About us

Russell Spencer B.Sc (Econ) FCCA

Although formally trained and with a strong background in audit and assurance, Russ has extensively worked with business owners in analysing their existing business and forecasting for future business models.

Russ never loses sight of the big picture and will always keep it simple and understandable. His aim is to help business owners to achieve their goals by giving practical common-sense advice.

In his spare time Russell enjoys motorsport and swims for fitness.

Robin Mason (FCCA)

Robin specialises in advising larger corporate organisations and professional practices. He has a commercially based, common sense approach to advising his clients.

Robin was once British BMX champion in the 80s and would like to resume his love of cycling. He plays squash in his spare time and enjoys spending his holidays in the Costa del Sol.

Mark Bevan (FCCA)

With over 30 years of experience and expertise in OMB’s, agriculture, education and charities, Mark provides a personable approach to a broad client base.

Mark is married with four children and has an interest in all sports particularly, cricket and football.

Tracy Mayo

Tracy was our very first employee, joining Acre in 2010. Tracy has worked with the directors for over 20 years and so has a very good working relationship with not only them, but the large majority of our clients. Among the many duties Tracy undertakes on a daily basis, she has become quite involved in dealing with company secretarial work for our clients.

She has a teenage daughter and two loopy dogs, which makes life very interesting! She also loves a good weekend music festival and will take off with her partner in the campervan whenever the opportunity arises!

Nicola Mason (Assoc CIPD)

Nikki joined us in January 2012 and is our practice manager. She previously worked as a teaching assistant and still likes to return to the school to help create the school’s classroom displays.

Nikki enjoys swimming and walking. She likes to challenge herself with long distance hikes for charity including, a Sahara Trek and the Macmillan Mighty Hikes.

Christine Smith

Christine joined Acre in 2015 but previously worked for the directors for 11 years. Working on reception, she meets a lot of our clients, which is a part of her job that she enjoys. Christine has a good working relationship with our clients and enjoys working as part of a team.

She has two children who are both teachers, and two young grandchildren who keep her on her toes!! When Christine has time, she enjoys raising money for charities, socialising with friends, likes walking and tries to keep fit!

Anna Roberts (ACCA)

Anna joined Acre in July 2012 and lives in Hereford with her young son. Anna started her career bookkeeping in Industry in 2001 and then moved into practice in 2006.

Kirsty McKenna (FCCA)

Kirsty has worked at Acre since March 2013, joining us with 6 years’ experience in practice. She focuses on audit and accounts for corporate clients as well as other aspects of accounting. Kirsty also has experience on ‘Xero’ converting and training clients.

When she is not hard at work, Kirsty is a self-proclaimed dog lover and has a taste for adventure, trying her hands at sky diving, bungee jumping and white water rafting.

Henry English (MAAT, ACCA)

Henry joined Acre Accountancy in 2017 as an apprentice and has successfully passed his AAT accreditation. He has now also completed his ACCA studies and has achieved Chartered Certified status. During his time with Acre he has gained a wide range of experience, helping to prepare accounts for small and large clients alike, and recently he has undertaken a more in-depth role working with audit clients.

Henry is a keen musician and plays electric guitar and piano, and hopes to achieve his piano grade 8 soon. He enjoys watching sports, particularly rugby, and usually has a book or two on the go.

Tom Davies

Tom joined us as an Accounts Trainee after graduating from the University of the West of England. Although he studied his degree in Architecture, he has always been interested in numbers and business and decided to pursue a career in Accountancy. Tom is now studying towards his ACCA qualification.

Tom is a keen ‘all round’ sportsman playing football and rugby but now you will often spot him on a local golf course or cycling around Herefordshire.

Luke Morgan

After studying his Maths A level at Hartpury College, Luke began his accountancy apprenticeship with Acre in September 2020 and is currently working towards his AAT qualification working within our accounts department, preparing accounts for a range of businesses. 

In his spare time, Luke plays football for his local team, Wellington FC. He also likes to go to the gym to keep fit!

Pippy Jenkins

Pippy has joined the Acre team as an AAT apprentice after studying Agriculture at Hartpury College.

She lives on a farm in Herefordshire and often helps out, particularly enjoying the ‘lambing’ season!

Pippy also loves to walk and walks her dogs regularly around the Herefordshire countryside.

Gavin Price (FCCA)

Gavin joined the Acre team in December 2022. He has been working in practice for over 30 years, having commenced his training straight from school. He has spent a number of years at a practice specialising in agricultural and other rural businesses.

Gavin enjoys both watching and participating in sport, having played football and cricket locally. He now plays golf regularly and is a keen cyclist.

Alan Edwards (FCCA)

After finishing A levels, Alan started his career in practice over 30 years ago, working predominantly on audits and accounts for a range of businesses. 

Alan has also spent a number of years away from practice working in managerial/FD roles for manufacturing and wholesale businesses and having worked on that side, has a real awareness of the requirements and issues encountered in running SME’s.

In his spare time, Alan enjoys walking, playing golf, and watching live sport, particularly boxing.

Hayden Russell (FCCA)

Hayden joined the Acre team in 2015 with over 10 years of experience in all aspects of taxation.

Outside of Acre, Hayden enjoys watching Liverpool FC and playing a variety of sports including football, squash and snooker.

Laura Nicholls (ATT)

Laura has been working in practice since 2008 and works within our tax department. Our clients benefit from her knowledge and expertise in all areas of taxation including Trusts and Inheritance Tax.

Laura is a very busy mum of four young children, enjoys socialising with friends and family and is a keen ‘foodie’ fan!