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About US

Our Story.

Welcome to LHP Accountants, your trustworthy provider of accounting services since 1935.

Our dedicated team of over 100 professionals are spread across 8 offices in the beautiful region of West Wales.

 

We take pride in being the preferred choice for businesses in the area for our dependable services.

Whether you need assistance with bookkeeping, tax returns or any other accounting matters, we are here to help you achieve your financial goals.

 

So why wait?

Our Values.

We're Specialists.

For over eight decades, we have established a rich financial legacy that caters to a diverse array of necessities.

 

Our services range from advice on tax matters, conducting corporate audits, managing probate and succession planning, to offering outsourced finance directorship and payroll solutions.

We’re helpful.

At our core, we are passionate about assisting our clients in achieving their goals. Our personalised advisory service has been likened to an extension of our clients' own team, and we take great pride in the feedback we receive.

 

The key to our success lies in the fact that we take the time to fully comprehend our clients' needs and challenges, allowing us to craft custom-made solutions that are precisely tailored to their unique circumstances.

 

We approach every project with a can-do attitude, confident in our ability to deliver results that exceed expectations.

We’re trusted.

Although we began our journey in the 1930s, our commitment to excellence remains unchanged to this day.

Additionally, our clients value and trust the business advice we offer, which sets us apart from the competition.

We’re honest.

At our company, there's no room for gimmicks or deception.

We believe in being transparent and honest with our clients.

Our team values our reputation and will always strive to exceed your expectations. Not only that, but we're also committed to giving back to our community through regular charitable donations. You can trust us to deliver on our promises and provide exceptional service.

We’re high-quality.

At our core, we are committed to providing exceptional service that sets the standard for excellence.

 

We excel in high-pressure situations and are adept at swiftly resolving complex challenges, consistently delivering financial solutions on-budget and on-time, without compromise.

 

Our unwavering dedication to delivering the best-in-class service is evident in everything we do.

We’re forward-thinking.

At LHP, we pride ourselves on our 85+ years of expertise and our unwavering commitment to providing top-notch guidance to our clients.

 

Our team is composed of only the most skilled professionals, including directors with extensive backgrounds in diverse business finance matters.

Our goal is to help clients prepare for the future, offering proactive advice and assistance with transitioning to cloud-based solutions.

With our unwavering dedication to excellence, you can rest assured that you're in good hands.

Our Team of Directors.

Dedicated. Experts. Passionate.

LHP Accountants are the ideal choice when it comes to finance and accounting advice.

We are a team of dedicated experts who are passionate about helping you get the results you need.

With years of experience and a commitment to always stay ahead of the curve, you can rest assured that LHP Accountants will provide reliable, knowledgeable solutions.

Eirian Humphreys Director LHP

Eirian Humphreys is Agriculture Director at LHP, based at their Carmarthen Office. Having worked on his family farm for a number of years, Eirian decided on a change of career in 2000, and joined a local accountancy practice. Over the following five years Eirian worked in Carmarthen and Swansea, during which time he studied to become a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), which he successfully completed in 2005, and then later became a fellow (FCCA).

Eirian Humphreys (FCCA)

Director

Janet Collins Director LHP

Janet Collins is a director at LHP based at their Carmarthen Office. Janet started her accountancy career in a Llandovery accountancy practice in 1984, before moving to a larger Swansea accountancy firm, to gain more experience.

While in Swansea, she continued her accountancy training. She joined LHP in 2008 as a fully qualified certified accountant. With over 30 years’ experience in the profession, Janet has gained invaluable knowledge.

Janet Collins (FCCA)

Director

Dafydd Rees LHP Director

Dafydd Rees is a director at LHP, based at their Carmarthen Office. Dafydd is a qualified accountant and fellow member of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

Dafydd has over 20 years’ experience in the accountancy and audit sectors. 

Throughout his career, he has gained a wealth of expertise and experience working with a wide range of clients, from sole traders and family-run businesses, to large companies and charities.

Dafydd Rees (FCCA)

Director

Rhys Jones LHP Director

Rhys Jones is a Director at LHP and Practice Manager of LHP Lampeter and Aberaeron.

Rhys attended Cardiff University, obtaining a degree in Accounting in 2003 and a Masters degree in Finance in 2004. Rhys then joined a regional accountancy firm in Cardiff and went to on qualify as a Chartered Certified Accountant.

Rhys Jones (FCCA)

Director

Rachael Ball LHP Director

Rachael Ball is a qualified Chartered Accountant and LHP Director based across our offices. As a specialist within the tax team, Rachael works on corporate and personal taxes with a wide range of clients being a single point of contact for all tax queries.

