Peter left university with a degree in Law and subsequently qualified as a Chartered Accountant with a middle tier firm in the heart of London. He was tempted back to his roots in 1994 and became a partner in July 1997. His initial background was audit based but since joining Hammond McNulty he has widened his scope to include unincorporated entities and now regularly provides advice to small and medium sized owner managed businesses.

Married with two sons, he is a keen sportsman and has been proud to represent Congleton on the rugby field but now concentrates on coaching mini rugby and improving his golf.

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Marie qualified with a small firm based in Cheshire before leaving to join a larger multi office firm in November 1997 and became partner in 1998.  Marie has over twenty three years experience in general practice with responsibility for handling a mixed portfolio of clients including solicitors, doctors, housing associations, limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.  In more recent years, Marie has headed up the forensic department and has considerable experience in litigation support matters as well as working with a number of major clients in an advisory role.  Marie joined Hammond McNulty in July 2000 and is looking to use her varied experience for the benefit of existing and new clients.

Outside the office, Marie is married with a daughter.  She enjoys running and socialising with friends.

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Sadly Colin passed away on Saturday 20^th January 2024, our love and thoughts are with Colin’s family and friends at this time: https://www.h-m.co.uk/news/practice-news/in-loving-memory-of-our-friend-and-colleague-colin-higginson/

Colin joined the accounts team in 1990, qualified in 1999 and was initially attracted to the firm by the investment the company placed in IT. Colin initially worked on a diverse portfolio of client’s, gaining experience in accounts, auditing businesses and in personal tax.

With Colin’s enthusiasm towards computerising clients accounting systems, he worked towards improving his Sage knowledge and expertise and was soon leading this side of the business, implementing the accounts package and training the clients on how to get the best out of it for their business. He advised clients using Sage and helped them to get the best out of their accounting systems in order to develop their business.

Outside of work, Colin was married with two daughters and played pool in a local league, of which he was treasurer. He was a passionate follower of Crewe Alexandra FC.

Amanda trained in a previous accountancy practice for 3 years following completion of her A  levels.  Amanda has been an active member of the accounts and audit team since 1995 and qualified at Hammond McNulty in March 2000.  Amanda then became a partner in January 2007.

She has since gained a wide range of experience with both personal and corporate clients and manages her own mixed portfolio.  She also specialises in solicitors audits.  Amanda is looking to further promote the practice and maintain and build on the excellent level of service provided to new and existing clients.

Amanda is married with one daughter and enjoys keeping fit, socialising and travel.

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Lisa started her career straight from school aged 16 when she joined Astra Zeneca.  She joined Hammond McNulty in 2001. Lisa enjoys learning new things, being organised and methodical within her work.

Lisa is married with two children and enjoys spending time with her family and socialising with friends.

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Louise joined us in 2022 and has spent her career in the banking & financial industry with a gap of 3 years spent living in Saudi Arabia and whilst there she worked as a Classroom Supervisor in an International Pre-school Playgroup.

Louise has 2 grown up sons and enjoys socialising with family & friends.
Louise enjoys walking, has climbed the 3 tallest peaks in the UK, she loves reading, travelling and sightseeing.”

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• Reception and Administration

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Sandra became a member of the team back in 1982. Sandra manages Hammond McNulty’s internal accounting functions but still retains a small client portfolio. Sandra enjoys problem solving and tax planning.

Sandra is married with a grown up son and enjoys travelling, sightseeing and going to concerts (mostly bands from the 1980’s!) and comedy nights.

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Adam studied accountancy and financial management at the University of Sheffield where he obtained a first-degree honour and went on to qualify as a certified accountant with a local practice in 2011.

Adam has experience in a wide range of areas, such as audit, accounts preparation, VAT, Tax advice and improving client’s IT systems such as implementing cloud-based software’s, whereby he is a Xero certified advisor and has been Sage accredited.

Adam joined the practice in 2017 to further widen these skills and to focus on providing advice to small and medium sized businesses.

Adam is married with two daughters and enjoys a range of sports with his main passion being football.

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Ben joined Hammond McNulty following the completion of his A-Levels in 2018 and has since completed his AAT qualification. Ben is now working towards his ACCA qualification with aspirations of a career in Accounting.

Outside of the work environment, Ben loves to go to the cinema, play the drums and watch a range of sports including football and cricket.

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• Accounting & Audit
• Book-keeping and VAT

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Sarah initially started out as a hairdresser and completed 12 years, before an injury forced her to look for an alternative career.

