Erica qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1991 with KPMG in Dublin. She was recruited by Commercial Union (now Aviva) and moved to London, working initially on projects, then as Financial Controller of Commercial Union Financial Services. In 1994 she moved to the head office as a Research and Planning Executive in UK Business Planning, until 1996 when she relocated to Scotland.

Erica took a career break until 2008 to bring up her family, while continuing to hold a number of self-employed, part-time and voluntary posts. She has been involved with Harpsden Wealth Management since inception in 2008 – initially as the Company Secretary and Accountant. Erica was appointed Finance Director of Harpsden Wealth Management in 2013.