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Colin Mills

Partner    .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  

Colin has been a partner of MHA MacIntyre Hudson  since 2013  following  the merger of his previous partnership, in which he had been a partner since  1986.  Operating throughout the Kent region, Colin advises a wide range of owner managed companies, high profile family businesses and high net worth individuals. 

He approaches every case he deals with as unique and focuses on helping to solve problems and spot opportunities, whether they are financial or organisational, so that his clients can move forward in a more positive way.

Colin has extensive experience in the Not for Profit Sector, providing an advisory role to a significant number of Not for Profit clients. He is well aware of the issues that charities face on a day-to-day basis and works closely with charity clients to help them through the changing economic and regulatory climate. In his capacity as trustee to a significant local charity, Colin also has direct experience of  trustees’ duties, responsibilities and challenges.

Colin has a keen interest in the Agricultural Sector and a large number of his clients are agricultural based, being  top fruit, arable, dairy and livestock  farming and other  rural businesses.  Colin recognises that these clients face an ever changing and volatile environment and is continuously looking at how he can improve client’s situations and keep them abreast of changes and that affect the Agricultural Sector.

As a result of Colin’s interest in the Agricultural Sector he is utilising his advisory skills to develop the Renewables and Sustainable Energy Sector of the Kent region’s operation and is helping grow a portfolio of clients in this sector.  He appreciates that each business has the common aspiration of maximising the potential that this niche market offers.

In addition to advising owner-managed businesses on strategic matters and tax planning, he is fully involved in all aspects of a client's business which includes audit, accounts, tax compliance.

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Sue Rathmell

VAT Director    .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  

Sue is an Indirect Tax specialist with more than 25 years’ experience of VAT, Insurance Premium Tax, excise and customs duties. She joined MHA MacIntyre Hudson in April 2017 and heads up the indirect tax services in the Kent region. 

Sue spent 5 years as in-house Indirect Tax Manager at Saga plc. Before that Sue worked for a Big 4 firm in London and in Central Europe and initially she worked for HMRC. Sue is a Chartered Tax Advisor.

Outside the office, Sue enjoys travelling, particularly island hopping in Greece in search of the perfect beach and the perfect taverna.

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Francis Hudson

Tax Director    .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  

Francis joined MHA MacIntyre Hudson as Tax Director in June 2018 bringing with him over 20 years of knowledge and experience of advising clients on a wide range of UK tax matters.

Having graduated from Cambridge University, Francis qualified at a Berkshire based firm before gaining experience at top six accountancy firms. His clients have varied in size from sole traders up to global corporations, with a special interest in corporate transactions and property matters. He uses his knowledge as both a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Adviser to give his clients clear advice that meets their needs.

Francis is married to a Chartered Accountant and their young family ensures that there is never a dull moment outside of office hours.

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Claire Underhill

Business Services Manager    .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  

Claire joined MHA MacIntyre Hudson in December 2018 following a merger of her previous firm, which was a Kent based practice of a top 15 firm of accountants.

She has over 20 years’ experience within the accounting industry, predominately working with SMEs. Claire has joined the firm as a Business Service Manager assisting clients with the preparation and review of Financial Statements, Corporation Tax, VAT and payroll.

Additionally, Claire has helped setup and implement internal systems to assist in the financial processes and the overall internal functions of the business to improve efficiency, both within her own firm and on behalf of clients.

In her spare time Claire enjoys spending time with her family and friends and is a member of her local netball team.