Brighton Office: 01273 202311
Horsham Office: 01403 254322
Wimbledon Office: 020 8946 1212
Working from offices in Wimbledon, Horsham and Brighton, Hartley Fowler has five senior partners, supported by a dedicated team of fully qualified, professional staff. As a young team, we’re passionate about professional development: growing our skills, making the most of new technology and learning new ideas. Why? Because this helps us to offer exceptionally high-quality advice to our clients.
We focus on helping our clients pay no more tax than they need to – it’s as simple as that
Partner
About Guy
Partner
Brighton
Based in our Brighton office, Guy is one of our partners and joined the firm after qualifying as a chartered accountant.
Guy is responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio of mainly commercial clients providing audit, accountancy and taxation services, and also acts for a number of high-wealth individuals.
In addition, Guy is a chartered tax adviser and as such provides tax consultancy services to our other offices and outside parties.
Finally, Guy is a founder member of the Expert Witness Institute and is frequently asked to undertake forensic accountancy assignments and has acted as an Expert Witness for the purpose of Court proceedings on numerous occasions.
Partner
About Dan
Partner
Brighton
Dan received an Honours Degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Brighton. He subsequently trained as an accountant with a smaller Sussex firm and gained valuable experience on all aspects of general practice work.
Dan became qualified with the ACCA in early 2000 before joining Hartley Fowler in March of that year as a senior auditor. He carried out most of the office’s larger audits but also worked with sole traders, partnerships, solicitor practices and smaller limited companies.
Dan was promoted to manager in June 2004 and became a Partner at our Brighton office in December 2011. He now enjoys responsibility for a significant number of clients across a variety of business sectors, including all types of Owner Managed Businesses, Solicitor Practices, other compliance and assurance work as well as taking responsibility for many personal taxation clients.
Outside of work, Dan enjoys spending time with his two young children, socializing with friends and playing sport when he gets the opportunity.
Director
About Dan
Director
Brighton
Dan graduated from Durham University in 2010 with a First Class Masters degree in Mathematics and Physics. He joined Hartley Fowler later that year as a trainee accountant and within a few years progressed to Audit Senior for the Brighton office. Having gained Chartered Accountant status in July 2014, Dan was later appointed Audit & Accounts Manager.
Dan qualified as a Chartered Tax Adviser in October 2016 and in December 2017 was promoted to Director. Dan manages a varied client portfolio that includes both domestic and international accounts and audit clients, as well as providing bespoke tax advice.
During his time with Hartley Fowler, Dan has worked with sole-traders, partnerships, charities and limited companies. He has performed most of the Brighton office’s statutory audits and has experience of working with Solicitor’s Accounts Rules, private company valuations and forensic accounting.
Outside of the office, Dan enjoys live music, photography and seeing family and friends.
Director of Online Services
About Kevin
Director of Online Services
Brighton
Kevin started his accountancy career in 1998 after leaving College. Initially, training with a small two partner firm before moving to a six partner firm in 2001. During that time Kevin gained a wide variety of experience in all aspects of accountancy.
Kevin joined Hartley Fowler in 2007 as an Accounts and Audit Senior. Early on he carried out some of the statutory audits before taking on most of the offices management accounts. Kevin worked with sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and also undertook a great deal of solicitors and other compliance work.
Kevin was promoted to the role of Accounts Manager in December 2012. He is now responsible for a diverse selection of businesses in the office, including solicitors and owner-managed businesses. Kevin is extremely competent in IT and enjoys using this expertise to help businesses update their internal accounting systems by automating manual procedures and develop bespoke financial reports.
With the wide range of cloud and desktop accounting software on the market, Kevin also focuses on helping businesses make the right choices when it comes to accounting software and add-ons for each business.
Outside of work, Kevin enjoys playing golf, albeit badly at times around the south east at wide range of courses. He also used to take part in several other sports until injury forced him into early retirement.
Corporate Services Manager
About Paul
Corporate Services Manager
Brighton
Originally from Surrey, Paul studied at University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, and in 1981 graduated with an Honours degree in Politics and Law. Paul then spent some time with a large independent firm in Brighton training as a Chartered Accountant where experience was obtained covering many aspects of general practice work. After qualifying in 1984, he joined a national top 20 firm and was promoted to Audit Manager where his client list included larger limited companies and charities.
Paul joined Hartley Fowler in 1995 and his work now focuses mainly on corporation tax and company secretarial work.
In his spare time, Paul particularly enjoys reading, gardening and days out.
Audit and Accounts Manager
About Will
Audit and Accounts Manager
Brighton
Will grew up in rural Devon. After graduating from the University of Sussex with a degree in Geography, Will spent some time travelling in India and Bangladesh.
Upon realising that a career could not be made out of backpacking, Will moved to London and became ACA-qualified with a central top 50 firm.
Will joined Hartley Fowler at the end of 2017 as an Audit and Accounts Manager. He manages a diverse portfolio of sole-traders, partnerships, charities and limited companies. Will enjoys putting into practice the audit experience that he gained working in London with large companies. He also appreciates the many opportunities to assist owner-managed businesses that arise in his current role.
