Adam Flynn

Adam joined Mitchell Charlesworth as a school leaver and has amassed over 15 years of experience in the audit and accounts department. Since joining the firm, he has worked with a wide variety of clients in various industries and developed a particular expertise in the corporate and social housing sectors. In his spare time outside […]

Anastasia Stamouli

Anastasia has worked in audit and accounts throughout the northwest for the last 9 years, managing a mixed portfolio of clients. She has extensive experience across various sectors and business structures, working with a variety of industries, including hospitality, manufacturing, construction, retail and engineering.

Ann Neal

Ann is an experienced Outsourcing Manager with over 30 years of expertise supporting businesses across a wide range of sectors. She specialises in delivering reliable and efficient accounting support, helping organisations manage their financial operations from daily transaction processing and VAT returns to management accounts and financial reporting. With a strong background in outsourced finance […]

Anne Beech

Anne has in excess of 20 years’ experience in dealing with the personal tax affairs of individuals and previously worked for H M Revenue & Customs. Anne is accomplished with all aspects of HMRC’s self assessment regime. In particular Anne has knowledge of and can provide assistance in dealing with HMRC regarding the disclosure of […]

Beth Hiorns

As a manager in our accounts department, Beth specialises in the preparation of accounts for small and micro entities. She qualified in 2020 and has since developed significant expertise in handling solicitors; account rules and working within the charity sector, ensuring that all financial reports meet the required regulatory standards. Outside of her professional responsibilities, […]

Caitlin Orritt

Caitlin is a Chartered Tax Advisor working in the Personal Tax department at Mitchell Charlesworth. She began her career at the firm after completing a degree in Accounting and Finance at the University of Liverpool and later gained further experience at KPMG in the Private Client Tax department before returning to Mitchell Charlesworth. Caitlin has […]

Carole Brown

Carole has over 25 years’ experience specialising in corporation tax, including 19 years with PwC.  Carole joined Mitchell Charlesworth in 2024 as a manager in our Widnes office and advises clients on a range of issues including maximising available tax reliefs and tax payment and reporting requirements.   She is a member of the ICAEW and […]

Charlotte Eaton

Charlotte returned to the practice in 2024 after having spent two years working at KPMG in the corporate tax compliance department. After graduating from Edge Hill University in 2017 with a first class Accountancy degree and being awarded the roll of honour, Charlotte began her accountancy training at a small firm and later joined Mitchell […]

Cheryl Herbert

Cheryl has over 25 years experience in dealing with a varied client portfolio of owner managed businesses dealing with all aspects of accountancy and personal tax. Cheryl joined the firm in 1996 and enjoys her role as Manager. She is a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

Cliff Orme

Cliff Orme is an experienced Accounts Manager with over 30 years’ expertise supporting businesses ranging from sole traders to complex multinational groups. He brings a strong track record across management accounting, business advisory, and financial forecasting, helping clients make informed, strategic decisions. Cliff also has specialist experience in forensic accounting, alongside the design and implementation of efficient […]

Dom Davies

Dom has over 7 years’ experience in audit, working with a wide range of clients from small owner-managed businesses through to larger companies and groups across sectors including construction, manufacturing, and charities. He is an ACCA qualified accountant and has experience delivering audits for both smaller entities and more complex organisations and groups. Dom works […]

Elaine Hughes

Elaine has over 30 years of experience in the accounting and finance industry, developing strong knowledge and expertise across a wide range of accounting and taxation matters. Her experience is primarily in accounts production, bookkeeping, VAT as well as in business and personal tax. Elaine has extensive experience advising businesses across a wide range of […]

Emily Dunne

Emily joined Mitchell Charlesworth in 2014 and completed her AAT qualification in 2017 and is an assistant manager in our Widnes office. Emily assists owner managed businesses in a variety of business sectors, with management accounts, statutory accounts and advice over the taxes. Emily also assists businesses with cloud accounting software and MTD requirements, providing training […]

Georgina Smith

Georgina Smith joined Mitchell Charlesworth in 2013, has completed her AAT qualifications and is part qualified ACC. She now manages a mixed portfolio of businesses across a wide range of sectors. She also delivers cloud accounting software support and training. Outside of work Georgie volunteers for Cheshire Phoenix basketball club and often travels to away […]

Heather Stanley

Having graduated with a degree in Accounting & Finance, Heather focused on a career in Tax and trained with a big four practice to become a Chartered Tax Advisor in 2009. Heather joined Mitchell Charlesworth in 2010 and manages a wide range of personal tax clients within the Chester office. Her work involves preparing personal […]

Helen Simpson

Helen has worked in Tax, Trusts and Estates for over 20 years.  After initially starting her career at Mitchell Charlesworth, Helen was with accountancy firm Grant Thornton for 10 years. Helen returned to Mitchell Charlesworth in 2007 and is a member of the Association of Tax Technicians and the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.