Sarah spent the next 22 years in the telecommunications sector in various positions from customer service, account management to project coordination. Married, with 2 x step-children and a cat, Sarah lives locally and enjoys cooking, reading, socialising with family and friends and going to live music events.

Sarah joined Hammond McNulty in August 2023 as a Receptionist/Administrator and absolutely loves it here.

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• Reception and Administration

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Julie originally joined the Hammond McNulty team in Nov 1983, left in Dec 1990 to start a family and re-joined in March 2000. Julie is part of the accounts team helping with the preparation of accounts, VAT Returns and bookkeeping.

Julie is married with two sons and enjoys socialising and supporting local bands and live music venues.

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David joined the team in 2018 after completing his A-Levels in maths, business studies and computer science. Since then, he has completed his AAT qualification and gained his ACCA qualification in 2024.

In his spare time, David likes to keep fit at the gym, socialise with friends, go shopping and explore new places while walking his dogs.

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• Accounting & Audit
• Book-keeping and VAT

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Julie has worked in Accountancy since 2002, joining Hammond McNulty in 2017.

She undertook the ACCA qualification, becoming fully qualified in 2008.

As a Client Manager, Julie enjoys working closely with clients to fully understand their business and offer tailored advice and support.

Married with a family, Julie enjoys the great outdoors whenever she can, recently upgrading from canvas to a campervan. She loves good food, and enjoys cooking and baking as much as possible.

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Denise joined the Hammond McNulty team in 2017. Denise is AAT qualified and specialises in  Book-keeping & VAT Returns.

Denise enjoys travelling & dancing and spending time with her grandchildren.

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Aimee started working for Hammond McNulty in 2009 going on to complete her ACCA exams in 2015 to become a qualified accountant. As a client service manager she enjoys maintaining a diverse portfolio of client’s working with them in and out of the office, up and down the county.

When she’s not at work she enjoys spending quality time with her husband and two young sons as well as visiting the cinema, socialising with friends and playing badminton.

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After completing her A levels in Mathematics, Geography and Business Studies, Lucy joined Hammond McNulty in 2019. Lucy completed her AAT qualification in 2022 and is currently studying towards her ACCA qualification.

Outside of work Lucy enjoys socialising with her friends and family, walking her dog, shopping and going out for meals.

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• Accounting & Audit
• Book-keeping and VAT

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Jenny left university with a degree in Mathematics and went on to train with a local accountancy practice gaining 15 years’ experience before joining Hammond McNulty in 2017.

Jenny has experience in the preparation of accounts, VAT, tax and bookkeeping and enjoys problem solving. Jenny is also proficient in handling numerous accounting software packages such as SAGE and Xero.

Jenny is married with two children and enjoys spending time with the family, socialising, travelling and going to the theatre.

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Alicia started working in accountancy at a previous firm for 4 years following the completion of a BTEC in Business. She then joined Hammond McNulty in 2012, becoming a fully qualified accountant in 2016. Alicia enjoys problem solving and helping clients on a daily basis with advice and support to help their businesses grow.

Out of work Alicia is married with two daughters and enjoys travelling, socialising and keeping fit.

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Harry joined the team in September 2023 following the completion of his A-Levels in Maths, Geography and German. He is currently studying towards his AAT qualification and aspires to become a fully chartered accountant in the future.

Outside of work, Harry is a keen golfer, having represented his county at junior level and performing at competitions around the North of England. He also plays for his local football and cricket teams on a regular basis, as well as enjoying reading, spending time with his family and walking his Wire Fox Terrier.

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• Accounting
• Book-keeping and VAT

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Helen started out in the banking sector after completing her A levels. Having worked there for 10 years Helen took a career break to bring up two children. Helen re-trained gaining book keeping and accounts qualifications before re-entering the workplace in payroll 1998. Helen joined Hammond McNulty in 2003 and manages the busy payroll bureau.

Helen is married with 2 daughters, a grandson and keeps chickens. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading, walking her dog and baking using the freshest of eggs.

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Rob left university with a degree in Physics before joining his father’s Congleton accountancy practice in 2005. Rob joined the team when the practice was taken over by Hammond McNulty in 2010.

Rob is experienced in looking after small business accountancy and taxation affairs and is specialised in charity accounts. Harnessing his love of technology & scientific approach to problem solving Rob took on the role of IT manager in 2016 and enjoys helping staff and clients with any computer software or hardware issues they have.

