SAVE COSTS & REDUCE TAX

Using our specialist knowledge and understanding of the financial issues that impact your business, we spend time proactively looking at ways to save costs, as well as helping you to save tax where possible.

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KEEP YOU COMPLIANT

We handle compliance for you, leaving your valuable time free to concentrate on running and growing your business instead of getting bogged down with paperwork.

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BESPOKE SERVICE

We understand that one size doesn’t fit all. Our services and solutions are uniquely tailored to your specific requirements and circumstances, with complete commitment to ensuring your objectives are achieved.

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DAVID 

CLARKE

Director

David started as a trainee with us and went on to qualify as a chartered accountant before becoming a director of the firm.

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When David isn’t taking care of his client portfolio, he oversees the day to day running of the practice and ensuring everything is running smoothly.

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Outside of work, David enjoys playing football (when he’s not injured), working on his new house and not indicating in his BMW.

MIKE

ROSS

Personal Tax Specialist

Mike is a keen photographer and former proprietor of an independent camera store. Due to his experience of running a business he is business minded and enjoys helping clients get their personal tax affairs in order.

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Mike is our Personal Tax Manager, and, as such, has a lot of knowledge and experience across the many areas of personal tax and self-assessment.

Outside of work, Mikes enjoys craft beer, photography and weekend festivals.

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ANDY

CHAPMAN

Trainee Accountant

Having conquered the science world with a degree and a masters, Andy’s next challenge is conquering the world of accountancy.

Andy is progressing well in his training as a chartered accountant and has recently gotten married, so to say he enjoys a challenge is an understatement!

Outside of work, Andy enjoys playing football, watching documentaries and returning parcels for his wife.

PETER 

SOMMERVILLE

Director

Peter is one of two directors that we are proud to say started as a trainee with us. After qualifying as a chartered accountant, he was soon appointed as a director of the firm.

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When Peter isn’t working on benefiting his clients, he oversees the day to day running of the firm, helping to ensure everything runs smoothly.

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Outside of work, Peter enjoys craft beers, leaving carnival swings too early and swimming.

BRENDAN

HODGSON

Accountant/Support Services Manager

After completing a placement year at IBM and graduating from the University of Portsmouth with a degree in Accounting & E-Business, Brendan quickly became our resident IT specialist.

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Brendan is a qualified tax advisor and has gained a wide level of experience in accountancy and various taxes, having worked with multiple companies, sole traders and partnerships (some say he’s the Swiss Army Knife of the Accountancy World). 

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Outside of work, Brendan enjoys travelling, photography and water sports.

HELEN

LEE

Office Manager

Helen is the second longest serving member of staff at the firm, and has been our Office Manager for many years.

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Helen is highly organised and efficient, ensuring the firm’s books are well maintained as well as whipping the rest of the staff into shape.

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Outside of work, Helen enjoys travelling, socialising and spending time with her new family.

GEOFF 

HICKS

Director

Geoff is a director and longest serving member of the firm. He has a vast amount of experience across many areas of tax and accountancy.

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Geoff specialises in high level accounting and tax issues, as well playing a key role with a few of our charity clients.

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Outside of work, Geoff enjoys gardening, spending time at his holiday home in Italy and chess game theory.

MASSIMO

LO MUTO

Accountant

After leaving university with a degree in accounting and finance, Massimo joined Wood, Hicks & Co. and quickly integrated with the team. As you would expect from a man with Italian heritage, he is flamboyant, charming and charismatic.

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Massimo has recently qualified as a chartered accountant and is keen to develop further in his career. He has a broad breadth of experience across many accounting and tax areas.

Outside of work, Massimo enjoys eating out, playing football and any other sport he can sink his teeth into.

HARRY

LUMSDEN

Administrator Assistant

Harry was hired as an apprentice and forms part of our goal to create and nurture young talent who adhere to our values and grow with the firm. He has settled in well, and as part of his role is reception based Harry knows many customers on a first name basis.

Harry is currently studying towards both his accountancy qualification with the AAT, and his driving licence (if you would like updates on when to avoid the roads, please let us know).

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Outside of work, Harry enjoys gaming, sailing and playing pool.