Partners
Craig Manser BSc (Hons) FCA
Partner
I joined Humphrey & Co in 2004 having completed a degree in Physics and Mathematics at Keele University. I qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2008. I enjoy acting for a wide range of businesses from sole traders to large companies. I have an interest in legal sector clients with a particular specialism in the tax affairs of Barristers.
- What do you like most about your job? Interacting with clients and staff
- What's your best quality? A keen eye for detail
- Secret skill? Golf - current handicap 5 at Eastbourne Downs Golf Club
- Favourite film? Back to the Future
- If you could be an animal what would you be? Lion!
Emily Smith BSc (Hons) FCA
Partner
I joined Humphrey & Co in 2009 after graduating from Lancaster University and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2012. After becoming an Associate of the firm in 2022 I was then asked to join the Partnership and became a Partner in May 2024. I provide a wide range of business and taxation advice for both individual and corporate clients. As well as providing general practice services, I specialise in charity and audit clients and since becoming a partner I manage the specialist charities and audit teams.
- What's your best quality? Honesty
- Last meal on earth? Curry
- Favourite film? Rock of Ages
- What essential item would you take to a desert island? Sun Cream
- Perfect day? Walking the dogs on the downs
Managers
Joe Jaeger MMath (Hons) ACA
Audit Manager
I qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2016, having joined Humphrey and Co in 2013 after completing a Masters Degree in Mathematics from the University of Bath. I work closely with partners Emily Smith and Craig Manser providing audit and accounting services for corporate and charity clients.
- What do you like most about your job? It's a nice place to work and the people
- What's your best quality? Sunny disposition, originality
- Secret skill? Rapping
- Favourite film? Wallace & Grommit series
- Perfect day? Watching football, going to a gig
Ian Pinder FMAAT
Senior Audit Manager
I started my working career in forestry before joining Midland Bank. I have also worked in the printing industry, foreign exchange and for The Association of Authorised Public Accountants, a governing body for accountants.I joined Humphrey & Co in 1997 and became AAT qualified in 2002 and a fellow member in 2008. I am directly involved in the majority of audits within the firm and undertake Solicitors Accounts Rules compliance work. In my spare time, I am treasurer of a local cricket club and vice-chairman of a local motor sport club.
- What do you like most about your job? Helping our clients
- Secret skill? A rally navigator
- Gadget you couldn't live without? A kettle
- Favourite film? Oliver (original)
- If you could be an animal what would you be? A bird of prey
Our People
Ella Pickles MAAT ACA
Chartered Accountant
I joined Humphrey & Co in December 2021, after spending two years at another local accountancy firm. I became a qualified Accounting Technician in May 2022 and I then went on to study ACA, qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in June 2025. I work for Partner Emily Smith in the Audit Team.
- What do you like most about your job? Working with numbers and my colleagues
- What’s your best quality? Calm under pressure
- Secret skill? Singing
Harry Woodrow MAAT
Accounting Technician
I joined Humphrey & Co in 2021 after 2 years at another local accountancy firm. In January 2023 I completed my AAT level 4 apprenticeship and qualified as an Accounting Technician. I work for partner Craig Manser assisting in compliance and taxation work for his diverse portfolio of clients. In my spare time, I like going to watch a variety of sports events, particularly football and motorsport.
- What do you like most about your job? The never-ending list of things to learn
- What’s your best quality? Attention to detail
- What Essential item would you take to a desert island? Jet ski