Accounts Manager
About Darren
Accounts Manager
Brighton
Darren joined Hartley Fowler in September 2016 having gained experience in several local practices over the last 20 years. He manages a varied portfolio of clients and is involved in many of the firm’s audits.
Outside of work Darren enjoys travelling and watching the latest box set on Netflix.
Tax Manager
About Ian
Tax Manager
Brighton
Ian was born in Brighton and has lived all his life in Sussex. He left education having attended Hove Grammar School for Boys. His first significant employment was with the Inland Revenue which he left in October 1980 before joining Hartley Fowler.
Since 1980 Ian has worked in the firm’s tax department as a junior, senior and then manager. Ian is responsible for most aspects of personal tax and business and company compliance.
Outside of work, Ian enjoys reading, cricket (although he no longer plays), music, cinema, theatre, concert going and dining out. Ian has a wife, two grown up children and a granddaughter all of whom he enjoys spending time with.
Tax Consultant
About Kim
Tax Consultant
Brighton
Kim graduated from Brighton Polytechnic in 1986 with an honors degree in Accounting and Finance. She joined Hartley Fowler later that year as a trainee accountant, qualifying as a chartered accountant in 1990 and as a chartered tax advisor in 1991.
Kim has remained with Hartley Fowler throughout her career, apart from a five year break when she had her two sons. She is responsible for most aspects of personal, business and trust tax.
Outside of work Kim enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Tax Consultant
About Karen
Tax Consultant
Brighton
Karen was born in Kent and has lived in Sussex since the early Seventies after returning from Perth, Western Australia, where her family emigrated to for five years.
Karen started her career in tax by working for HM Revenue & Customs at Worthing 1 tax office in 1985. She moved across to a private accountancy firm based in Brighton in 1988 as a tax senior and has continued to work in practice since then, apart from a three year break when she had her daughter in 1992. During her time in private practice Karen has also qualified with the AAT.
Karen joined Hartley Fowler in November 2015 as part of the merger with Clark Brownscombe (Hove) and is responsible for most aspects of personal tax, payroll and P11D.
Outside of work Karen enjoys art, music and theatre.
Managing Partner
About Peter
Managing Partner
Horsham
Having been a partner with the firm since 1996, I have been advising a wide range of corporate and personal clients from a broad cross section of industry sectors, covering commercial strategy, profit extraction policy and tax planning. I have particular interest in the Motor Industry, manufacturing and property development and investment.
I am also the managing partner with responsibility for overall operation of the firm, from marketing strategy to overseeing quality control, as part of my role as Ethics partner.
Outside of the firm, I am a governor at the Brighton & Hove High School, which is part of the GDST, a leading independent day school for girls and I also still enjoy playing competitive sport; mainly Cricket, Hockey and Golf.
Tax Manager
About Suzie
Tax Manager
Horsham
Suzie has worked in practice for many years, working in all areas of accountancy and tax. In 2011 she moved over to work solely in tax, being responsible for business tax and personal tax of clients. In 2016 Suzie became a member of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. In 2017 Suzie left general practice to work for a firm who specialised in the personal tax affairs of non-UK residents and non-UK domiciled individuals as well as High Net Worth individuals.
Tax Manager
About Glynn
Tax Manager
Horsham
Glynn is ATT qualified and started his taxation career in the private banking sector in 1990. He has gone on to gain experience in a variety of tax roles within private banking, industry, specialist tax software training, as well as general practice within accountancy firms.
Glynn joined Hartley Fowler in 2005 and was promoted to the position of Tax Manager at the Horsham Office in 2009. His role encompasses carrying out tax compliance for both personal and corporate clients, as well as working with the firm’s Partners with regard to providing clients’ with appropriate taxation advice. In addition, Glynn works closely with Hartley Fowler’s payroll department, providing guidance and support.
Outside of work Glynn follows the highs and lows of supporting Southampton FC and Harlequins RFC, as well enjoying life with his wife and two children.
Payroll Team Leader
About Jane
Payroll Team Leader
Horsham
Jane has been providing comprehensive payroll services to clients within the accountancy firm environment for many years and has gained a wealth of experience during this time leading clients through legislation changes such as RTI and Auto enrolment.
Jane joined Hartley Fowler in 2014 and leads the payroll team through the day to day challenges. The team in Horsham provides payroll and auto enrolment services for Brighton, Wimbledon and Horsham clients. The Payroll Team and Tax Managers work closely together to ensure the clients receive the best possible service.
Outside of work, Jane enjoys travelling, keeping fit, and socialising and spending time with family and friends spread around the country.
Accounts Manager
About Hayley
Accounts Manager
Horsham
Hayley is a Certified Chartered Accountant with over 15 years post qualification experience. Hayley Joined Hartley Fowler as a Semi senior and once qualified progressed to an accounts manager.
Hayley has obtained experience in many aspects of accounting from sole traders, partnerships and Limited Companies. As well as statutory accounts Hayley deals with clients who require management accounts and VAT return preparation as well as dealing with everyday client queries.
