Team

I trained with HPH in York having graduated with a joint degree in Maths and Music from the University of York in 1983. I managed the Harrogate office of the firm from 1996 and became a Partner in 1999. I was the firm’s Managing Partner from 2012 to 2025.

As well as being a qualified Chartered Accountant, I am the person responsible for Technology within the firm and represent HPH on the Accelerate Technology Forum (currently as chairman), helping to determine national policies throughout the Association. I am also responsible for Practice Assurance within the firm.

My client portfolio includes many commercial entities, together with a range of charities and other not for profit organisations. I have a particular interest in charities through family involvement and advise informally in a number of areas. I hold the Institute of Chartered Accountants' premier qualification in the not-for-profit sector, the Diploma in Charity Accounting.

In addition to being qualified as a Business Finance Professional, I am also authorised to undertake non-contentious Probate work through our sister company, HPH Probate Services Limited.

My wider interests outside the working environment include activities at, and the running of, my local church where I am a keen musician and youth worker. I am a Charity Trustee and spent many years as a School Governor.

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I joined the firm in 1998, after completing an Economics and Finance BSc at the University of York, to train as a Chartered Accountant in the York office. I moved to the Harrogate office in 2005 and was promoted to Manager in 2006. I was appointed a Partner in 2013.

As well as being a qualified Chartered Accountant, I hold the Institute of Chartered Accountants' premier qualification in the not-for-profit sector, the Diploma in Charity Accounting. I am an audit specialist within the firm and also work with and support owner-managed and family-owned enterprises.

Within HPH, I am responsible for Audit Compliance and quality control, as well as Students and Training.

Outside work I am a school governor and charity trustee, and enjoy walking and travelling.

Contact Sarah

I have worked at HPH since 2016, qualified as a Certified Accountant in 2020, and became a Partner in 2022. I work with a variety of businesses preparing annual accounts, tax returns, and providing other business services and advice. Online accounting is something I take an interest in and I am a qualified advisor for Xero, QuickBooks and FreeAgent. I recently took over the role of Staff Partner.

In my free time, I like to cook for and entertain friends. I also enjoy going for walks, exploring new places and spending time with my husband and young son.

Qualifications: Fellow of The Association of Certified Chartered Accountants, Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, Fellow Member of The Association of Accounting Technicians

Email Alice 01904 611164

With over twenty years’ experience at HPH, I work with a broad range of not-for-profit sector entities as well as a significant number of commercial organisations. The majority of my work is regulated auditing or conducting independent examinations.

Outside of work I have a keen interest in various motorsports and enjoy participating in health and fitness activities.

Qualifications: Fellow Member of The Association of Accounting Technicians.

Email Chris 01904 611164

My portfolio of clients includes landlords, sole traders and trusts. Whilst my specialism is in personal tax, I do also work in other areas, such as Inheritance Tax.

Outside of work my time is spent with my young family. My hobbies include baking and ceramic painting. As a family we are trying our hand at growing fruit and vegetables, although this is not proving to be very fruitful. I have also been the treasurer for the local school Parents Association and was instrumental in setting up the local Beaver Colony.

Qualifications: Member of The Association of Taxation Technicians.

Email Claire 01904 611164

I joined HPH in 2015 as an apprentice and qualified as an ICAEW Chartered Accountant in 2022. I work with a wide range of commercial and not-for-profit organisations, assisting with the preparation of accounts and tax returns. In recent years I have become increasingly involved with regulated audit work.

Outside of work I enjoy going for walks in the countryside and spending time with friends and family. I also enjoy travelling to new places when I get the chance!

Qualifications: Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

Favourite Film: Kingsman

Favourite Food: Carrot cake

Favourite Place: Rome

Email Emma 01904 611164

After graduating from the University of Stirling, with a degree in Accountancy, I worked for HPH for 14 years from 1996. During this time, I worked with many different types of organisations providing accountancy, taxation and other business services and I gained my ACCA qualification in 2000. I left to pursue my love of the great outdoors and guided people in the Highlands of Scotland whilst running my own bookkeeping business.

