The Financial Controller with BT in Belfast was named Accountant of the Year in the Irish Accountancy Awards, the Oscars of the industry. It's an all- Ireland accolade, with a glittering awards ceremony in Dublin. So Suzanne's a star in her chosen career, but it could have been an entirely different story! Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to NorthernIrelandWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you.
She's been telling Chronicle Woman: "I had previously entertained the idea of becoming a primary school teacher, attending Stranmillis College for a year, though after completing the work experience, I decided this wasn't for me!" That was quite a calculation and it's paying dividends - as the awards pictures on this page show! Family and friends are, of course, as proud as punch. Not least dad, Richard Nicholson. Suzanne says: "My dad has been a strong driving force for me, making sure I understood that with hard work you can achieve whatever you put your mind to.
He has always been a major supporter for me and someone I can always rely on." Advertisement Advertisement Suzanne attended Ballyroney Primary School, went on to Banbridge Academy and then Queen's University, studying Mathematics and Statistics. She got the bug.
"During my final year of university, I worked part-time in the finance department of a local company and was offered a full-time role as a trainee accountant after finishing my degree. During this.
