Managing Director

Sarah Alexander FCCA FCA

Sarah has worked in the accountancy profession for in excess of 25 years, and been a partner/director for over 15 years.

As Managing Director of Lewis Brownlee, Sarah has a large and varied portfolio.  Her passion is working with owner-managed SMEs to ensure they get the best out of their business and not pay a penny more in tax than absolutely necessary!

Clients have described Sarah as “professional and straight-talking”, and said her “approach is both refreshing and informative”.

Expertise:

• Virtual FD/FC
• Accountancy
• Management accounting and bookkeeping, including budgeting and cashflow forecasting
• Occupational pension schemes
• Solicitors and professional firms
• Charities
• Subsidiaries of foreign parent companies

Director of Tax

Tom Foster BSc (Hons) MSc ATT CTA

Tom is the Head of Taxation at Lewis Brownlee. Having joined Lewis Brownlee from a top 20 firm in March 2014, he was promoted to the position of Tax Director in April 2017.

He has over 20 years’ experience as a general tax practitioner, during which time he has assisted both individuals and businesses to ensure their tax affairs are operated in an efficient and legitimate manner.

In his spare time, Tom enjoys sea fishing, playing cricket and spending time with his family.

Expertise:

• Capital Gains Tax
• IHT Planning
• EMI Share Schemes
• Property taxation
• Personal tax planning
• EIS and SEIS
• Trusts and Estates
• Research & Development
• Tax investigations

Audit & Assurance Director

Sam Ede FCA FCCA BFP

Sam gained his AAT qualification at 18 and then achieved ACCA, as well as ACA, with a large independent West Sussex firm where he was a Senior Statutory Auditor.

Following 20 years in practice Sam then moved into industry as a Finance Director and business owner and then onto his own accountancy and taxation consultancy business.

Now returning to practice, Sam has the unique skills to see the business world from different perspectives which places him with the strongest attribute to help advise you and your business. Sam heads up the Audit & Assurance department and specialises in the technical aspects of accounting and auditing. He can advise SMEs and individuals on strategy, accountancy, tax planning together with general business support. Sam lives in Worthing and therefore connects our Chichester and London offices and everything in between.

Expertise:

• Virtual FD
• Accountancy
• Audit & assurance
• Large and small corporates
• Tax planning
• Strategic planning

Outside of work Sam spends his spare time with his young family, his wife and twin boys. He does manage to fit in watching Liverpool FC and the very occasional game of golf.

Tax and Business Services Director

Andrea Todorov CTA

Andrea is head of the Whiteley office and has a background built on an initial foundation of tax planning but has expanded into being the sounding board and trusted adviser for small and medium sized businesses.

Andrea loves getting involved with the nitty gritty of running a business and learning all about the client companies. She brings her business acumen alongside her many years of tax efficient structuring to the table, and has recently joined the firm after working with a top ten practice.

Expertise

• Tax efficient structures for small and medium sized businesses
• Remuneration Planning
• Investment strategies/Wealth Planning/Retirement Planning
• Exit strategies
• Growth and business development
• Virtual Financial Director
• Cashflows and Forecast

Outside of work Andrea enjoys participating in a variety of Sports including Netball, Boxing and Ski-ing.

Director

Jayne Tressler BA (Hons) FCCA ACA

Jayne is a qualified Chartered Accountant and joined Lewis Brownlee in 2008, bringing with her a foundation in corporate finance, where she developed expertise in both advisory and transaction services.

Jayne specialises in supporting owner-managed businesses across a diverse range of sectors, with particular experience in the hospitality and technology industries.  She is passionate about helping business owners gain clarity around their financial performance.  Her approach is proactive and insight-driven, focusing on tailoring financial reporting to support strategic decision-making and uncover opportunities for growth and operational improvement. Jayne regularly provides clients with quarterly management accounts, forward-looking advisory services, and practical guidance beyond traditional compliance.

She also advises on business valuations, exit strategies, and sale processes—offering clear, confident support throughout each stage of transition. Jayne is proficient in cloud-based accounting platforms including Xero and QuickBooks Online and provides hands-on support to clients.