I have now returned “home” to HPH and I hope to continue my professional development providing accountancy services to many different clients.

Favourite Food: Seafood

Favourite Place: Outer Hebrides

Email Evelyn 01423 520623

I joined HPH in 2005 and am part of the Support Team. My role involves handling a wide range of administrative tasks, managing incoming calls and welcoming clients to the office.

Outside of work, I enjoy baking, spending time with friends and family, watching the F1 and going on walks with my husband and two dogs.

Favourite Film: Pretty Woman

Favourite Food: Husband’s Hunters Chicken

Favourite Place: New York

Email Gemma 01904 611164

I joined HPH in 2020, having previously worked for an accountancy firm on the south coast for over 6 years. I am involved in accounts preparation, tax returns and audits. I completed my ACCA qualification in 2025.

Outside of work I enjoy hiking in the countryside and I love to try new activities and visit new places. I also enjoy reading, attending live music events and watching films. Spending quality time with friends and family is important to me.

Qualifications:  

Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians

Favourite place: The Lake District
Favourite meal: Thai Red Duck Curry
Favourite film: Bridget Jones’s Diary

Email Helen 01423 520623

I joined HPH in 2001 and I am one of HPH’s tax team, helping a range of clients from sole traders to higher net worth individuals, some of whom are landlords, which requires my knowledge of property taxation. Whilst most of my time is spent dealing with personal tax matters I am also familiar with many aspects of VAT, trusts and capital gains tax.

In my free time I enjoy football, going to the theatre and cinema, and exploring the different countries of wider Europe.

Qualifications: Member of The Association of Taxation Technicians, Member of The Association of Accounting Technicians.

Favourite Film: The Town

Favourite Food: Rigatoni with chicken in tomato sauce, homemade of course

Favourite Place: Vilnius

Email Ian 01904 611164

I joined HPH in 2023 after serving for 7 years in the Royal Navy’s submarine service as an engineering officer, and deal with the preparation of clients’ accounts.

Outside of work I enjoy marathon running, swimming and playing football.

I am currently entering the final year of the ACA CTA Joint Programme, working towards dual qualification as a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Adviser.

Favourite Film: The Shawshank Redemption

Favourite Food: Pizza

Favourite Place: Rio de Janeiro

Email Jamie 01423 520623

I am responsible for all ICT resources for HPH over both offices and I am the one people moan at when things go wrong! It certainly doesn’t seem like over 12 years since I joined the firm. Time flies when you’re having fun. I also look after clients’ IT needs, which gets me out of the office.

In my free time I am a keen, competitive runner, although age is catching up with me – in particular my knees. I also like anything with four wheels and an engine.

Qualifications: Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate.

Email John 01904 611164

I joined HPH in 2019 and deal with the preparation of accounts, both sole trader and limited company, personal tax returns, partnerships and also assist with audit work. I am a qualified advisor for Xero and QuickBooks

Outside of work I enjoy finding new hikes with our dog. Our favourite place to visit is Hunmanby Gap.

Qualifications: Fellow Member of The Association of Accounting Technicians.

Email Katie 01904 611164

Over the past twenty years at HPH, I have worked with a variety of businesses from sole traders to small companies, and members of the medical profession. My work mainly involves preparing accounts, tax and VAT returns.

Outside of work I am involved in historic vehicle preservation, with four vintage tractors which I show, and I also follow cricket.

Qualifications: Fellow Member of The Association of Accounting Technicians.

Email Kevin 01904 611164

I joined HPH in 2023 as an accounts assistant. Having experience in the tax service, an audit firm and as an accountant in a trading company in Ukraine, I’m enjoying learning again.

Currently I’m studying at York College on English courses and I would like to learn about the peculiarities of English accounting and taxation.

Outside of the office I enjoy going for walks in the narrow fairy-tale streets of York and exploring new sights.

My main achievement is my family, my two kids who I’m proud of, and I enjoy spending time with.

Recently, unexpectedly for myself, I have fallen in love with the English language and life without a plan. I’m trying to love what I do and do what I love.

