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Avi, originally from London, joined FKGB in May 2024. After moving to Israel, he served in the IDF’s tank unit before transitioning into the field of accounting. He is focused on delivering practical, effective financial solutions and takes pride in supporting clients with care and precision.
Football and supports Aston Villa.
avi.glausiusz@fkgb.co.uk
020 3983 6659
Gordon trained in auditing at Price Waterhouse in London, qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in 1990. He then moved into tax, working for United Parcel Service and Apple Computer. He set up the practice, Gordon Levy Limited in 2007, specialising in auditing from 2013 onwards. With a vast knowledge and experience, he is always on hand to advise and assist the firm’s clients.
gordon@gordonlevy.co.uk
0161 713 2594
Simon joined FKGB as a Junior Trainee Accountant in 2025, after completing his studies in Economics and Management in Milan and pursuing a Master’s in Financial Economics at Reichman University in Israel. Before joining FKGB, he managed bookkeeping and logistics for a family-run jewelry business and interned at BNL – Group BNP Paribas, where he rotated through key departments including Investment Banking and M&A. Simon is highly motivated to develop his expertise in accounting and financial analysis while contributing meaningful value to clients.
Playing and watching sports, especially soccer, basketball and tennis, travel and very passionate about music and cinema.
simon.kohanan@fkgb.co.uk
020 3865 5297
Bradley joined FKGB as a Junior Accountant in January 2023 after his recent move to Israel. He has previously worked in the banking sector for a major bank in Australia. In 2020, Bradley completed a Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Banking & Finance specialist degree from Monash University in Melbourne. Bradley is driven to go the extra mile to create value for clients and make a meaningful impact.
playing chess, engaging in the study of philosophy/ Jewish thought, and playing soccer
bradley.lits@fkgb.co.uk
020 3929 7523
Solomon joined FKGB in 2021 with several years’ bookkeeping experience, as well as having worked as VAT and payroll manager for a number of companies in the U.K.
He works from the U.K. as part of the payroll and bookkeeping teams.
Listening to music, going for a run, and spending time with family and friends.
solomon.miller@fkgb.co.uk
020 3667 3758
Katie is a qualified bookkeeper from London. She joined FKGB in 2022.
Katie’s work experience includes spending several years as a bookkeeper for multiple UK companies.
Music, cooking and spending time with friends and family.
katie.vogel@fkgb.co.uk
020 3983 6645
Lauren was appointed as a Partner in January 2022. She joined FKGB in 2013 as a qualified accountant having worked within the accounts and audit departments for a firm in central London for four years. She was promoted from her role as Senior Manager.
At FKGB Lauren likes working across a wide variety of industries, including finance, hi tech and media companies. Getting to grips with the unique processes and operations of each business and ensuring smooth accounting systems is what she enjoys best about her role.
Listening to podcasts, spending time with friends and supporting her football club (Manchester City)
lauren.levy@fkgb.co.uk
0207 993 8519
Originally from Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, Sam graduated from The University of Leeds before training to become a chartered accountant at a firm in central London.
Prior to becoming an accountant, Sam dabbled in a range of various job roles including being a wine waiter, junior manager of an events company, cashier at a bakery, builder’s assistant, fieldworker for a youth charity, and plenty more. Sam lives in Tel Aviv and joined FKGB in 2022.
Playing (and watching) football, spending time with friends, and playing the ukulele.
samuel.cohen@fkgb.co.uk
0207 993 8519
David is originally from London and graduated from the University of Manchester with first class honours. Earlier in his career, David worked in the audit, accounts and tax departments of a central London firm where he also qualified as a chartered accountant.
At FKGB David heads up the audit department where he leads audits across a variety of industries with a particular focus on high tech companies.
Playing guitar and spending time with friends and family
david.joseph@fkgb.co.uk
020 3865 6244
Ben is originally from Pinner, London.
Having qualified in London in 2019 he decided to move to Israel in pursuit of a new life and joined the FKGB team as a senior accountant having spent time in mid tier firms in London.
With a background in e-commerce having had his own online start-up he understands the challenges businesses face and is committed to helping them to get their financial affairs in order.
Outside of work Ben has been involved in leading youth programs, mentoring young people and fund raising for charities.
Boxing, running, spirituality and spending time with friends.
ben.glass@fkgb.co.uk
020 3865 5297
Juliet is originally from London and graduated from the University of Cambridge with first class honours. During her time at university she volunteered as Canteen Treasurer for a student-run café and spent a year in Germany teaching English for business to German students and German and English to refugees.
Painting & drawing, hiking and reading Russian literature.
Juliet.morland@fkgb.co.uk
0207 993 8519
Ricky joined FKGB in 2021 and has recently qualified as a bookkeeper after working as an IT analyst in the luxury retail and hospitality sectors. Originally from Israel she has been living in London for many years. Ricky speaks Hebrew.
Reading, baking and spending time with friends and family
ricky.simons@fkgb.co.uk
020 3983 6729
Originally from London, Michal is graduated of Gateshead.