Areas of Expertise:

• Management Accounts & Advisory
• Statutory Accounts
• Corporation Tax
• Cashflow Forecasting
• Business Valuations
• Exit Planning
• VAT
• Xero & QuickBooks Online

Outside or work Jayne enjoys spending time with her friends and family, playing Stoolball (apparently it’s like cricket…) and running.

Director

Melanie Welsh FCCA ACA CTA

Originally from Chichester, Melanie studied Accountancy and Finance at the University of Warwick and graduated with first class honors. Melanie joined Lewis Brownlee in 2005 and qualified as an ACCA Chartered Certified Accountant in 2011. Her interest in taxation led her to qualify as a Chartered Tax Advisor in 2012. Then in 2023, Melanie achieved her ACA qualification and practicing certificate to complement her ACCA certification.

Aside from managing a large client portfolio and a team of accounts staff, Melanie heads our Midhurst office as well. As part of her role, she performs audit assignments, prepares statutory financial statements, and prepares corporate tax returns. With her nearly twenty years’ experience and extensive knowledge, she is able to give her clients the accounting and tax advice they need.

Her particular interests include tax planning, undertaking calculations for several scenarios, and advising her clients on their tax, accounting, and financial matters. She enjoys working with a wide range of clients, but especially those where she can help with their tax advice and planning.

Outside of work Melanie plays on the Bognor Amazons Ladies Basketball team and has done since school and enjoys spending time with her young family.

Expertise:

• Corporate tax
• Owner managed businesses – Accounts & Tax planning

Corporation Tax and Business Services Manager

Christopher Webb BA (Hons) FMAAT ACCA

Chris joined the Lewis Brownlee Business Services Group in 2015 and since joining has qualified as a Charted Certified Accountant (ACCA) after qualifying as an Accounting Technician (MAAT). Chris has always had a passion for accountancy, studying the subject as a GCSE, then at A-Level and then graduating from the University of Chichester with a BA (Hons) degree in Accounting and Finance in 2014.

Chris is also currently a student with the Chartered Institute of Taxation and hopes to qualify as a Chartered Tax Advisor in the next few years.

Chris enjoys working with small to medium-sized, privately-owned companies and specialises in assisting them in all aspects of their business needs. He strives to ensure all of his client’s regulatory compliance needs are under control so that they can focus on what they enjoy doing most. However, Chris prides himself on providing more than just a regulatory compliance service and tries to impact his clients so their businesses can grow.

Chris is involved all manner of accounting and tax work for his clients but specialises in the following areas:

• Corporation Tax
• Preparation of financial statements for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Consolidation and group financial statements preparation for UK groups
• Audit of financial statements
• Solicitors Accounts Rules audits

In his free time, Chris enjoys going to the gym and plays rugby for Bognor RFC 1st XV. Chris also enjoys going out walking and spending time with his family and friends.

Audit Manager

Megan Like ACA

Audit & Charity Services Manager

Megan Hubbard ACA

Megan joined Lewis Brownlee in 2024, bringing nearly a decade of experience from another local firm in Chichester. She specialises in working with charities, managing a large portfolio of clients, and providing expert guidance on audits, independent examinations, and charity-specific matters.

Her passion lies in supporting charities, ensuring compliance, and helping them navigate financial complexities with confidence. In addition to her charity sector expertise, Megan also works with a number of smaller owner-managed businesses.

Outside of work, she enjoys countryside walks with her two dogs, making the most of the beautiful landscapes in and around Chichester.

Business Services Group Manager

Vicki Smith FCCA

Vicki has been working in practice since 2010, and became ACCA qualified in 2017.

Vicki deals with small and medium sized business in a variety of sectors. She really enjoys building strong relationships with clients and becoming a part of their team and business to help them progress.

Vicki has a broad accounting knowledge having started as a trainee from college completing AAT and then moving on to complete ACCA. She therefore has expertise in accounts preparation, corporation tax returns, VAT returns, payroll, management accounts, CIS, personal tax returns and bookkeeping.

