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Meet the MJH Accountants Preston Team

Our people

A range of experience and specialities enables us to offer a full portfolio of services to our clients.

We’re proud of the continued success and development of the MJH Accountants team. We take pride in only hiring some of the most talented and forward-thinking junior and senior accountants from Preston and surrounding areas. Looking to join our team? Hit the button below.

We’re proud of the continued success and development of the MJH Accountants team. We take pride in only hiring some of the most talented and forward-thinking junior and senior accountants from Preston and surrounding areas. Looking to join our team? Hit the button below.

Our team

Instead of speaking to 1 person throughout your journey with MJH, you’ll have a full team at your disposal. Why? Whilst all our accountants are fully trained, some specialise in specific areas meaning you’ll get expert tailored advice when it matters the most.

Accounts Team

Mark James Hall FCA CTA CEO and Founder

Qualifications: Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Adviser

Responsibilities at MJH: Business Development; Business and Tax Planning

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Mark qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2006 and as a Chartered Tax Adviser in 2009 and is responsible for the strategic direction of MJH by ensuring the building blocks are in place to facilitate the firm’s continual development whilst remaining loyal to its roots.

In addition to those duties, Mark has overall responsibility for the delivery of the firm’s services to clients and is particularly involved in Business and Tax planning ensuring clients don’t pay a penny more tax than they should.

Mark’s MJH story is not dissimilar from many entrepreneurs having started to work out of a spare bedroom in 2012. In February 2014, he opened the firm’s Woodplumpton Road office and recruited his first full time employee on the same day.

Over the last 10 years, Mark has expanded the MJH team to 14 members and together with them has grown the firm’s client base to over 600 forward thinking businesses and individuals.

Although challenging, Mark has remained committed to the ensuring all clients still receive the same high level of service as they did when he first set out all those years ago.

The local community is very important to Mark who ensures that MJH do their bit to support the young and under-privileged in the local area. As well as attending numerous educational and careers events each year, MJH raised over £17,500 for the Sir Tom Finney Community High School in 2021 after raising £7,500 for the Space Centre in 2019.

Outside of work, Mark maintains a very active lifestyle enjoying hiking, cycling, cricket and of course his local gym. Mark is a keen supporter of Preston North End and closely follows the fortunes (or otherwise) of the Lancashire and England cricket teams.

Suzanne Melia BA FCA Accounts Manager

Qualifications: Chartered Accountant and First Class Honours Degree in Accounting and Finance

Responsibilities at MJH: Client Management; Financial and Management Accounts and Audit

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Jane Lynch BA / MAAT Senior Staff Accountant

Qualifications: MAAT / First Class Honours BA in Accounting

Responsibilities at MJH: VAT Returns, Company Accounts, Self Assessment Returns, Corporation Tax Returns and Financial Reporting

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Jane is an experienced accounting professional and small business owner with over  15 years of experience supporting businesses and individuals with their financial and tax obligations. Since 2008, Jane has successfully run a small accountancy practice, providing practical, reliable financial services to a diverse client base.

In this role, Jane specialised in the preparation and submission of VAT returns, company accounts, and the completion of Self Assessment (SA) and Corporation Tax (CT600) returns. With a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and clear communication, Jane helps clients stay organised, meet statutory requirements, and gain confidence in their financial position.

Jane holds professional membership as a MAAT (Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians) and earned a First Class Honours BA in Accounting. This combination of academic achievement and extensive hands-on experience enables Jane to provide knowledgeable, dependable support to businesses at all stages of development.

Within the company, Jane brings a wealth of practical expertise in small business accounting, tax compliance, and financial reporting, ensuring clients receive efficient, professional service tailored to their needs.

Callum Murray MAAT Staff Accountant

Qualifications: GCSE / BTEC / AAT level 3 & 4

Responsibilities at MJH: Financial Accounts and Bookkeeping

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Callum joined MJH in August 2021 and is currently studying for his ACA professional qualification at First Intuition having already completed the certificate level.

After completing his professional level, Callum is looking forward to the challenge of the advanced level.

