Our people
Meet our team
Richard Wadhams
Director
Richard is at the helm of the firm and has been so for over 20 years. During this time, Richard has gained a wealth of experience across various sectors and strives to deliver the best for his clients. Richard has a passion for Film, Art, Music and Theatre.
Cheryl Humphries
Practice Manager
Cheryl manages the day to day running of Hogbens Dunphy, using all her 30 years of experience in Accountancy, HR and Strategic Management to ensure Hogbens runs as smoothly as possible.
Darren Laming
Accounts & Business Manager
Darren manages the Accounts team, preparing management accounts, VAT Returns and self-employed accounts. Darren keeps the team cheerful with his witty sense of humour, and is happy to make jokes at his own expense. He loves football, and is devoted to his wife and three kids.
Tom Chauveau
Corporate Accounts Manager
Tom manages the corporate team, overseeing company accounts, corporation tax and Companies House compliance. Tom has a real passion for music and contemporary art, and can often be found visiting art installations and exhibitions. He is a big Spurs fan, which we try not to hold against him.
Verena Blyth
Payroll Manager
Verena manages our Payroll Bureau and has a CIPP Degree in Payroll Management. She also deals with client Company Secretarial matters and helps to keep our IT running smoothly. She has worked at HD since 1996 and has a passion for all things equestrian
Charlie Staley
IT Technician
Charlie joined in 2012 and his role has developed over the years and he is now responsible for the IT at the firm, managing the preparation of sole trader accounts and VAT Returns. He spends a lot of time at the cinema, or eating out with friends.
Samantha D’Souza
Accountant / Senior Client Manager
Sam has finished her ACCA studies and is now an ACCA Affiliate and helps prepare the Statutory Company Accounts. Sam enjoys travelling with her family and enjoys anything to do with gastronomy .
Veronica Pinnelli
Accountant/Client Manager
Veronica has a degree in Economic and Business Administration. She is also AAT qualified and currently studying for her ACCA qualification.
She has more than 10 years UK experience in VAT returns, self-employed Accounts and HMRC investigations.
She is always smiling and goes out of her way to help other people.
Out of the office she enjoys singing, cooking and going to the cinema regularly.
She has more than 10 years UK experience in VAT returns, self-employed Accounts and HMRC investigations.
She is always smiling and goes out of her way to help other people.
Out of the office she enjoys singing, cooking and going to the cinema regularly.
Callum Somerville
Accounts Assistant
Callum joined in 2019, working in the Accounts team. He is certified on Xero and QuickBooks. He is currently studying for his AAT qualification. Callum loves working on cars and going out for walks with his dog.
Romika Rai
Priya Patel
Accounts Assistant
Priya is the newest member of the team here, and works in Darrens team preparing VAT returns. She is studying for her ACCA exams and enjoys Interior Design, Cooking, and Art.
Sue Lukas
PA, Credit Controller & Admin Manager
Sue is Richard’s Personal Assistant; she is the longest serving member of staff having started working at Hogbens Dunphy in 1978. Sue has worked with some of our biggest clients throughout the years and continues to greet visitors to the office with a smile.
Kai Karim
Tax Consultant
Kai has specialised in tax since 1997 with a wealth of experience working in Accountancy, audit and tax of owner managed businesses with firms of Chartered Accountants and Tax Advisers including a top ten UK accountancy firm and is a qualified Tax Consultant. He has special responsibility for owner managed businesses and has an extensive knowledge in advising clients on all aspects of direct taxation. Kai has a passion for travel, music, theatre, cooking and cricket.
Rajiv Chabria
Tax Manager
Raj manages the personal tax department, preparing personal tax returns, dealing with income tax queries, and providing income tax advice. Raj is an ATT qualified tax technician and is currently finishing his CTA qualification. In his spare time, Raj attends bhangra dance classes, enjoys acting in Bollywood movies, as well as watching action-comedy films at the cinema.
Hanna Bhugaloo
Personal Tax Assistant
Hanna assists Raj with the preparation of Personal Tax Returns and aids clients with personal tax issues. She is ATT Qualified and likes spending her spare time drawing, painting, and dining out.
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