In her spare time, Vicki enjoys baking, walking and spending time with family and friends.

Business Growth Services Manager

Karina Parker MAAT BFP ACA

Karina joined Lewis Brownlee over 10 years ago and quickly became an invaluable source of knowledge to clients. She is a Chartered Accountant and experienced Business Growth Services Manager, with a wealth of experience working with businesses from start-ups to multi-national organisations. Specialising in helping businesses develop and succeed, from profit improvement and investment funding, to establishing and training in-house finance teams.

In her free time, Karina enjoys spending time with her family and friends and has a passion for a wide range of sports especially wakeboarding and mountain biking.

Tax Compliance Manager

Lewis Pridgeon IAAP MIAB MAAT ATT

Lewis joined the tax team in 2013 and has become a full member of the Association of Taxation Technicians.  Lewis has knowledge of many areas of tax and accountancy and particularly enjoys working with personal tax clients, he has a specialisation in non-resident landlords.

In his spare time Lewis enjoys playing football and tennis.

Expertise

• Personal tax
• Personal tax planning
• Managing the tax team and processes

Xero Champion

Andy Kemp MAAT

Andy joined Lewis Brownlee in 2016 as part of the Business Services Group. With a strong passion for technology, his role at Lewis Brownlee evolved, and he is now our in-house Xero Champion.

In this role, Andy helps clients streamline their accounting processes and boost efficiency using cloud-based solutions. He’s highly experienced in implementing and training clients on Xero, and also works with a range of tools including Word, Excel, Power BI, and Visual Basic to create bespoke, practical solutions. His expertise also extends to other software such as QuickBooks Online and Sage.

Whether he’s simplifying workflows or solving tech challenges, Andy is passionate about making systems smarter and more efficient.

Outside of work, Andy enjoys playing golf and taking long walks on Hayling Beach with his dog – and his cat, who’s surprisingly up for the adventure too!

VAT Compliance Manager

Yvonne Collings BSc

Yvonne is originally from Scotland and attended Glasgow University where she gained a BSc. Yvonne moved to Chichester in 2014 and joined Lewis Brownlee as a trainee accountant in the Business Services Group. In 2020, Yvonne moved back to Scotland, but stayed working for Lewis Brownlee on a remote basis, and has became our VAT Compliance Manager. As part of her role, Yvonne oversees all the VAT compliance work for our clients, and is our resident expert in all things VAT!

In her spare time, Yvonne enjoys spending time with her husband and son.

Payroll Manager

Stephen Farrington MCIPP

Stephen joined the Lewis Brownlee Payroll team as Payroll Manager in May 2022 with extensive experience in payroll and business management. Since joining he has become a full member of the CIPP (Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals) and is working towards a chartered membership. He is passionate about his work and is always looking to improve processes and drive efficiency.

Outside of Lewis Brownlee, Stephen enjoys spending time with his wife and children and, when he gets time, pursuing his latest hobby whatever it may be!

Assistant Audit Manager

Joe Neal BSc (Hons)

Joe joined the company after University in 2017 and has is now qualified with ACCA!

Joe works in the Business Services Group and his areas of expertise are bookkeeping, VAT returns and small company accounts preparation. He enjoys working on audits and his biggest professional achievement has been assisting in the audit of a firm’s first Plc.

In his spare time, Joe enjoys playing football.

Tax Adviser

Steven Cameron BA (Hons)

Steven joined Lewis Brownlee in 2016 as a Tax Trainee after graduating from the University of Chichester with a BA(Hons) degree in Accounting and Finance. Steven is currently studying towards professional qualifications at ATT level and on completion plans to further his studies towards the CTA qualification.

In his spare time, he enjoys playing and watching a variety of sports, with a keen interest in American Football and Horse racing.

