Corporate Statement

Hilary Barrett

Audit Director

Hilary joined MHA Macintyre Hudson in April 2017 as a Director, having previously been a partner in a Surrey firm.  She has 20 years’ experience working with clients spanning the range from small businesses and individuals to international groups, providing audit, accountancy, business services and taxation advice.  Her qualifications as both a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Adviser allow her to provide a broad service to her clients.

Hilary has experience of a varied range of sectors including travel, hospitality, engineering, pharmaceutical, care homes, leasing companies and charities, dealing in both UK and international accounting standards.

Outside work Hilary spends much of her time dealing with her two teenage children and her Labrador dog but tries to make time for pilates, swimming, films, friends and nights in with her husband and a box set.

Andrew Dennison

Audit and Accounts Manager

Since qualifying with MHA MacIntyre Hudson in 2007, Andrew has been kept busy with a wide variety of assignments which has resulted in a breadth of knowledge and experience in helping businesses deal with compliance work, management reporting, internal accounting systems and much more.  As a result, Andrew’s specialist areas range from Solicitor’s Accounts Rules audits to being a certified Xero adviser.

Steve Locke

Assistant Manager

Steve has been with MHA Macintyre Hudson since 2011 where he joined as a school leaver. In this time he has completed both his AAT and ACA qualifications with the firm and swiftly progressed to the level of Assistant Manager. Steve has been working locally in the Essex market, expanding his experience into a variety of sectors and business sizes.

Steve has significant experience with a number of clients in the Not-for-Profit sector, including Independent Schools and Academies, working closely with them to provide audit, assurance and statutory accounts preparation services. He is committed to developing strong working relationships with clients and colleagues alike, and prides himself on the long-standing working relationships he has developed, especially with the local Academies which he has been involved with for multiple years.

Steve has also gained extensive experience and knowledge with Small to Medium owner managed businesses. With these he has covered a variety of services, most notably in the audit and compliance field. His role extends beyond compliance where he also ensures that he is able to answer client queries and provide valuable advice on subjects such as VAT, accounting and bookkeeping.

Nigel Eastaway

Tax Partner

Nigel has specialised in taxation for more than 45 years, particularly in the field of tax planning. He is well respected in the industry and has lectured widely on taxation and allied matters. He has advised clients in a range of sectors and his expansive tax knowledge enables him to provide insightful advice. He is an expert on share valuations, forensic matters and in particular, the taxation of intellectual property and has acted as an expert witness on a number of well known cases. He has published many books on tax issues and was voted LexisNexis tax writer of the year in 2003 and has recently received their much acclaimed lifetime achievement award. He was a Council member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation for 26 years and, in 2012, was awarded an OBE for services to taxation law.