His main responsibilities include the preparation and completion of Limited company accounts, VAT returns, management accounts and audit work.

At home Callum enjoys gaming with friends, spending time with family and walking his dog around the local reservoir.

Lauren Swarbrick MAAT Staff Accountant

Qualifications: GCSE’s / A Level / AAT level 3 & 4

Responsibilities at MJH: Financial Accounts and Bookkeeping

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Lauren joined MJH in September 2023 following her A-level studies at Cardinal Newman College in Maths, Accountancy and Law. Lauren has completed her Level 3 AAT qualification and is due to complete her Level 4 AAT qualification in coming months.

After completing her Level 4 qualification, Lauren is planning to further her learning by moving on to ACA.

Outside of work, Lauren loves to bake for friends and family, as well as kayaking up in the lakes. She also regularly attends tractor pulling events around the UK, supporting her father and brother who have competed within the motor sport since 2018 with the tractor in which they designed and built.

Wesley Singh AATQB Junior Staff Accountant

Qualifications: GCSE’s / A Level / AAT level 3

Responsibilities at MJH: Financial Accounts and Bookkeeping

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Wesley began his career after completing his A-level studies in Economics, Business and IT and is now Level 3 AAT qualified, continuing to build on his knowledge and experience within accountancy.

Outside of work, Wesley has a strong passion for music and regularly DJs house music in and around the Preston area. He also enjoys attending house music events and raves, keeping close to the scene and drawing inspiration from other artists.

Wesley is committed to staying active and regularly spends time in the gym, as well as running to maintain his fitness. He is also a dedicated football fan and a loyal supporter of Chelsea FC. Wesley is also an active football player playing in the championship of the Lancashire Sunday Football League.

Jemimah Sadiq AAT Apprentice
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Jemimah joined MJH accountants in September 2025. She is currently studying her AAT Level 3 qualification at Runshaw college following her BTEC Applied Science studies. Once her Level 3 is achieved, she will be moving onto completing her Level 4 AAT and further going onto studying her ACA.

Outside of work and studying, Jemimah runs her own baking business and enjoys spending her time creating cakes and baked goods for others.

Aatika Hayat ACA Apprentice
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Tax & Support Team

Pauline Hardie ATT (Fellow) Personal Tax Manager

Qualifications: ATT (Fellow), St John Ambulance Emergency First Aid at Work

Responsibilities at MJH: Personal tax advice and compliance; Company Secretarial Executive

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After ten years out of practice to have her family, Pauline joined Mark’s team in July 2017 in a part time capacity and has gradually grown the role to become tax manager.

Pauline has a lifelong love of music and theatre having been involved in many plays, musicals and pantomimes and is an award winning musical director and actress.

She is also a trustee for a local youth theatre group and ran a community group for new mothers for 11 years.

Pauline spends her free time with her family, reading and going to theatre.

Vikki Taylor Payroll Manager

Responsibilities at MJH: Payroll and Auto-enrolment pension compliance

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Vikki has been responsible for our clients’ payroll accounts since January 2019.

In addition to this, she also deals with clients’ pension compliance.

Outside of work, she enjoys visiting new places to understand their culture and recreating dishes she has had while abroad at home for her family.

 

 

Cindy Ralph Client Relationship Manager

Qualifications: Red Cross Certificate in Emergency Life Support, St John Ambulance Emergency First Aid at Work

Responsibilities at MJH: Administration duties, Client satisfaction, Assisting the Accountants and the MD, Event Planning

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Cindy joined MJH in October 2018 and has been the face and voice of MJH ever since as our Client Relationship Manager. Cindy has numerous qualifications including a diploma in making Coffee. Cindy has a wide spectrum within her role including event planning for our company which includes our annual charity ball, where we currently raised over £17,000.00.

Outside of the business Cindy has 3 teenage daughters and a cocker tsu puppy that keeps her busy. You will often find Cindy’s nose in a good book which will keep her entertained for hours if left alone. As well as reading Cindy is an amazing baker that even Mark our MD will attest too!

Join us

At MJH Accountants we’re always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our award-winning team etc. View our current vacancies below or send us your CV.

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