Spending time with her family, listening to Music,Swimming.
michal.berlin@fkgb.co.uk
020 3983 6647
Gila is originally from London and has joined FKGB in 2021. Before becoming and accountant, she studied Geography and Urban Planning and graduated from the University of Birmingham.
Gila spends time volunteering in a special needs school.
Going to art galleries, playing netball, listening to podcasts and spending time with friends and family.
gila.liebert@fkgb.co.uk
0207 993 8519
Eli joined FKGB in 2020 having worked for an accounting practice in London, gaining experience across a range of clients in bookkeeping, VAT and payroll services.
Listening to music and having a good read.
eli.simons@fkgb.co.uk
020 7993 8519
David joined to FKGB in 2019 having spent 6 years in the financial department for a real estate developing company in Cali, Colombia.
David understands the challenges of business development and enjoys creating long term business relationships with the clients.
During his time in Colombia he co-founded and directed an environmental non profit organisation. Since the beginning they have planted 4,000+ trees.
Learning new things, swimming in the sea and planting trees.
david.levy@fkgb.co.uk
020 3950 7692
Abi is originally from Radlett, close to London. She graduated from the University of Birmingham with a first class honors in Economics.
Prior to joining FKGB, Abi served in the IDF for 2 years as part of the Foreign Relations Unit. She worked as a liaison officer to the Jordanian army at Allenby border crossing, by Jericho.
Abi speaks Hebrew.
Running on the beach, reading & live music
0207 993 8519
Sara’s experience includes six years as a Bookkeeper for a UK company, as well as several years training bookkeepers and accountants on the use of accounting software. Sara speaks Hebrew.
Cycling and baking delicious creations for the FKGB office
sara.schwartz@fkgb.co.uk
0207 993 8519
Zac studied Business at the Jerusalem College of Technology. He has worked as a finance administrator for various companies, having also worked as a bookkeeper and finance manager for select US and UK start-ups.
He enjoys music & tennis.
zac.marks@fkgb.co.uk
0207 993 8519
Yoni is originally from Manchester. He studied Accounting and Finance BA (2:1) and Accounting MSc with merit.
Yoni enjoys working with charities and before starting work for FKGB in 2017 he spent time in Ghana volunteering in a small fishing village, teaching the children core subjects such as Maths, English and Science.
During his time in the UK Yoni worked for an international charity as their treasurer, whilst simultaneously connecting the charity’s local base with surrounding businesses creating many synergistic alliances. Yoni speaks Hebrew.
Playing table tennis and strumming a tune on the guitar
yoni.finke@fkgb.co.uk
020 3950 7695
Doron joined FKGB in 2014 having spent 11 years working for the UK government Civil Service in London.
Driven by his strong work ethic and enthusiasm for all things financial, Doron has excellent customer focus and particularly enjoys working in the areas of accounting and taxation.
Playing sports and being the FKGB film buff.
doron.portner@fkgb.co.uk
0207 993 8519
Shimshon is originally from London and has qualified as a bookkeeper and payroll accountant in Israel. He has vast experience in all payroll matters and manages our payroll department.
Playing tennis and reading
shimson.goodman@fkgb.co.uk
0207 993 8519
Gary founded FKGB with Farley, having previously worked for a top 10 chartered accountancy firm in central London. He is experienced in all aspects of accounting across a broad client base, ranging from multi-million pound companies to sole traders.
Gary works with a wide range of clients providing advice on variety of matters, but he has a close affinity to the technology and property sectors. Having specialist knowledge in both of these areas enables him to provide a valuable service which not only meets but exceeds client expectations.
While preparing accurate accounts is crucial, Gary sees the process as just the start of building long-term relationships that enable him to deliver ongoing support to his clients, something he finds particularly rewarding. He also enjoys exploring tax rules and applying them to individual circumstances to deliver effective tax mitigation proposals
Gary splits his time between Israel and the UK helping clients with accounting and taxation, as well as business development and planning. Having a hands-on approach, he enjoys the challenges that a diverse client-base brings.
Golf, supporting his football team (Everton) and chasing after his 4 kids
Technology
Retail
Property
Recruitment
gary.bloch@fkgb.co.uk
Israel Cell: 050 5789154 / DD: 0207 096 0263
Before founding FKGB with Gary, Farley worked in the City of London specialising in audit, accounting systems, risk analysis and taxation, covering a variety of sectors including law, not-for-profit and owner-managed businesses.
Farley has grown and developed the FKGB team, putting in place systems and controls that benefit a broad range of clients from the legal sector, retail and technology. He has worked with businesses from incorporation to stock exchange listing.
Having lived and worked in both the UK and Israel, Farley understands the specifics of operating on an international basis, creating the most beneficial tax structures and utilising legislation to ensure best value is achieved.
Listening to music, cycling, reading and sitting on the beach
Legal services
Financial services
Technology
Retail
farley.kaye@fkgb.co.uk
Israel Cell: 052 627 7472 / DD 0207 993 8346
