Meet the team
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Meet the team who make it happen
As a leading chartered accountancy firm in Preston, our team at Haleys Business Advisers is dedicated to more than just traditional number crunching. We pride ourselves on being proactive partners for owner-managed businesses throughout the North West, combining technical accounting excellence with commercially-minded strategy. From our office in Preston, our multi-disciplinary team of ICAEW Chartered Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisers works collaboratively to ensure your statutory responsibilities are met while identifying clear opportunities for growth. Whether you require robust audit services, tax planning, or a virtual finance office, our professionals bring deep industry knowledge and a commitment to unwavering integrity to every client relationship.
Beyond standard compliance, we are recognised as specialist business advisers in Preston, helping entrepreneurs increase profitability, improve cash flow, and safeguard their assets. We understand that every business journey is unique, which is why our team focuses on delivering tailored solutions rather than one-size-fits-all advice. By choosing Haleys, you gain access to a wealth of financial expertise right here in Preston, ranging from corporate finance and exit strategies to profit improvement and asset protection. Our mission is to provide the peace of mind you need to focus on running your business, supported by a local team that is as invested in your success as you are.
Beyond standard compliance, we are recognised as specialist business advisers in Preston, helping entrepreneurs increase profitability, improve cash flow, and safeguard their assets. We understand that every business journey is unique, which is why our team focuses on delivering tailored solutions rather than one-size-fits-all advice. By choosing Haleys, you gain access to a wealth of financial expertise right here in Preston, ranging from corporate finance and exit strategies to profit improvement and asset protection. Our mission is to provide the peace of mind you need to focus on running your business, supported by a local team that is as invested in your success as you are.

Tim Haley BA FCA BFP
Managing Director

Michael Lucas BSc FCA BFP CTA
Director, Taxation and Business Advisory Services

Martin Cuerden maAT ACA
Director, Accounting and Business Advisory Services

Joanna MacDonald MAAT ATT CTA
Director, Taxation Services

Christian Hignett FCCA
Client Manager, Accountancy and Business Advisory Services

Alex Walmsley BSc ATT cta
Associate, Taxation Services

Colin Taylor FMAAT ATT ACMA CGMA
Accounts Manager, Accounting Services

SHELAGH CROWSON BA ACMA
Accountant, Outsourcing Team

Leandro Mangollado bsc
Accountant

Cherrylyn Sunga bsc
Accountant

Phil Entwistle
Business Support

Dr Chris Lowe
R&D Taxation Specialist

Jayne Thomas AAT
Accountant, Outsourcing Team

Trina Parkinson
Accountant, Outsourcing Team

Lisa Albrecht
Accountant, Outsourcing Team

Jolan Barlaan
Accountant, Outsourcing Team

Joel Vivers ATT
Taxation Specialist

catherine lockwood
Business Support

Helen Folan
Business Support
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