Hayley’s spare time is spent with her family and her two dogs who compete in dog agility.
Partner
About Julien
Partner
Wimbledon
Julien is a partner in the Wimbledon office of Hartley Fowler and has worked for the firm since qualifying as a chartered accountant. Julien graduated with a business studies degree and did his training with Touche Ross.
Julien is responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio of commercial clients in all business sectors providing audit, accountancy and taxation services. Julien also assists personal tax clients to comply with the ever changing tax legislation.
Outside of work, Julien enjoys spending time with his family and helping local charities.
Partner
About Jonathan
Partner
Wimbledon
Jonathan is an audit partner in the Wimbledon office of Hartley Fowler, technical partner for the firm and leads the firm’s specialist charities and not for profit team. He divides his time between advising clients on a variety of subjects, providing support to the whole firm overseeing high level accounting and auditing issues and for professional compliance matters, training and mentoring of team members.
Jonathan’s clients come from a wide range of sectors that include technology, property, venture capital, and a number of international groups. He works closely with owner managers and family run businesses delivering professional advice that helps them manage, run and grow their organisations. By obtaining an in depth understanding of his clients and their affairs, he is able to provide solutions that balance the needs of the business with those of the founder and family behind it.
With an extensive client portfolio of charity and not for profit organisations Jonathan is able to draw upon more than 20 years of experience to provide the expert advice vital in this sector. Running a charity is a complex and exacting operation, ensuring compliance with an increasing range of financial reporting, legal, taxation and VAT issues.
Jonathan graduated from Cambridge University with an MA in 1995 and joined Hartley Fowler shortly after, completing his ACA qualification with the firm. Now an FCA he became a partner in 2009.
Jonathan is married with 2 children and in his spare time he enjoys spending time with family and friends and, when the time permits, travelling somewhere warm for scuba diving.
Director
About Emma
Director
Wimbledon
Emma joined our London office in 2003 under a training contract after a year travelling and completing a degree in International Management and Modern Languages at the University of Bath.
Having qualified as an ACA, and now an FCA, she has recently been promoted from client services manager to Director. Emma is responsible for a varied client portfolio including many owner-managed businesses as well as some charities. She has extensive experience of audit, accounts, management accounts and VAT preparation.
When not in the office she enjoys practising yoga and heading down to the south coast to spend time with friends and family.
Manager
About Christian
Manager
Wimbledon
Christian a Chartered Accountant with 20 years of post qualification experience. Having graduated with an Honours Degree in Accounting at the University of East Anglia in 1993, he started with Hartley Fowler as a trainee and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1997. He carried out most of the office’s larger audits but also worked with sole traders, partnerships and smaller limited companies.
Subsequently Christian was appointed PA to a partner before being promoted to assistant manager and then manager. He is responsible for many of the larger audit clients and manages a diverse portfolio of clients covering the motor trade, property development and investment, electronics retailing, management consulting, subsidiaries of multi-national groups, and charities. Christian is also responsible for the trainee Chartered Accountants in all three offices.
Outside of work, Christian enjoys travelling, reading and spending time with friends and family.
Audit and Accounts Manager
About Chris
Audit and Accounts Manager
Wimbledon
Chris joined Hartley Fowler in 2007 as an audit and accounts senior, having already begun his training as an accountant at a smaller Surrey firm in 2005. He had previously achieved an Honours Degree in Economics and Accountancy from Plymouth University.Chris qualified as a member of the ACCA in 2010 and received fellowship status in 2015. He began to use his knowledge and experience from several years of auditing and preparing accounts to manage and grow a client base of varied companies, sole traders and partnerships.
Chris was promoted to manager in 2013 and specialises in small owner-managed businesses, membership clubs and client money audits for both solicitors and estate agents.
In his spare time, Chris is a keen sportsman, among other things. He enjoys both watching and playing, tennis and football in particular.
Audit and Accounts Manager
About David
Audit and Accounts Manager
Wimbledon
David is an audit manager in the Wimbledon office of Hartley Fowler having joined the firm with the acquisition of Strover Leader & Co in 2012.
David is a senior member of the firm’s specialist charities and not for profit team, he holds a Diploma in Charity Accounting and has over 20 years’ experience dealing with clients in the sector. He was himself a Trustee of a large charity and understands the complexities of charity accounting and regulation.
David is a keen amateur photographer and has had photos published in various respected photography magazines.
Tax Manager
About Marie
Tax Manager
Wimbledon
Marie moved to London in 2008 to complete her ACCA qualification. Prior to the move, she worked as a semi-senior auditor with Ernst & Young in Mauritius. Having worked in a small London Practice and taken a keen interest in tax, she qualified as a Chartered Tax Adviser in 2013.
Marie joined Hartley Fowler as a Tax Manager in the Wimbledon office in 2018. She is responsible for most aspects of personal and corporate tax compliance as well as working with the firm’s Partners to provide clients with appropriate taxation advice.
When not at work, Marie enjoys gym classes, socialising with friends and travelling, especially trips home to Mauritius to see family and friends.