Rachael has brought a wealth of experience with her from previous role at a Top 10 National Accountancy Firm serving the South Wales marketplace and working across a diverse range of business sectors.

Rachael Ball (FCCA)

Director

Sam Hart Associate

Samantha Hart is a chartered LHP Director

based in our Carmarthen branch. Her work is heavily involved in managing the impact of the Making Tax Digital HMRC initiative here at LHP.

Sam joined LHP in 2010, gained her ACCA qualification and then progressed to FCCA chartered status, specialising in cloud accounts, helping businesses improve how they run their finance departments and helping train clients.

Sam Hart (FCCA)

Director

Supporting our Local Communities

Our Senior Accounts Team

Get to know the dedicated team of professionals at LHP Accountants who are committed to providing top-notch financial services tailored to your needs.

Lisa Davies

​Senior Accounts Manager | Haverfordwest

Lisa Davies is a chartered accountant and is the Haverfordwest Practice Manager. She has been working for LHP since 2015 and has gained a wide variety of experience within the firm, having prepared VAT returns, accounts and tax returns, from furnished holiday lets to traders to farmers.

Elin Ludgate

​Senior Accounts Manager | Carmarthen

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Josh Richards

​Senior Accounts Manager | Carmarthen

Josh Richards is a senior accountant at LHP, based in their Carmarthen office. Josh attended Swansea University, obtaining a degree in Accounting & Finance. Josh then joined a local accountancy practice in 2018 before joining LHP Accountants in 2021. Having completed his final ACCA exams with LHP Accountants, Josh became a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in 2023.

George Rogers

Accounts Manager | Cross Hands

With over two decades of experience in the accountancy field, I have honed my skills and expertise by working in various accountancy practices across Swansea and Llanelli. In 2011 I became a qualified member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Later, I advanced to become a fellow member.

Ann Morgan

Senior Accountant | Carmarthen

Ann Morgan is a Welsh speaker with a farming background and a degree in Agriculture with Agricultural Economics from Bangor University.

Ann joined LHP in November 2011 and with over 30 years of experience her knowledge base can help businesses with all their business needs.

Eleri Quan

Senior Accountant | Lampeter

Eleri Quan is a Senior Accountant based in our Lampeter office. With more than 30 years of experience in the accounting field, Eleri has been a valued member of the LHP team for over 6 years.

Her primary focus is on our farming clients, where she handles a variety of responsibilities. These include preparing management and year-end accounts, generating Tax Returns for both partnerships and individuals, as well as providing assistance with VAT Returns and addressing any software-related challenges clients may encounter.

Megan Evans

Senior Accounts Manager | Lampeter

Megan has been working for LHP for over 6 years. She has over 10 years experience working for an accountancy firm. Her day to day role involves preparing accounts for a variety of clients, preparing tax returns and meeting with clients. Megan has recently gained her qualification as a Chartered Certified Accountant.

Chloe Dyne

Senior Accounts Manager | Tenby

Chloe holds an AAT qualification.

She began her accountancy journey in 2016, obtaining her AAT while attending college while working full-time and raising her children.

Chloe has worked with a diverse range of clients across various sectors, amassing a wealth of knowledge along the way.

Steven Edwards

Accounts Manager | Carmarthen

Steven has over 30 years experience in audit and general practice, qualifying with one of Swansea’s leading firms in 1998.  Following that he joined a firm in Cardiff as a partner where he helped grow the firm with his dedication to client satisfaction.  After several years he returned to Swansea to continue as a sole practitioner in order to achieve a balanced work/family life. He continued that for more than 10 years before he joined LHP and quickly became a valued part of our audit division which is considered his specialist area.

Poppy Rowsell

Tax Assistant Manager | Carmarthen

Poppy Rowsell has recently joined LHP Accountants as a qualified Chartered Tax Advisor based at the Carmarthen office to support the tax needs of our clients throughout west Wales. She studied Mathematics and Philosophy at the University of Southampton before beginning her career in taxation. Since 2018, she has worked with agricultural clients in Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire predominantly supporting them with Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax, Trusts and Succession planning.

Iwan Morgan

​Senior Accounts Manager | Carmarthen

Iwan Morgan is an ACCA qualified accountant at LHP and is based in the Carmarthen office. Iwan graduated from Cardiff University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Finance in 2018 and joined LHP in the summer of 2018. During his time at LHP, Iwan has gained a wealth of experience working with a wide range of clients across many different sectors, from sole traders to medium sized companies, and being part of the Audit team.