Favourite place – Ukraine
Favourite film – depends on my mood
Favourite food – borsch, Ukrainian dumplings with cherry and cottage cheese, and shakshuka.

Email Nataliia 01904 611164

I joined HPH in 2019 while studying Accounting and Finance at University. Having recently graduated I am now studying for my ACA qualification, while assisting in the preparation of accounts and tax returns.

Outside of work I spend most of my time socialising with friends, often playing games or exploring the many pubs of York.

Email Lydia 01904 611164

I joined HPH in 2024 and work in a mixed role, engaging in accounts and tax preparation. 

I hold a bachelor's degree in Accounting and Banking from Curtin University in Australia.

I moved to the UK from the Maldives in September 2022 and since then have been enjoying living life in the spectacularly beautiful Yorkshire.

Email Muna 01904 611164

After training and qualifying at HPH, I now work with a wide variety of clients, ranging from small sole traders to large limited companies, providing a wide range of services including bookkeeping, management, annual and charity accounts, audits and tax returns.

Outside of work I enjoy playing football, golf and clay pigeon shooting.

Qualifications: Member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, Member of The Association of Accounting Technicians.

Email Oliver 01904 611164

As the firm’s tax manager, and now HPH’s longest serving employee, I work with a wide range of business and private clients helping them with tax planning and compliance. I am responsible for all taxation services within the firm, including payroll.

Outside work I can be found on stage with York Light Opera Company (of which I’m also treasurer) or walking the fells. I’m also involved in church administration and trustee of a national charity.

Qualifications: Fellow of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, Chartered Tax Advisor.

Email Paul 01904 611164

I joined HPH at the end of 2023 with 10 years’ experience as a client accountant working in the commercial property sector. I am keen to be involved in regulated audit and taxation work.

Outside of work I am very passionate about art and craft, and I always enjoy a good long walk with my family and my best friend, Archie the Westie! As a trained forensic phonetician I love a good detective story, or a film that is packed with suspense!

Currently I am studying for my ACCA qualification.

Qualifications: Fellow Member of The Association of Accounting Technicians

Favourite film: Schindler's List

Favourite food: My mum's stir fry potatoes

Favourite place: Hainan, China (an island in south China where I have lots of fond memories of my childhood)

Email Qingqing 01423 520623

I have worked for HPH for over 25 years during which time I have helped and guided a broad range of clients from start-up, owner managed enterprises to large limited companies in the running of their business. One of my specialist areas is online accounting and I am a qualified advisor for Xero, QuickBooks and FreeAgent.

Outside of work I enjoy running and raising money for local causes.

Qualifications: Member of The Association of Certified Chartered Accountants.

Favourite Food: A good lamb roast

Favourite Place: Sat by a pool in a warm country with a cool beer next to me!!

Email Richard 01423 520623

I started working for HPH in 1988, taking a small break to have my children from 1999 to 2005. I became Office Manager in 2014.

Away from the office I have a keen interest in the theatre and musicals, enjoy learning new languages and like to travel as much as possible.

Favourite Film: The Usual Suspects

Favourite Food: Italian

Favourite Places: Scottish Highlands/London

Email Yvonne 01904 611164

I joined HPH in 2022 and run the payroll department here, so I can help you with anything from Statutory Maternity Pay to Employment Allowance and everything in between.

I have worked in practice, running payrolls, for over ten years. Outside of work I am a motorsport fan (F1 and BTCC), enjoy going to gigs and have a Scottish Terrier who doesn’t like walking in the rain! I also enjoy gardening.

Favourite Film: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

Favourite Food: Souvlaki

Favourite Place: South Korea

Email Anne 01904 611164

I joined HPH in 2023 with over 4 years of practice experience and deal with the preparation of clients’ accounts and VAT returns.

Outside of the office I enjoy going on walks with my husband and our dog. I also enjoy running.

Qualifications: Member of The Association of Accounting Technicians, Member of the Association of Chartered Accountants.

Favourite place - Northumberland
Favourite film - Forrest Gump
Favourite meal - a carvery!

Email Emily 01904 611164