from Vistra's regional headquarters for International Expansion Services located in Reading, United Kingdom. In this role, he focuses on providing corporate services with a sector emphasis on Technology and Life Sciences. He is part of a team that delivers Single Point of Contact International Expansion solutions for multinational clients, collaborating closely with Vistra Alliance member firms and other partners to facilitate international business expansions.
Previous Experience in Accounting
Prior to his current role, Tom Shone accumulated extensive experience in various accounting positions. He worked at Edwin Smith as a Junior Accountant from 2005 to 2009. He then transitioned to Sony, where he served as a Management Accountant for five months in 2010. In the same year, he also worked at Panasonic as an Assistant Management Accountant for five months. Following these roles, he held the position of Financial Accountant EMEA at Imagine Communications from 2011 to 2014, and later worked at Lloyd's Register as an EMEA General Ledger Specialist from 2014 to 2015. He also worked at VISTRA as a Management Accountant for one year from 2015 to 2016.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Tom Shone studied Accounting and Finance at Kaplan Financial, where he achieved the FMAAT qualification. His studies spanned from 2004 to 2006, during which he developed a strong foundation in accounting principles and practices. This educational background supports his extensive experience in the accounting field and enhances his capabilities in his current role.
Sector Focus and Expertise
Tom Shone has a sector focus in Technology and Life Sciences, providing corporate services tailored to the unique needs of these industries. His expertise in these sectors allows him to effectively support multinational clients in their international expansion efforts. His role involves working closely with various stakeholders to ensure that clients receive comprehensive solutions that address their specific requirements.