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!
Managers
Lucas Belim MAAT ATT ACA
Client Manager
I joined Humphrey & Co in September 2015 and trained as an apprentice to qualify as an Accounting Technician (AAT) in July 2017. I have since qualified as a Taxation Technician (ATT) in January 2019 and as a Chartered Accountant (ACA) in January 2024. I work for Partner Craig Manser assisting with his wide portfolio of business clients, particularly the tax affairs of Barristers.
- What do you like most about your job? The people
- Secret skill? I speak Portuguese
- Gadget you couldn't live without? I could live without gadgets
Ceri Boniface BA (Hons) ACA
Senior Manager
I joined Humphrey & Co in 2018 and am based in the Eastbourne office. I work for partner Craig Manser providing a wide range of business and taxation advice for both individual and corporate clients.
Outside of work I love to travel, bake and watch films
- What do you like most about your job? The variety
- What’s your best quality? My can do attitude
- Secret skill? I can bake. I won’t be applying to GBBO but I’m pretty good at bread and cakes.
- Favourite Film? The Aristocats
- Perfect Day? Travelling somewhere exotic and exploring once there
Our People
Tom Simes
Apprentice Accounting Technician – L4
I joined Humphrey & Co in 2023 after studying A-levels in Maths, Physics, Engineering, and a Certificate in Mathematical Studies. I work for partner Craig Manser assisting in compliance and taxation work for his diverse portfolio of clients. In my spare time, I love to watch and compete in motorsport which I have done since I was very young.
- What do you like most about your job? The variety from one job to another
- What’s your best quality? Having a positive approach in all circumstances
- Secret skill? I love to cook… Although I may not be very skilful
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