Tax

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.

Neil Berry

Tax Partner

Neil is a Chartered Tax Adviser with over 15 years experience. Starting his career at a local medium sized practice, Neil moved to Edinburgh to join a big 4 international practice where he qualified. Spending time in the private client department, he gained experience in tax planning for high net worth individuals and their associated businesses.

Moving back to the Midlands, Neil then spent 3 years specialising in VAT before moving to London to work for a top 20 firm of accountants. Advising on all areas of tax, in particular corporate, international and financial products, Neil now focuses on bringing a wealth of city and big 4 experience to the firm’s clients.

In his spare time he plays polo and enjoys other country pursuits.

Fiona Howard

Business Services & Tax Manager

Fiona joined MHA MacIntyre Hudson in 2018 following the merger of her previous firm.

She has over 14 years’ experience working in the accounting industry and is both a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Advisor, providing her with unique insight into helping Owner Managed Businesses and Entrepreneurs develop and grow their companies.  

Fiona has considerable experience helping her clients put in place cloud accounting systems and enabling them to utilise the information generated to make business decisions. As well as advising her clients on potential tax planning strategies that are relevant to them, including EIS scheme set ups, research and development, inheritance tax planning, and family investment companies, empowering Entrepreneurs to fulfil their business goals in the most tax efficient way possible.

Additionally, Fiona has extensive experience advising individuals and companies under HMRC investigation.

Fiona takes pride in helping local businesses connect and grow together and she is a proud winner of Kent Women in Business Award ‘Woman in Finance’ 2017.

In her spare time she enjoys time in the countryside or on the beach with her partner and two dogs.

Weronika Swiech

R&D Tax Assistant Manager

Weronika works with entrepreneurial businesses from a variety of industries providing her expertise in the area of R&D tax incentives. Weronika has a large portfolio of successfully delivered claims in variety of industries with 100% success rate. Joined MHA MacIntyre Hudson in September 2017 as R&D Tax Executive.

Weronika is a scientist and engineer by background graduated from one of the Top 5 UK Universities. Her previous experience includes optimisation of oil & gas extraction and recovery, resolution of art forgery cases, organic synthesis for medical purposes, materials engineering. Trained as a project manager at Oxford University and having in depth knowledge of rules and regulations, Weronika works with variety of small and large businesses to maximise the cash tax savings from Research and Development tax relief claims, in an efficient and cost effective manner.