Team

Adrian trained with HPH in York having graduated with a joint degree in Maths and Music from the University of York in 1983. He managed the Harrogate office of the firm from 1996 and became a Partner in 1999. He has been the firm's Managing Partner since 2012.

Adrian has specific responsibilities within the firm for Technology and represents the firm on the Accelerate Technology Forum (currently as chairman), helping to determine national policies throughout the Association. He is also responsible for Staff and for Practice Assurance within the firm.

His client portfolio includes many commercial entities, together with a range of charities and other not for profit organisations. He has a particular interest in charities through family involvement and advises informally in a number of areas. Adrian holds 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, Adrian is also authorised to undertake non-contentious Probate work through our sister company, HPH Probate Services Limited.

Adrian’s wider interests outside the working environment include activities at, and the running of, his local church where he is a keen musician and youth worker. He acts as a Charity Trustee and spent many years as a School Governor.

An accountancy graduate and qualified Chartered Accountant, Robert trained with Spicer and Pegler in Leeds before joining the firm as a Manager in 1981. He became a Partner in 1987. In June 2021 Robert retired from the firm, but remains as a consultant.

Robert’s wider interests include participation as trustee and treasurer with a number of local charities and churches and he is a member of the Finance Committee of York Diocesan Board of Finance. In retirement, Robert has his hands full with 5 grandchildren, the latest of which has just recently arrived.

Sarah 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. She moved to the Harrogate office in 2005 and was promoted to manager in 2006. She was appointed a partner on 1 July 2013.

As well as being a qualified Chartered Accountant, Sarah holds the Institute of Chartered Accountants' premier qualification in the not-for-profit sector, the Diploma in Charity Accounting. She is an audit specialist within the firm and also works with and supports owner-managed and family-owned enterprises.

Within HPH, Sarah is responsible for Audit Compliance and quality control, as well as Students and Training.

Outside work Sarah is a School Governor and enjoys participating in running events to raise money for charity.

I have worked at HPH since 2016 and became an Associate in 2020. 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.

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

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.

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.

I have completed my AAT Diploma and am currently studying for my ACA qualification. I deal with the preparation of accounts and tax returns for a range of clients.

Outside of work I enjoy going to the gym and baking.

I have worked at HPH since 2009 when I joined to study for my ACA exams. I work mainly with not-for-profit clients and incorporated entities, although I also prepare small business accounts and personal tax returns.

Outside the working environment I go to various fitness classes and I attend a weekly language class where I attempt to learn Polish.

Qualifications: Member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, Diploma in Charity Accounting.

I work in the support area of the firm, dealing with phone calls and various administration tasks together with meeting and greeting clients.

Outside of work I like to bake and go to football matches.

I joined HPH in 2020 after my husband and I made the decision to relocate to Harrogate from the South Coast, where I worked for an accountancy firm for 6 ½ years. I’m involved with the preparation of accounts and tax returns. I am AAT qualified and studying for my ACCA qualification.

Outside of work I enjoy spending time outdoors when the weather allows, taking a walk or a bike ride. I’m also a keen reader and like watching films. When the opportunity arises, I love to try new activities and visit new places. Spending quality time with friends and family is important to me.

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.

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.

I head up HPH’s payroll bureau and have worked for over 20 years in industry, processing from 50 to 2,000 employees on a weekly and monthly basis, before moving to the bureau sector in 2011.

Outside of work I am an experienced traveller and, when not on holiday, I am busy looking after my many animals.

Qualifications: Institute of Payroll and Pensions Manager.

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.

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.

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.

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.

I joined HPH in 2017 after moving from Romania where I studied and worked in accountancy for twelve years. My work involves preparing small business accounts, tax and vat returns.

My passion away from the office is Argentinian Tango and spending quality time with my son.

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.

I have worked for HPH for over 20 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.

I joined HPH in 2019 as an apprentice, after finishing my A-Levels. I am currently working towards my AAT diploma and also aid the firm in preparing accounts and tax returns for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.

Outside of work, you will most likely find me in the kitchen as I love to cook! I also enjoy going on hikes and long walks with my family.

I originally started working for HPH in 1988, taking a small break to have my children from 1999 to 2005. I work as part of the support team dealing with the day to day running of the non-technical side of the office, together with a small amount of bookkeeping. I also look after the firm’s social media.

Away from the office I have a keen interest in the theatre and musicals, and like to travel as much as possible with my extended family.