Carly Drummond

Tax Assistant Manager

As a Chartered Tax Adviser, Carly specialises in suggesting pro-active tax strategies and solutions to business owners, in addition to advising clients on IHT, Trusts and Estates.  Upon completion of her training, Carly moved into the Agriculture sector where she has developed a keen interest in helping farming families to resolve the sensitive issue of succession.  Her thorough approach, attention to detail and creative thought process has assisted many faming families through this potentially delicate time.

Francis Hudson

Tax Director

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.

Joe Spencer

Accounts Director

As a qualified accountant and business advisor Joe specialises in advising Agricultural & Rural businesses on a broad spectrum of issues from Capital Tax Planning through to Performance Analysis & Benchmarking. With responsibility for the Eastern region, Joe manages the Agricultural & Rural Businesses for both the Peterborough and Bedford offices. 

Joe’s accountancy training took place in an agriculturally focussed firm, enabling him to consolidate & strengthen his knowledge of this sector. Success resulted in his managing his own client portfolio & assisting SMEs to achieve their business and personal objectives.

Michael Blackledge

Senior Tax Manager

With over 25 years working in tax practice, Mike, a Chartered Tax Adviser, has gained a wealth of experience working with individuals, owner managed businesses and corporates from different sectors. This experience allows him to offer solutions and advice in a practical, easy to understand manner ensuring clients’ needs are met whilst protecting their interests. Mike has considerable experience dealing with HMRC, from regular compliance enquiries to ones dealt with under COP9 (fraud).  Mike oversees the corporation tax team, in addition to presenting and advising clients on buy to let tax issues.