Team

Adrian trained with HPH in York and gained his Practising Certificate in 1991. He managed the Harrogate office of the firm from 1996 and became a Partner in 1999. He was appointed the firm's Managing Partner on 1 January 2012.

Adrian has specific responsibilities within the firm for Information and Communications Technology and represents the firm on the Accelerate ICT committee (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 commericial organisations together with a a range of charities. He has a particular interest in special-needs charitable organisations 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.

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.

Robert leads the Charities’ Team and has specific responsibilities within the firm for Finance, Reporting and Practice Development. He represents the firm on a number of Accelerate committees, helping to determine national policies throughout the Association.

His client portfolio includes a range of charities (both local and national), independent schools, healthcare schemes, hospital trusts, and clubs and societies. Robert holds the Institute of Chartered Accountants' premier qualification in the not-for-profit sector, the Diploma in Charity Accounting.

Robert’s wider interests outside the working environment 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. For total relaxation, when time permits, Robert plays cricket for a local team.

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 am currently studying for the final papers of my ACCA qualification. I work with a variety of businesses, preparing annual accounts, tax returns, and providing other business services. 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.

Having passed my AAT exams, I am currently studying towards my ACA qualification and work mainly with small companies and small not-for-profit clients, as well as some larger investment companies. I also help prepare personal tax returns and work on some of our audits.

Outside of work, and when not studying, I play hockey for a local hockey team and enjoy going to watch football with my dad and sister.

Qualification: Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians.

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 am currently a trainee, studying for my AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting. 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 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.

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.

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 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 have recently qualified with HPH as a Chartered Accountant and work with clients on a variety of assignments including bookkeeping, tax, accounts and audit.

Outside of work I like running, cycling and playing cricket and also have a keen interest in politics and travelling. I am also treasurer of a local mental health charity.

I originally started working for HPH in 1988, taking a small break to have my children from 1999-2005. 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.