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The Accountants’ Success Secrets podcast showcases and celebrates successful accountants who are doing good things, have years of experience and whose stories can inspire and encourage other accountants around the UK.
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Arun Mehra left a successful career in investment banking to build his own specialist accountancy firm from scratch. Over the past 23 years, he’s grown Samera into a thriving business advising dental practices across the UK and beyond, with a unique team split between the UK and India. In this 30-minute episode, Arun shares: 🔹 Why he left the City and what inspired him to niche down in the dental sector 🔹 How personal insight and teamwork with his dentist wife shaped the business 🔹 Hone...
Welcome to another episode of Accountants' Success Secrets, the podcast that shines a light on the stories of real accountants and bookkeepers making a difference in the profession. In this milestone 75th episode, hosts Mark Lee and Philippa Haynes sit down with Andrew Coombs, who shares his unique journey from financial services to taking the reins at Kings Oak Accountancy—his family’s practice in Somerset. You'll hear Andrew’s honest reflections on stepping into succession, expanding the bu...
This week’s episode welcomes Simon Mason, the founder of Simas Accounting and Tax in Bedford. Simon’s journey is a powerful blend of experience-driven practice, tenacity, and genuine care—for clients, colleagues, and the future of accountancy. Having started his career at a top 30 firm, he rose to senior manager and partner-designate before bravely launching his own firm in 2017. Now leading a close-knit team, Simon brings lessons from the frontline—learning as much from mistakes as from the ...
Today on Accountants’ Success Secrets, Mark Lee and Philippa Haynes sat down with Steph Beeston-Clarke, who’s built an inspiring practice serving charities and non-profits across the UK - all from Winsford and sometimes sunny Lanzarote! Steph shared her journey from kitchen-table bookkeeping to leading a remote team of eight. We talk honestly about overcoming setbacks, the importance of mindset, and why looking after people - both clients and your team - makes business truly rewarding. ...
🚀 Reflections from the Latest Accountants’ Success Secrets Podcast! 🚀 We've just dropped the 72nd episode of the Accountants’ Success Secrets Podcast, and we’ve loved reflecting on some truly inspiring stories from accountants and bookkeepers across the UK. From home offices taking over the house to big decisions about growth and team building, this episode is packed with insights for anyone in the profession looking to stand out and grow smarter. Here are three key takeaways you can put into...
Welcome to another episode of Accountants' Success Secrets! This week, hosts Mark Lee and Philippa Haynes sit down with Sudipta "Sid" Moore of Moore Accountancy for an inspiring and refreshingly honest conversation. Sid shares her journey from training in London to setting up her own thriving practice in Altrincham, Cheshire right from her home. She opens up about the realities of juggling motherhood, building a business from scratch, and the unique culture that’s developed when y...
Welcome to another episode of Accountants' Success Secrets! This week, hosts Mark Lee of Bookmark Lee and Philippa Haynes of Insight101 sit down with Mark Melville, the founder of Concept Accountancy in Newcastle upon Tyne. Mark shares his journey from working in a local firm to launching his own practice back in 2014. He gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how Concept Accountancy has grown to a six-figure business, with a dedicated team serving hundreds of clients. Listen in as Mark talks a...
This week’s episode features Nick Heaney, the founder behind CWH Accounting, based near Carlisle in Cumbria. Nick’s journey is anything but ordinary. From an ambitious show jumper with 15 horses under his care, he made a dramatic leap into accountancy at age 30—after a bad fall changed his course. He’s since built his own thriving practice and now leads a growing, fully-remote team. Tune in as co-hosts Philippa Haynes and Mark Lee FCA chat with Nick about: Starting a Practice from Scratch: Ho...
Welcome to another episode of Accountants' Success Secrets! This week, your co-hosts Mark Lee and Philippa Haynes are back from their (very brief!) podcasting holiday and ready to dive into inspiring stories from the world of UK accountancy. In this episode, they sit down with Kirsty Chaplin, founder of Flourish Accounting, who shares her remarkable journey from aspiring school-age accountant, to mum at 16, to successful practice owner and team leader in Yorkshire. Kirsty opens up...
Welcome to another episode of Accountants' Success Secrets! In this special Reflections instalment, co-hosts Philippa Haynes and Mark Lee look back on some of their favourite recent interviews with inspiring UK accountants and bookkeepers. Drawing on conversations with Sharon Baker, Jon Norton, Noel Guilford, and Kath Docherty, Philippa and Mark share standout insights ranging from personal branding and recruitment strategies to pricing, client selection, and the power of embracin...