Brandon Thomas

​Senior Accounts Manager | Carmarthen

Brandon is a Chartered Certified Accountant based in our Carmarthen office. Brandon started his career in Accountancy with LHP in his teenage years and has been with the company for over 5 years. During this time, he completed his qualifications to become a member of the ACCA and has quickly gained an abundance of knowledge and expertise in supporting and advising clients on a range of different matters.

Barry Thomas

​Senior Accounts Manager | Carmarthen

A fluent welsh speaker from a farming background with 38 years experience preparing Accounts with  LHP. With my agricultural Knowledge I have been specialising in Farm accounts for the last 20 years

Outside of work I have a passion for Photography , Wrexham football club and most of all my 4 Frenches

So If you need Accounts advice, don't think twice, contact me, I'm very nice.

Eleri Rivers

Senior Accounts Manager | Lampeter

Eleri has been involved in accountancy practices since she was 19 years old. She joined LHP in 2018, initially working at our Carmarthen office before moving to our Lampeter office, where she shares the responsibilities of an office manager.

Eleri primarily works with farming clients but possesses experience across various trades. Her daily responsibilities includes preparing accounts for Limited companies, Partnerships, and sole traders, preparing tax returns, delegating tasks and assisting with a wide range of enquiries.

Tracey Busch

Senior Accountant | Haverfordwest

Tracey works in the accounts department in the Haverfordwest office and looks after mostly trader accounts, for Sole Trades, Partnerships and Limited Companies. She has experience in processing VAT returns and payroll. Tracey is certified in Xero, Quickbooks and Freeagent software. Tracey has over 30 years experience in accountancy and has always worked in Pembrokeshire.

Geraint Jones

Senior Accountant | Lampeter

Geraint has been working for LHP for over 7 years. He previously worked for H & W Jones for 15 years before LHP took over the practice. His day to day role involves preparing accounts and management accounts for a variety of clients and preparing tax and vat returns. Geraint attended University of Glamorgan, obtaining a degree in Accountancy and Finance.

Nathan Jones

Senior Accounts Manager | Aberaeron

Nathan began working in practice in 2015, during this time he studied and qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant. Nathan began working for LHP in the Aberaeron office in July 2023.

Anwen Roderick

Senior Accounts Manager | Llandovery

Started my accountancy career working in management accounts, before moving to work in practice where I gained a wealth of experience and knowledge especially in the agriculture and construction sectors.

Passionate and excited about the Making Tax Digital initiative which I believe will revolutionise the accounting industry.

Emma Arnold

Senior Accountant | Carmarthen

Emma Arnold is a Senior Accountant based in our Carmarthen branch, she started her accounting career in Industry 25 years ago becoming an MAAT accountant in 2005 moving into practice in 2019. She has been with LHP since 2023 and has experience in a range of businesses including Sole Traders, Partnerships, Limited Companies with her main focus being Corporate accounting.

Ceri Jones

Senior Accountant | Lampeter

Ceri is a senior accountant based in our Lampeter office. Ceri has over 40 years experience in the accountancy sector and has been with LHP for over 6 years.

Her day to day role involves preparing accounts, VAT returns and  tax returns for a variety of businesses.

Our Senior Admin Team

Ann Nicholas

Operations Manager

Zoe Jones

Credit Controller | Carmarthen

Bryony Morris

Senior Receptionist | Haverfordwest

Sarah Bishop

Admin Manager | Carmarthen

Rhian Edwards

Senior Receptionist | Carmarthen

Stacey Calitz

HR Officer | Carmarthen

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Our Welsh Language Pledge

LHP Accountants Speaking Welsh

Here at LHP Accountants we value the Welsh language. 

For The majority of our staff from our valued receptionists, to our expert accountants, Welsh is their first language. 

Eirian Humphreys, a director at LHP said 

“We pride ourselves on always conversing with our clients in their preferred first language, whether that be Welsh or English. We believe this makes every client comfortable to speak to us, whenever we are needed to support their business.” 

We believe in being an active part of the communities our clients serve, and communicating with clients in their preferred language is a top priority. 

LHP offer a range of Welsh language services to clients, including speaking with Welsh-speaking staff, writing to them in Welsh or English, and discussing matters in Welsh where possible.

LHP Accountants also supports local community events which are hosted in Welsh, such as Young Farmers as well as the Eisteddfod. 

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