Outside of work Rob has many varied interests including playing rugby for Congleton, free diving, climbing, CrossFit and he likes to relax in front of Netflix or enjoy a good computer game.

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David left school at 16 joining a local accountancy practice as an apprentice where he gained his AAT qualification. Since joining Hammond McNulty in 2003 David has gained a wide variety of experience dealing with sole trader, partnerships and owner managed businesses which has helped him to develop as a Client Service Manager. David enjoys the day to day contact with clients ensuring complete understanding of their business. He also has experience with many accountancy software packages such as Sage, Quickbooks and Xero.

Outside of work David is married with one daughter, he enjoys spending time with his family, watching a variety of sports and listening to music

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Suzanne left University with a business studies degree and then qualified as a Chartered Accountant with a local accountancy practice in September 2000. Suzanne joined Hammond McNulty in 2006 and has a wide variety of experience dealing with sole traders, partnerships and small owner managed corporate entities in her role as a Client Service Manager.

Suzanne is married with one daughter and enjoys keeping fit and spending time with her family.

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Alison Joined the firm in 2007, previously working in the manufacturing industry and gaining a wealth of experience in Administration and PA roles.

Alison is married with one son and enjoys travelling, gardening, keeping fit and socialising with friends.

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Sarah has worked in accountancy since 1986, with over 25 years’ experience in payroll alone.  Starting as accounts clerk, in a small local business, Sarah was lucky enough to try all aspects of an Accountancy Practice, from Audit/Accounting to Personal Assistant/ Administrator to finally settling on payroll as her forte.

She’s a proud mother of two, who enjoys family time as much as ‘social’ time.  Her favourite things to do are walking her 5 year old rescue labrador, cooking, and chilling.  So a dog walk,  a pint in the local, followed by a roast dinner is her idea of a perfect day.

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Joined Hammond McNulty in 2014 after working for a local accountancy practice for 32 years.  Andrea gained her AAT qualification in 2003.  Andrea enjoys preparing self-assessment tax returns.

Andrea is married with three grown up children and a cavalier king Charles spaniel called Charlie.  She enjoys travelling the world, visiting family in New Zealand and mainly cruising, together with holidaying with friends.  She also enjoys eating out with family and friends.

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• Taxation

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Rebecca joined the Hammond McNulty team in September 2023 after a 9-year period in the accounts department within an industry setting.

In her time outside of work, Rebecca has a Cocker Spaniel and a Labrador that she enjoys taking out on long country walks. Rebecca also enjoys baking, craft making and socialising with her friends and family.

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• Book-keeping and VAT

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Marie joined the practice in 2015 bringing  a wealth of experience in Administration and Reception duties having been an Office manager / Practice Manager with two local businesses.

Marie is married with two daughters and three granddaughters.

Marie’s hobbies include lots of walking with her pet dog. Marie completed The Anglesey Coastal Path 140 miles in 2018. Marie enjoys swimming, playing her Ukulele in a performance group, the cinema and days out with family and friends.

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• Reception and Administration

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Alison joined Hammond McNulty in June 2020 having worked in accountancy practice for more than 25 years. As a client service manager she works closely with her varied portfolio of clients, looking after all their accounting and tax requirements and helping grow their businesses.

Alison is married with 2 children, she is a keen sports fan, enjoys reading, playing badminton and socialising with family and friends.

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• Accounting
• Book-keeping & VAT
• Business Growth
• Taxation

Native to Congleton, Kay joined the practice in 1985, working full time providing administration support across the practice initially from reception.  After starting a family in 2004 she consolidated her skills to managing the practice time recording process and sales ledger control.

In her spare time Kay enjoys playing badminton and doing Yoga.  She is interested in baking and cooking and likes spending time with her extended family who often have to sample her creations.

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• Credit Control
• Administration

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Adam started working in tax after leaving university with a degree in Economics and Spanish, working with a variety of firms in London and the South East.  He joined the team as Tax Manager in 2023 following relocation to the area.

Adam enjoys the variety that working in tax brings, in particular speaking with clients, and believes that building a relationship is just as much of the service as the work itself. 

Outside of work Adam is married with a daughter and a son, and enjoys exploring the local area, either by going out for leisurely family walks or (increasingly leisurely) runs.

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• Taxation

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Lisa qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant in 2005 with a medium sized accountancy practice in Chester. Lisa joined Hammond McNulty in 2009 and specialises in dealing with a variety of tax affairs including sole trade and limited company businesses as Client Service Manager.

Lisa enjoys films, cooking, travelling and spending time with her daughter.

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