Meet the Team

Alison has over 25 years’ experience advising international groups and fast‑growing technology businesses on audit, tax and financial matters. Alongside her client work she is also the firm's Training Partner.

As a dual‑qualified Chartered Accountant and Chartered Financial Planner, Bernie is uniquely positioned to provide integrated advice across the full spectrum of accounting, financial planning, and taxation.

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 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. 

James manages a portfolio of clients primarily in the technology sector, as well as providing tax advice for private clients.

John works with a wide variety of clients, working mainly on R&D tax credits and advising on corporate tax matters.

As well as preparing R&D tax credit claims and completing grant audits, Laura assists with audit, preparation of statutory accounts and tax compliance. She also supports a portfolio of trust clients.

Leanne provides taxation advice for private clients, including looking after a number of high net worth individuals.

Rachel specialises in providing accounting, audit and advisory services to owner managed businesses and subsidiaries of overseas entities.

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.

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 advises on EIS/SEIS investments and EMI schemes, and supports R&D companies with accounts, audits, tax compliance, and R&D tax credit claims.

Amy joined Richardsons in 2019 as a trainee, completed her AAT qualifications in 2022, and is currently continuing her studies towards her ACA qualification.

Chloe supports a diverse range of clients and plays an active role in our tax team here at Richardsons

Dominic is involved in numerous tasks, including preparation of R&D tax credit claims, grant audits, and statutory accounts.

Rachel works with a variety of clients, completing accounts, VAT returns, tax return preparation and audits.

Wendy administers a diverse selection of payrolls, from sole traders to established multi-national organisations.

Alex is responsible for managing the accounting function of the firm, as well as supporting the team in day-to-day operations.

As well as being part of our reception team, Janet manages website content, sponsorships, and corporate social responsibility volunteering days.

Gemma joined us in 2023 as one of our receptionists.

Bill joined Richardsons in 2011 primarily in a payroll capacity having worked previously in this field.