Our team

Our team

Martin Rice

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

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

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

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

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

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

Claire Unsworth

Assistant accountant

Having worked within industry for many years gaining bookkeeping and payroll experience, Claire decided she … more

Pam Sizmur

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

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

Jude Thistlewood

Reception administrator

Jude has extensive experience as an administrator having worked in the professional industry for over … more