We welcome Kath Docherty from Hydref Accounting to the podcast chair! In this episode of Accountants' Success Secrets, hosts Mark Lee and Philippa Haynes chat with Kath about her journey from running a compliance-heavy practice to creating a firm focused on building strong client relationships and delivering real value. Kath shares honest insights on finding her niche, the joys, and challenges, of bookkeeping, and why confidence in pricing is key for accountants who want to stand out. W...
"I try and only do what only I can do... If I can share some of the knowledge and experience that I've gained in my career, then that's a good way to round off my career, perhaps put it that way. Not that I'm looking to retire anytime soon." — Noel Guilford In this episode of Accountants' Success Secrets, we sit down with Noel Guilford of Guilford Accounting, a seasoned accountant with a passion for empowering small businesses. Noel shares his fascinating journey from corporate finance ...
We welcome Jon Norton from Barefoot Accounting to the podcast chair! "All you can do is worry about your next step. That’s all you can do." This beautifully sums up the organic, adaptable way Jon has approached his career - moving from one opportunity to the next, learning and evolving as he goes, and focusing on practical progress rather than having a rigid, long-term plan. His story is a reminder that success often comes from being open to change and taking things one step at a ti...
In this episode, Sharon Baker, founder of Kinder Accountants, shares her inspiring journey from starting her own practice to building a thriving, award-winning firm with a focus on kindness, innovation, and client relationships. Sharon reveals the highs and lows, the importance of saying no, the impact of technology, and her approach to building a supportive team and meaningful advisory services. Hosts Mark Lee and Philippa Haynes dig into what makes Kinder Accountants unique, off...
🎉 Podiversary Reflections! 🎉 In our latest episode of Accountants’ Success Secrets, we’re celebrating TWO years of inspiring interviews with accountants and bookkeepers who are changing the game. Join Philippa Haynes and Mark Lee as they reflect on four standout guests—from trauma-informed CFOs to niche ecommerce experts—and share what’s really making accountants shine in today’s world. Ready for fresh insights, real stories, and practical ideas to help YOU stand out? Tune in now and get insp...
Paula Tomlinson started her journey with a simple, honest question: what do small businesses really want from their accountants? Sitting down with a blank sheet of paper, she listened closely and found clear answers. Small business owners needed a chartered accountant who genuinely understood them, their ambitions, and the quirks of their business—someone consistent they could trust. They valued straightforward, fixed fees and didn’t mind where their accountant was based, even before re...
Welcome to another episode of Accountants' Success Secrets! In this episode, hosts Mark Lee and Philippa Haynes sit down with Ellie Flower, founder of Fox Clever Bookkeeping. Ellie shares her unique journey from running a digital SME in Cornwall to launching her own bookkeeping practice, now specializing in e-commerce and supporting online retailers across platforms like Shopify, Amazon, and Etsy. Ellie opens up about the challenges of moving into the finance world without a traditional...
Welcome to episode 59 of Accountants' Success Secrets! This week, hosts Mark Lee and Philippa Haynes sit down with Chris Gascoyne, founder of Acumist, an accountancy practice based in Windlesham, Surrey. With over thirty years of experience, Chris has carved out a niche working with creative businesses as well as clients in property, construction, and wholesale. In this insightful conversation, Chris shares the story behind launching his own practice after a redundancy, the twists and t...
"I wanted to have the confidence to say "no" when I really wanted to say "yes"" Welcome to another episode of the Accountants’ Success Secrets podcast! This week, hosts Mark Lee and Philippa Haynes sit down with Harriet Formby, founder of Below the Line Finance in Bath. Harriet’s journey is anything but ordinary—after qualifying as a chartered accountant and working in corporate finance for what she calls “faceless entities,” she chose to break away and build her own practice fo...
Welcome back to the Accountants’ Success Secrets podcast! In this special Reflections episode, your hosts Philippa Haynes and Mark Lee take a break from their usual interviews to look back on four insightful conversations with recent guests: Adam Clegg, Isobel Chaplin, Sam Gooding, and Michael Austin. Together, they spotlight the key themes and standout moments from each interview—ranging from building client relationships and valuing authenticity, to the importance of self-worth, perso...
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