Kevin Lonergan

Kevin has been working in practice since 2015 after spending two years in industry as part of a finance team. He started his journey with AAT before following on with ACCA becoming full qualified member in 2020. Kevin joined BWM in January 2021 as an audit and accounts Senior and was given the opportunity to […]

Kieran Walsh

Kieran joined Mitchell Charlesworth in 2015 and has developed a strong knowledge of UK payroll, CIS, pensions, and payroll compliance throughout his career with the firm. As Payroll Manager, he oversees payroll services for a diverse range of clients, ensuring payrolls are processed accurately, efficiently, and in line with the latest legislation. Kieran has particular […]

Lauren Clarkson

Lauren is a manager at our Chester office. Having achieved a BA in Accounting and Finance she then joined a Big 5 firm and qualified as a Chartered Accountant under the ICAEW in 2018. Lauren has experience across a wide range of industries in accountancy and audit. Outside of work, Lauren enjoys days out with her husband and children, running […]

Lauren Watts

I Joined Mitchell Charlesworth in 2022 and specialise in Corporate Tax and R&D Tax credit claims. ATT qualified. I have also worked on putting together creative industry tax relief claims such as Orchestra Tax Relief, Theatre Tax Relief and Video Games Tax relief.  In my free time I enjoy listening to and playing music and finding new […]

Louise Wilkins

Louise has over 20 years’ experience in advising small and medium sized businesses in all financial and accounting matters. She joined the Widnes accounts team in 2022 having worked locally in practice for many years. Louise qualified in 2001 and is a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. In her spare time, she […]

Mel Eades

Mel has over 30 years’ experience in audit and accounts, entering into the profession straight from school, and obtaining her ACCA qualification a few years later.   Mel deals with a wide range of clients in a variety of sectors, and is a certified adviser in various accounting software packages including Xero and Freeagent.   In her […]

Neil Hignett

Neil has over 30 years of experience working within the accounting industry and has gathered a significant amount of knowledge and experience in various areas within the accounting umbrella. His experience has been within accounts production, audit, VAT and tax, both business and personal. Neil has dealt with clients across a varying range of sectors, […]

Nick Charnley

Nick joined Mitchell Charlesworth in 2025 after gaining over 20 years of experience working for several firms across the North West.  Nick has a particular interest in personal tax compliance and provides support to a varied portfolio of clients.  Outside of work Nick enjoys spending as much time as possible with his family and is […]

Paul Dunn

Paul originally joined the firm in 2017 and completed his AAT qualification, before moving on to studying to become a chartered accountant. He achieved all first-time exam passes and was admitted as a chartered accountant and member of ICAEW in February 2025. Paul has gained significant audit and accounts preparation experience across a variety of […]

Pauline Chung

Pauline joined the Liverpool office of Mitchell Charlesworth in November 2023.  Pauline is a Chartered Accountant who earned her fellowship in 2013 and obtained her ICAEW qualification at a local practice. With nearly 20 years of experience as an Audit and Accounts Manager, she brings extensive expertise in accounting, audit, and taxation. Pauline coordinates and […]

Phil Jackson

Phil is a dedicated accountant with a strong commitment to accuracy, integrity, and clear financial guidance. With experience supporting individuals and businesses across a range of accounting needs.He takes pride in delivering reliable advice, careful attention to detail, and a practical approach to problem-solving. Phil works closely with clients to help them feel confident, informed, […]

Phillippa Britchford

Phillippa has returned to the practice after having spent 10 years working for other accountancy firms within the Chester area. When previously working at Mitchell Charlesworth she completed accounts and audits. She has spent the time since leaving the practice developing her knowledge of personal tax and returns to look after the personal tax clients […]

Rachael Parry

Rachael is an ACA-qualified Accounts & Audit Manager based in Mitchell Charlesworth’s Liverpool office, with nearly 20 years of experience supporting charities, not-for-profit organisations and owner-managed businesses. She specialises in audit, financial reporting and compliance, with particular expertise in charity accounting, SORP reporting and governance matters. Rachael enjoys working closely with clients, building strong relationships […]

Ruth Peckham

Ruth has over 30 years’ experience specialising in personal tax, she has worked with a diverse range of clients; Ruth has been with Mitchell Charlesworth for 8 years in the Liverpool office. Her experience includes advising medical professionals and other high-net-worth individuals, as well as managing complex HMRC investigations and enquiries. She takes a practical, […]

Sam Chidley

Sam is a Manager in the audit team and provides audit and assurance services to a broad range of clients across the North West and beyond. He studied History and Politics at the University of Liverpool before completing a Master’s degree in International Business and has built extensive experience supporting businesses, charities and housing associations […]

Sarah Guppy

Sarah returned to the practice in 2022 after having spent three years working in industry. After initially beginning her accountancy training with one of the Big Four, Sarah joined Mitchell Charlesworth in 2013 and qualified in 2015. She is a manager in our Liverpool office. Sarah has extensive knowledge of accounting and taxation matters and […]

Stephen Easterby

Stephen has over twenty five years of audit, accounts and taxation experience in a range of sectors, encompassing both corporate and non-corporate entities. Since joining Mitchell Charlesworth in 2015 he has focussed on the not-for-profit sector and now specialises in charity and academy accounts and audit. In addition, he performs much of the pension scheme […]

Stephen Laffan

Stephen has spent his entire 35 year career within the accounting and finance industry and has gathered a significant amount of knowledge and wide range of experience in most of the areas within the accounting umbrella. The majority of his experience has been within audit, accounts production and tax, both business and personal. Stephen deals […]

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