Meet the Team
Get to know the people behind your success
Alison Richardson
Managing Partner
Alison has over 20 years’ experience working with technology clients, specialising in R&D tax credits, and more generally supporting growing businesses with all aspects of their financial strategy.
Bernie Hawkes
Partner
Bernie has been at Richardsons since 1988, and is a practicing Chartered Accountant as well as a qualified Chartered Financial Planner.
Jemima King
Partner
Jemima plays a key role in advising on a broad range of issues, such as obtaining R&D tax credits and the completion of grant audits.
Jack Armstrong
Client Director
Jack joined Richardsons in 2011 and works with a variety of clients in numerous sectors, including legal services, professional services, construction, recruitment, motor racing and management consultancy.Â
James Ellin
Client Director
James manages a portfolio of clients primarily in the technology sector, as well as providing tax advice for private clients.
John Holland
Client Director
John works with a wide variety of clients, working mainly on R&D tax credits and advising on corporate tax matters.
Laura Hankey
Client Director
As well as preparing R&D tax credit claims and completing grant audits, Laura assists with audit, preparation of statutory accounts and tax compliance.
Leanne Hickman
Client Director
Leanne provides taxation advice for private clients, including looking after a number of high net worth individuals.
Rachel Porter
Client Director
Rachel specialises in providing accounting, audit and advisory services to owner managed businesses and subsidiaries of overseas entities.
Harry Briançon-Munday
Payroll Manager
Harry manages a variety of payrolls ranging from sole traders to companies with over 340 employees.
Wendy Elliott
Payroll Manager
Wendy administers a diverse selection of payrolls, from sole traders to established multi-national organisations.
Amy Merchant
Client Manager
Amy joined Richardsons in 2019 as a trainee, completed her AAT qualifications in 2022, and is currently continuing her studies towards her ACA qualification.
Charlie Knight
Client Manager
Charlie assists a variety of clients with accounts preparation, VAT returns and tax compliance, and looks after a number of our corporate and charity audit clients.
Chloe Jackson
Client Manager
As well as preparing accounts and completing audits, Chloe also provides bookkeeping training on Sage and Xero.
Christian Griffiths
Client Manager
Christian has experience in dealing with statutory accounts, VAT returns, tax returns, grant audits and P11Ds for a variety of clients.
Dominic O'Sullivan
Client Manager
Dominic is involved in numerous tasks, including preparation of R&D tax credit claims, grant audits, and statutory accounts.
Georgie Eldrett
Client Manager
Georgie's role includes working closely with clients to produce monthly management accounts, statutory accounts and VAT returns, as well as completing annual audits for some of our larger clients.
James Chapman
Client Manager
James looks after a number of R&D companies, assisting them with the preparation of statutory accounts, audit, tax compliance, and R&D tax credit claims.
Kate Wallond
Client Manager
Kate works with a variety of clients, including sole traders and small limited companies, completing accounts and tax return preparation as well as audits.
Rachel Keen
Client Manager
Rachel works with a variety of clients, including owner managed businesses and small limited companies
Alex Korczak
Internal Accountant and Office Manager
Alex is responsible for managing the accounting function of the firm, as well as supporting the team in day-to-day operations.
Janet Rochford
Marketing Manager
Janet organises events and seminars, manages website content, sponsorships, and corporate social responsibility volunteering days for team members.
Bill Heritage
Client Support
Bill joined Richardsons in 2011 primarily in a payroll capacity having worked previously in this field.
Why choose Richardsons?
Choose Richardsons for a partnership that combines deep traditional expertise with cutting-edge financial innovation. Our dedicated team of professionals is committed to excellence, offering personalised services that address the unique challenges and opportunities of each client. Whether you’re a startup in the tech sector or a well-established company, we provide strategic guidance and comprehensive solutions that drive success. Our proactive approach ensures you stay ahead of financial trends and legislative changes, empowering your business’s growth and stability. Join the many who trust Richardsons to navigate their financial paths with precision and foresight.
“We moved all our accountancy work to Richardsons in 2009 and they now manage our pension scheme accounts and all our family business. Their depth of knowledge and thoroughness of advice is extremely impressive as is their grasp of our business and personal affairs. Richardsons have proved to be immensely helpful with our business development and family financial planning, particularly IHT where they have been a great help. We enjoy their confidence and trust them implicitly.”
John Dennis
Chairman, Barbara (Aylesbury) Ltd
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