Our Team

John Speed FCA FCIE (Managing Director)

John qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1992 with BDO Binder Hamlyn, before becoming part of Arthur Andersen in 1994. John remained at Arthur Andersen until 2000, where he worked on an impressive number of UK and International Charity audits. During his tenure he also:
– worked on global due diligence assignments on proposed acquisitions;
– assisted the development of working capital forecasts for companies raising finance from the UK, US and other international stock markets;
– provided technical screening for the Annual Charity Accounts Awards; and
– internally acted as both a Group Manager, and a member of the Senior Development Team.

In 2000 John established JS2 with a former colleague, where he has developed and led a specialist team on a vast array of projects, including acting as an interim finance director, developing working capital/cash flow forecasting models, providing training to client staff and trustees and acting as Client Director of the outsourced finance team on a substantial portfolio of clients.

John has worked with over 300 not for profits, ranging from small local start-up charities to large multi-national campaigning and development organisations. The driving force behind JS2’s success is John’s personal ethos, which is to provide professional, quality support and advice in an approachable manner, which is geared appropriately to the audience, while, above all else, maintaining excellent client service.

Outside of work he is an avid F1 fan, loves cars in general and enjoys travelling. He has two daughters at secondary school, and is never happier than helping behind the scenes at their annual ice pantomime performances each December.

Caroline Shrubb ACA (Senior Client Manager)

Caroline has been a member of the JS2 team since 2007. She began life at JS2 as an Accounts Assistant, and has developed her career alongside her studies to become a Client Manager and a qualified Chartered Accountant. Her portfolio consists of a wide array of clients, varying from membership organisations to charities that give front line care to beneficiaries. Each client brings their own unique challenges, requiring an individual, personal approach, alongside a wide variety of skills to assist them. Caroline supplements her technical knowledge by being truly passionate about her clients; she keeps up with their day-to-day activities on social media to have the best possible knowledge of their work.

Outside of work Caroline is a keen equestrian. She is currently retraining an ex-racehorse to compete across multiple disciplines, and has a key role in her local riding club committee. Her favourite event to compete in is cross-country.

Mike Godfree ACA (Senior Client Manager)

Mike qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2002 and has over 18 years experience in outsourced accountancy.  Mike  joined JS2 in September 2017 from RSM (formerly Baker Tilly).

Jo Stone FCA (Client Manager)

Jo qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1990 with Coopers & Lybrand (now PwC) and worked with them for many years.  After a career break for children, Jo worked in industry and then mainly in the education sector in a number of roles broadening her skills and knowledge in the not for profit sector.  Jo joined JS2 in September 2023.