Assistant Tax Manager

Christian Starkey LLB (Euro) LLM ATT

Christian joined Lewis Brownlee in 2023 and specializes in working with individuals on personal tax matters, including Income Tax planning, Capital Gains Tax issues, and Inheritance Tax planning for estates. He also supports businesses with employment benefits and employee share schemes.

A graduate of the University of Warwick, Christian went on to complete a Master’s in Law at the University of Birmingham in 2016. He has been working in tax since 2017, became ATT qualified in 2019, and is now completing his CTA qualification.

Christian achieved a significant personal milestone by completing the Great South Run in Portsmouth last October.

Outside of work, Christian enjoys running, reading, cooking, and learning languages – He is fluent in French, he is also advancing his skills in German and Spanish.

Client Relationship Manager

Karla Gray ACCA

Karla joined Lewis Brownlee in 2018 as an Accounts Senior in the Business Services Group. Having started her career in Accounts in 2005, Karla completed her self-studies and became ACCA qualified in 2018.

Karla likes working with a variety of clients, but her expertise is in the building/property development sector. She enjoys Accounts and Tax based work, meeting different clients, learning new skills and building her knowledge base.

Outside of work Karla enjoys spending time with her family and travelling.

Client Relationship Manager

David Willis ACA

Having been with Lewis Brownlee for over 9 years after joining straight from college, Dave works in the Business Services Group as a Client Relationship Manager and qualified as an ACCA Chartered Accountant in 2018.  He enjoys working with small businesses and specialises in cloud-based software such as Xero.

In his spare time, he plays and watches a variety of different sports, including Golf, Tennis and Football. Dave’s biggest personal achievement to date was buying his own home in June 2018.

Client Relationship Manager

Adrian Sharp

Adrian joined Lewis Brownlee as part of the Midhurst office (formerly Harrison Renwick) where he worked with Mary Renwick for many years.

Adrian has built a long-term business relationship with many of the clients in Midhurst. He heads up the accounts department there and prepares annual accounts for sole traders, partnerships and small companies.

In his spare time, Adrian plays cricket in the summer and is involved in managing the junior section of Midhurst Cricket Club. During the winter he plays 5 a side football and Table Tennis in the Guildford League.

Client Relationship Manager

Brenda Strudwick

Brenda is originally from Ireland and has worked with the company for nearly 30 years! Brenda’s areas of expertise are the preparation of statutory accounts for Limited Companies, Sole Traders and Partnerships, along with Corporation Tax Returns and tax planning. She has experience of a variety of accounting systems including Xero and Sage.

Brenda enjoys building relationships with her clients and assisting them with any problems they may have. Her biggest professional achievement to date was becoming a Client Relationship Manager in the Business Services Group.

When she is away from the office, Brenda enjoys spending time with her husband and children, walking in the local countryside and swimming.

Senior Personal Tax Adviser

Pam Sabin

Pam joined the Lewis Brownlee Tax team in 2019 and has been involved in Taxes since the age of 18 when she started working as a Revenue Officer with HMRC.

She worked in many roles with the Revenue, until she studied and achieved an accountancy degree at Portsmouth University in 1998.   Following this, she returned to the Revenue for a short while to familiarise herself with the then new Self-Assessment system, before going into practice to help from the other side. She is qualified by many years of experience.

Pam had a short deviation from Taxes and taught maths and technology for a few years, before coming back to Taxes.

She manages a large portfolio of varied clients, sole traders, partnerships, trusts and high net worth individual. She aims to provide solutions and answers and Pam is always available to help.

Pam’s hobbies are sailing, motorcycling, socialising with friends, crafts and most recently potting (the clay throwing type).

Client Relationship Manager

Dan Saynor ACCA

Dan originally joined Lewis Brownlee in 2023 as an Accounts Assistant and went on to complete his ACCA studies in 2024, which he considers his greatest professional achievement to date. Dan has since gone on to become a Client Relationship Manager in the Business Services Group.

Outside of work, Dan enjoys going to the gym, playing golf, and watching Leeds United, always balancing his professional and personal passions with a healthy lifestyle.

