Team
Dedicated expertise
Horsfield & Smith is based in Bury and has been for more than a century. Of course we’re proud of our heritage but we’re also fiercely committed to living in the here and now.
We work with businesses across Greater Manchester, the North West and beyond, always aiming to understand what makes them tick and shaping our service to match their needs.
Peter Nicol
Director
Peter specialises in audit, solicitor’s practices, business valuations, business profitability and improvement.
Lee Sugden
Director
Lee started with the firm in 2001 as an apprentice, qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in 2011 and becoming a Director in 2016.
Peter Alvarez
Tax Director
Peter specialises in personal and corporate taxation. As well as basic compliance work, Peter is regularly involved in tax planning for clients, with experience in IHT, share schemes, rental property, research and development and pension schemes.
Judi Chadwick
Audit Manager
Judi deals with our larger clients regarding reporting and compliance, with niche clients being FCA regulated. She also deals with charities and pension schemes and enjoys helping clients with any problems they may have.
Lynn Parkes
Receptionist
Lynn has 35 years’ experience as a receptionist and is a good communicator. She has built up a fantastic relationship with all our clients and staff, with her passion being to make clients and visitors feel at ease when attending the office.
Clare Sharples
Business Services and Tax
On a daily basis, Clare gets involved with accounts preparation for sole traders, partnerships and companies, dealing with company audits and accounting and taxation affairs of those mainly in the medical profession.
Aliza Sajid
Apprentice Accountant
As an Apprentice Accountant for the firm, Aliza Sajid gets involved in accounts, mostly assisting with working papers and adjustments.
Emma Brierley
Tax Manager
On a daily basis, Emma deals with all aspects of personal and company taxation, as well as the preparation and submission of P11Ds and various HMRC queries and compliance.
Lindsey Miller
Business Services
On a daily basis Lindsey Miller gets involved with bookkeeping and VAT Returns for small businesses and partnerships, preparing accounts for businesses and charities, and company audits.
Ryan Denner
Business Services
Ryan has a wealth of experience using Xero cloud accounting software and is part of the cloud accountancy team at Horsfield & Smith.
Natalie Gill
Business Services
Natalie Gill is a reliable Payroll Senior specialising in accurate, compliant and timely payroll processing, with strong technical knowledge
Fawziyah Choudhury
Business Services
Fawziyah Choudhury, Tax Accountant in Business Services, handles audits, management accounts, VAT and charities.
Greg Noble
Business Services
Greg Noble, Semi Senior Accountant at Horsfield and Smith, supports accounts, audits, and bookkeeping for clients.
Pauline Booth
Personal Assistant, Business Services
Pauline is a Personal Assistant to the Directors – she is the point of contact for client queries and also ensures the smooth running of the office.
Carmen Martin
Financial Controller
Carmen Martin is a detail-driven Financial Controller, managing budgets, forecasts and statutory reporting at Horsfield & Smith.
Nameera Khan
Business Services
On a daily basis Nameera gets involved with bookkeeping and VAT Returns for small businesses and partnerships, preparing accounts for businesses and charities, and company audits.
