Our team
Our team
Martin Rice
Director
Martin began his accountancy career with a local firm in 1999, realising a passion for figures and working closely with business owners. He immediately trained … more
Helen Geatches
Director
Helen joined the practice in 2002 and became a partner eight years’ later. Before working in practice, Helen worked in the motor industry, dealing with the bookkeeping, … more
Charlene Stagg
Senior accountant
Charlene joined the team in early 2009. She has been a fully qualified member with the AAT since 2012 and became an FMAAT member in September 2017. She has experience … more
Katie Pearce
Semi-senior accountant
Katie has worked at Stapletons since 2016 and specialises in producing limited company accounts. She also has extensive experience using cloud-based accounts packages and processing … more
Nikki Housley
Tax accountant
Nikki joined the team in August 2021. Nikki is ATT qualified and has over 25 years’ experience in personal tax handling, tax return compliance for individuals, partnerships & trusts … more
Abi Butler
Payroll specialist
Abi joined the team in May 2022. Abi brings with her 10 years of experience of working within finance and payroll. She is a full member of the AAT having qualified in August 2010 … more
Claire Unsworth
Assistant accountant
Having worked within industry for many years gaining bookkeeping and payroll experience, Claire decided she … more
Pam Sizmur
Assistant accountant
Pam re-joined Stapletons in July 2023, having previously worked for the firm in the late 2000’s. She has many … more
Rosie Holloway
Office administrator
Working in an office-based environment for over 30 years, Rosie was delighted to join Stapletons in March 2023 … more
Jude Thistlewood
Reception administrator
Jude has extensive experience as an administrator having worked in the professional industry for over … more