Client Relationship Manager

James Marchbank

James joined Lewis Brownlee in 2022 and is on the verge of becoming a full member of the ICAEW, having successfully passed all his ACA exams. With expertise in accounts preparation, Corporation Tax, VAT, statutory audits, and SAR audits, he is dedicated to helping businesses navigate their financial landscape.

James thrives in face-to-face client interactions, where he can demonstrate the value of accounting services in supporting business growth. He particularly enjoys working with SME clients, building strong relationships based on trust. His experience spans various industries, including construction, and he is now working closely with solicitor clients to support their accounting needs.

A keen runner, James considers completing a half marathon in under two hours one of his greatest personal achievements—perhaps a full marathon is next on the list! Outside of work, he enjoys watching football (a long-suffering but hopeful Portsmouth supporter), playing squash, and attending music festivals. Most notably, he managed to secure Oasis tickets—and yes, he’s told everyone about it!

Client Relationship Manager

James Parkhouse BA (Hons)

James joined the company in 2019 after graduating with a first-class degree in Accounting and Finance. He has recently qualified as an ACCA accountant and specialises in small company accounts preparation and audit. Alongside his accounting expertise, James also holds a Certificate of Higher Education in Aerospace Engineering.

An avid skier, James has competed at a university level and served as President of his university’s snowsports club. A passionate sports enthusiast, he enjoys following Southampton FC, playing football, and taking part in tennis and golf.

James has a love for travel and exploring new cultures, with a two-week visit to Hong Kong being a particular highlight. He is currently learning Mandarin, combining his interest in travel with a desire to broaden his cultural horizons.

Client Relationship Manager

James Wong MA

James is a Client Relationship Manager responsible for a diverse portfolio of clients. He primarily works as part of a team for audit engagements, but also provides other services such as management accounts and VAT return preparation.

James was a chemistry graduate who joined Lewis Brownlee in 2015 and is training to be a chartered accountant. In days gone by James was an avid badminton player, however today he quenches his competitive thirst in online gaming.

Client Relationship Manager

Oliwia Gluchowska

Oliwia joined Lewis Brownlee in 2021 as an Accounts and Audit Trainee, and enjoys auditing and preparing VAT returns. She enjoys working with a wide range of sectors, because it keeps the job interesting.

In her professional career to date, Oliwia’s greatest achievement has been completing AAT Level 4 and entering the accounting profession.

In her spare time, Oliwia enjoys going to the gym and travelling, and her greatest personal achievement to date is attaining fluency in English as her second language.

Expertise:

• Audit
• Bookkeeping

Client Relationship Manager

James Campbell MAAT

James joined Lewis Brownlee in January 2019 as part of the internal finance team, but has since moved in to our Business Services Group as an Accounts Trainee.

James travelled around the world for many years in his youth, visiting and exploring over fifty countries before moving to the UK permanently in 2016 to embark on a challenging new career in accounting and finance. Having successfully completed all levels of the AAT qualification and gaining MAAT status, James is currently studying the prestigious ACCA qualification in order to achieve his goal of becoming a chartered accountant.

Outside of the office, James’ hobbies and interests include learning languages and sports.

Accounts Trainee

Toby Nugent BSc

Toby joined Lewis Brownlee in April 2021 having achieved a 2:1 in Maths and Statistics. He is a trainee accountant and is studying towards his AAT qualifications.

In his spare time, Toby enjoys playing football, tennis and cross country running. He also enjoys travelling, with his favourite experience being a teaching assistant in Ghana.

Accounts Trainee

Emma Sanders

Emma joined Lewis Brownlee in 2018 as part of the Business Services Group. Emma enjoys the variety of working on Bookkeeping, VAT returns and accounts as well as working with a variety of client types such as Limited Companies, Sole Traders and Partnerships.

As a trainee, Emma is yet to gain experience in audit or payroll but is looking forward to participating further in these areas once she’s established her knowledge base.

Emma has found that having a puppy is similar to having a child! Outside of work, her time is constantly taken up with it, whether they are out walking, playing or training in the garden!

