Jacqui qualified as an accountant in London with Price Waterhouse after completing her economics degree at Newnham College cambrige. She then moved into corporate tax. Having worked for PWC, E&Y and others (having to follow Andrew's career in BP and look after the three children) she then went to work for National Oilwell and finally Subsea 7 in Aberdeen. As well as being a conscientious worker she made sure the office was a fun and happy place to work.