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A home for advice

Our aim is to be useful to business owners. How?

With straightforward advice, regular contact and the latest technology.

Oh and accounting, legal, and tax services all in one place.

What could be more useful than that?

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The App Stack

You might have heard, we like an app or two.

Whether it’s core Accounting apps like Xero and Dext, or all-singing, all-dancing apps that cover Management Accounts, Cashflow Forecasting, Debt Chasing – there’s something for every business.

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Who we help

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Help with Accounts?

Lorraine Fitzpatrick

Business Development Director

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Need to talk Tax?

Nick Charnley

Tax manager

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Help with Legal?

Rachel Duncan

Head of Legal

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Speak to Neil Ormesher

Neil Ormesher

CEO

Meet Neil Ormesher, CEO of Accounts and Legal.

Neil has been in the industry for over 25 years, and as a fully qualified accountant who has worked his way up the ranks – he knows a thing or two about helping businesses.

In his previous role, Neil was instrumental in helping the Danbro Business Brand grow from zero to 1500 clients. During which he helped develop a bullet-proof team and service offering centered around helping business owners achieve their dreams.

Not only that, but he’s an advocate for everything we hold dearly at Accounts and Legal.

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Speak to Neil Nichols

Neil Nichols

Founder

The brains behind the operation, Neil set up Accounts and Legal back in 2015 driven by a desire to make accounting more useful for business owners.

After working as a business analyst at Bain Capital, Neil became adept at looking at businesses, identifying their problems, and working out how to help.

After conducting his own research, he found that most business owners felt underwhelmed by their accountants.

Something needed to change.

And so, Accounts and Legal was born, a firm designed to be genuinely useful to business owners by combining accounting and legal services under one roof.

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0333 344 0144

Speak to Lorraine Fitzpatrick

Lorraine Fitzpatrick

Business Development Director

Meet Lorraine, our National Director of sales and Head of all things new business and sales.

Lorraine has experience working across a variety of sectors, from scaling her very own Mortgage Advisory Business to selling high-end care homes, gaining a wealth of knowledge in the world of property, finance, healthcare and HR.

Before joining the A+L dream team, Lorraine was responsible for running the sales department of a global HR software company, meaning she knows a thing or two about helping business owners navigate tricky times.

Outside of work you’ll find Lorraine, a self-professed ‘sunworshipper’, spending time outdoors with her children or unwinding with a generous glass of prosecco.

Drop Lorraine a line if you’d like to hear how we could help your business!

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0333 344 0144

Speak to Jessica Hall

Jessica Hall

Business Development Consultant

Meet Jessica, Our new Business Development Consultant.

Jess joins the Accounts and Legal team with several years of experience across a whole host of areas, but most importantly, HR and Payroll.

Over the years Jess has become a specialist in finding the right solution businesses and yours will be no different needs. Whether that be for accounting, payroll, tax, legal services or HR!

And when she isn’t finding you a tailor-made solution, Jess is an avid musician and music enthusiast!

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03333440144

Speak to Darcie Robinson

Darcie Robinson

Head of Manchester

As Head of Manchester Darcie Robinson is the driving force behind our very own Northern Powerhouse, making everything run like clockwork. Darcie was one of the first hires in Manchester and has seen the team grow dramatically over the years. Not only has she been instrumental in our own growth, but she’s supported hundreds of clients achieve more than they could have imagined. Bolton born and bred; Darcie is a cat-loving, straight talking, part-time netballer. And most importantly, she’s the exact kind of person you’d want supporting your business.

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0333 344 0144

Speak to Nick Charnley

Nick Charnley

Tax manager

Anything Tax related, Nick is your man.

An expert tax planner who knows the UK tax laws like the back of his hand, Nick is the guy to speak to if you’re looking to save a pretty penny and get some proactive advice.

Did you know: Nick has worked on behalf of premier league footballers and well-known actors over the years, and has been involved with a whopping 45,000 self-assessment tax returns over the years.

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0333 344 0144

Speak to Becky Dillon

Becky Dillon

Head of Payroll

Becky Dillion really is a woman of many talents.

Not only is she a Payroll Pro, she’s also a fully-fledged life-coach who runs networking events for women in business. When does she have time to sleep?

A self-described ‘Payroll-lifer’ Becky has worked in the industry for over 20 years and has worked in-house with huge brands such as ITV, Network Rail and Premier Foods.

Becky Dillion started the A+L Payroll department back in 2021 and since then has grown the team to five strong, handling hundreds of clients payroll each month.

Outside the office, you can find Becky cheering on Manchester United Women’s team, taking photos of her food and socialising with her nearest.

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0333 344 0144

Speak to Rachel Duncan

Rachel Duncan

Head of Legal

Meet Rachel Duncan, our Head of Legal.

Rachel singlehandedly launched the legal part of our offering back in 2019, and since then has worked with businesses of all shapes and sizes.
With over 20 years of experience, Rachel is a specialist in all the things your business will need: from business sales and purchases, due diligence, company restructuring, commercial contracts and commercial leases (the list just keeps going).

To keep things simple, Rachel likes to be known as a ‘Business Lawyer’.

Her experience and commercial know-how mean she goes on the journey with our clients, supporting them with all the various legal ups and downs along the way.

When she’s not keeping everyone at A+L in check, Rachel is a skier, runner and theatre fan.

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0333 344 0144

Speak to Amy Lees

Amy Lees

Client Manager

Meet Amy Lees, our new client manager!

Starting as a senior accountant Amy quickly became a client manager after her incredible start to Accounts and Legal.

Passionate about seeing our clients succeed Amy was made for this role and we’re sure if you have any questions, Amy would be happy to answer.

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0333 344 0144

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