Accounts Trainee

Molly Brooks

Molly joined Lewis Brownlee in 2022 and specialises in Bookkeeping and VAT. She is currently studying for her AAT Level 4 qualification, having already completed Level 3, and is expanding her expertise by learning sole trader accounts. As she progresses, Molly is looking forward to diving deeper into management accounting, an area she believes she will enjoy most.

Molly enjoys visiting clients and building strong relationships. She finds it particularly rewarding to work on jobs where she can see the full picture – from bookkeeping and VAT through to management accounts.

Her proudest personal achievement to date is running 10 miles in the Great South Run to raise money for Blood Cancer UK in honour of her Nan.

Outside of work, Molly loves spending time with her friends, family, and especially her nieces.

Cloud Accounting Trainee

Martin Iacob

Martin joined Lewis Brownlee in 2022 and has made great strides in his professional journey, including successfully completing his first year of AAT. He specialises in IT, Bookkeeping, and VAT and particularly enjoys working on VAT, bookkeeping, and accounts.

Outside of work, Martin enjoys staying active by playing squash and taking walks with his dachshund. He also loves gaming online with his friends.

Accounts Trainee

Rilwan Lamidi MAAT

Rilwan joined Lewis Brownlee in 2023 and is progressing in his role as a Trainee Accountant. He specialises in accounts, VAT, and bookkeeping and enjoys tackling complex accounts and working to deadlines.

With a broad interest in working with all types of clients, Rilwan thrives on the variety of challenges that each client brings. His biggest professional achievement so far has been his continuous growth in the role.

Outside of work, Rilwan stays active by going to the gym, enjoys watching football, and occasionally unwinds with gaming. His biggest personal achievement? Simply being happy.

Tax and Probate Assistant

Ellie Finn BA GDL

Ellie joined Lewis Brownlee in 2022 and within her role, she loves supporting clients with their Personal Tax or Capital Gains matters, and really enjoys the Probate and Estate Administration. Her expertise includes guiding clients through the Probate process, managing Estate Administration, and assisting with personal tax compliance.

Expertise:

• Probate and Estate Administration
• Private Client / Personal Tax

Ellie’s proudest personal achievement to date is buying her first property – a milestone she cherishes. Outside of work, Ellie enjoys horse riding, baking, and going on long hikes in the countryside.

Audit and accounts trainee

Jake Steer

Jake joined the Lewis Brownlee team in 2022 and is an Audit & Accounts trainee. He enjoys working on Audits and especially enjoys working in the technology sector.

To date, Jake considers passing his AAT level 2 and working at Lewis Brownlee his biggest professional accomplishments.

He is most proud of passing his driving test, and his interests include kickboxing, gym workouts, and driving.

Audit & Accounts Trainee

Freddie Hares

Freddie joined Lewis Brownlee in 2024 as an Accounts & Audit Trainee. He enjoys the dynamic nature of accounts and audit work, particularly the opportunity to visit client sites, engage with management teams, and gain insight into a wide range of industries.

His expertise includes Limited Company Accounts (FRS102 / FRS105), Independent Examinations for churches and charities, and both statutory and non-statutory audits for charities and limited companies. Freddie finds great satisfaction in understanding each client’s unique business and helping them navigate financial complexities.

A keen sportsman, Freddie plays hockey for his local club and enjoys spending time with family and friends. He has now completed two half-marathons, including taking on the Brighton Half in March 2025 alongside the LB team!

Payroll Administrator

Theresa Forsyth

Theresa joined Lewis Brownlee in 2006 and has worked for the payroll department for several years, during which time she has gained knowledge and experience running a variety of different payrolls, in an ever-changing payroll environment.

Theresa is thankful to have been in the same position for many years and is pleased to have met some lovely people and clients along the way! She enjoys her life outside of Lewis Brownlee, eating and drinking out with friends and family, and regularly attending 80’s music events.

Payroll Administrator

Sam Dean

Sam joined Lewis Brownlee in 2017 after Lewis Brownlee merged with Harrison Renwick, where she had been working since 2009. Sam has a varied role, with expertise in payroll, small income & expenditure accounts, and personal tax returns.

