Run and grow a more profitable practice

Grant Barnfather, Senior Vice President, Marsh Commercial
Grant Barnfather is Senior Vice President at Marsh UK Affinity and an insurance professional with 16 years’ industry experience. He leads the design and delivery of insurance schemes and client services for a wide range of professional bodies. Grant works closely with ICAEW on the professional indemnity scheme and cyber insurance for its members, ensuring cover, wording and support meet firms’ needs.

Tim Bentham, Buyer Liaison Manager, Draper Hinks Ltd
Tim Bentham recently joined Draper Hinks as the Buyer Liaison Manager and prior to this, he was a secondary school teacher in Music and Music Technology, having spent previous years as a professional orchestral player. Tim spends all of his working day building proactive working relationships with buyers. Outside of the office he writes and performs music of various genres.

Jonathan Carr ACA, co-owner and a director of Gravitate Accounting
With significant expertise in helping growing businesses scale up through strategic direction at a Finance Director level. He loves working and building relationships with clients, understanding their goals, and working together to make them happen.

Tamryn Dicks, Co-Founder and CEO, Human Edge Resourcing
When Tamryn opened her firm, she was an experienced accountant but had little idea how to run a business. After making mistakes, she committed to learning what she didn’t know and rebuilt. Now she helps other firm owners build successful businesses and achieve the freedom they once wanted.

Nicola Draper, Managing Director, Draper Hinks Ltd
Nicola was a partner in a fee-based Independent Financial Planning firm before starting Draper Hinks Ltd. The office and growing team are based in Rugby, Warwickshire. From scratch, Nicola has built a very successful business, working with both buyers and sellers, with an enviable reputation and has brokered over 500 successful deals.

Zubair Mohammad, B2B marketing strategist and the creator of the Accounting Firm Marketing Stack
Zubair is a B2B marketing strategist and creator of the Accounting Firm Marketing Stack, helping accounting firms achieve structured, sustainable growth. With senior marketing experience at Xero, Dext, Starling Bank and other leading fintechs, he advises practice owners on positioning, client acquisition and growth strategy. In 2024, he co-founded Accounting Refigured, now one of the GCC’s leading finance events, supported by organisations including ICAEW.

Elliott Paterson, Data and Productivity Specialist, Excellence AI
Elliott Paterson is a data and productivity specialist with a passion for Excel, AI and automation. He helps professionals identify practical ways to improve workflows, save time and make better use of technology in their day-to-day work. Elliott is an active competitor in Microsoft Excel World Championship events and helps organise the UK competitive Excel scene, alongside contributing to the wider Excel community through talks and training sessions.

Aaron Patrick, Director, Accounting Advisory Group (AAG)
Aaron Patrick is a Chartered Accountant, Certified UK Intuit QuickBooks Trainer, and Director of the Accounting Advisory Group (AAG). He supports accounting firms and business owners through advisory, systems, and training, and is the founder of the Ask the Accountant Network and creator of The QuickBooks Chap YouTube Channel.

Rebecca Trudgett, Founder, Certified B Corp Switchfoot Accounting
Rebecca is the founder of Certified B Corp Switchfoot Accounting based in Camberley, Surrey, where she looks after a diverse portfolio of purpose-driven small businesses. She is the co-author of the “What Is Sustainable Professional Advice” whitepaper and a graduate of the School of System Change in Finance. Rebecca is an ICAEW practice committee member and an Advisory Member of the ICAEW Small Practitioners Community

Helen Tuddenham, Executive Coach, Leadership Development Consultant and Founder, Helen Tuddenham Consulting Ltd
Helen Tuddenham is an experienced executive coach, leadership development consultant and chartered accountant who works with professional services organisations to help them leverage the potential of their leaders. Formerly a Director of the People and Culture Risk team at PwC, Helen advised finance, internal audit, and compliance teams to enhance their capabilities and cultures. Her insights reflect the realities of leading in the 21st century, bringing fresh perspectives to senior professionals seeking clarity amid today’s unpredictability.

Chair: Roz Harrington, Senior Practice Manager, ICAEW
An experienced engagement strategist and programme manager, Roz works to help practitioners succeed by providing them with access to skills, knowledge and tools to service their clients across the business and wider community. Before joining ICAEW, Roz worked for a healthcare charity overseeing central operations for 35 hospitals across the UK.

Draper Hinks formed in 2000, as a Head Hunting firm for accountants in practice. In 2004 it changed direction, Nicola became the MD and began a brokerage facilitating the buying and selling of accountancy practices. Draper Hinks Ltd deals with both buyers and sellers in England and Wales. The firm has a national reputation, often getting referrals from other brokers.

Human Edge Resourcing helps accounting firms to build teams that WORK. We find you top talent that fit your budget and your culture. People who are as passionate about helping your clients, as you are. We provide an end-to-end recruitment, onboarding and performance management service so that growing your firm - and your profit - is easy.

Marsh Commercial is ICAEW’s appointed insurance broker for members’ professional indemnity, offering enhanced cover, exclusive benefits, expert support, and comprehensive risk management tailored to accountants.