Outside of work Sam enjoys walking, swimming and spending time with her family.

Practice Manager

Leah McGarvey

Leah joined Lewis Brownlee in 2015 as an Office Junior and in the last ten years has steadily advanced through various roles here. Her keen aptitude for marketing saw her promoted to Marketing and Events Coordinator in 2016 and later took on the role of Marketing and Resources Manager in 2021. In 2023, Leah stepped into her current role as Practice Manager.

In her role as Practice Manager, Leah is responsible for managing the Practice Support Team and overseeing operational functions, including Marketing, HR, Administration, and office management.

Leah’s professional development includes a Level 3 CIM Foundation Certificate in Marketing (2017) and then to a Level 4 CIM Marketing qualification (2020).

Outside of work, Leah enjoys spending quality time with her two beloved dogs, Oscar and Colin, and relaxing with some of her favourite TV series.

Finance Officer

Suzanne Sutton

Suzanne joined the Lewis Brownlee team in 2020 as a Finance Assistant within the Practice Support Team. She enjoys bookkeeping and payroll as the corner stones of internal finance, although Suzanne loves learning new facets to add to her role. As part of the excellent Practice Support team, she helps to ensure that the internal finances and support services run smoothly.

Her expertise is in organisation, attention to detail and being a great team player, and she is currently studying her AAT Level 4 – Professional Diploma in Accounting.

Outside of Lewis Brownlee, Suzanne is working on curbing her addiction to nail polish, baking supplies and Mexican telenovelas.

Practice Support & Company Secretarial Administrator

Hannah Phillips

Hannah joined Lewis Brownlee in 2018, bringing a wealth of experience in financial services, including banking, insurance, and auditing. In her role as Practice Support & Company Secretarial Administrator, she collaborates closely with the Business Services Group to execute administrative and reporting tasks, while predominantly overseeing and managing the Company Secretarial Services alongside other administrative responsibilities within the Practice Support Team.

Hannah’s expertise is in organisation, attention to detail and being a great team player. She gained a Customer Service Award at a previous role in a nationwide based company and has also self-studied to achieve a Level 2 Bookkeeping qualification.

Outside of work Hannah’s a regular gym-goer and enjoys running and going out with friends.

Office Administrator and Receptionist

Sarah Martin

Based at our Midhurst office, Sarah joined us in 2023, bringing over 25 years of experience from a different industry. Her extensive background and fresh perspective make her a valuable addition to the team.

As Office Administrator and Receptionist, Sarah thrives on engaging with clients, whether in person or over the phone, and takes pride in supporting her colleagues while ensuring the Midhurst office runs smoothly.

Sarah made the bold decision to change careers to explore something new and create more time for her family – a step she is incredibly proud of. Her greatest personal achievement is having identical twin girls at the age of 42.

Outside of work, Sarah enjoys quality time with her family, walking her dog, and chauffeuring her children to their many sporting activities across the countryside.

Practice Support Assistant

Elise Saunders

Having joined the team in 2022 as a Practice Support Assistant, Elise contributes to the day-to-day support of the practice, primarily within the Whiteley office, which involves various tasks including HR responsibilities. She particularly enjoys the variety and opportunity to continuously learn and expand her skills and knowledge.

Elise’s most significant professional achievement to date is successfully completing her Level 3 Business Studies qualification, and plans to further enhance her skills and knowledge by starting a CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice for Adults HR Course.

Aside from work, Elise likes playing sports, such as netball and Irish dancing. She enjoys going out with her family/friends and spending time with her dog.

Office and Finance Administrator

Amy Allwright

Amy joined Lewis Brownlee in May 2024 and plays a key role in supporting the team across Finance, Marketing, and Office Administration. She particularly enjoys working on finance and credit control, where her skills and experience shine.

Outside of work, Amy loves spending time with her family, her kittens, and her pugs. She also enjoys going on holiday and discovering great food!