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!
Karen Wicks LLB FCA
Partner
I joined Humphrey & Co in 2007 having completed a Law degree at the University of Leeds where I focused on both company and business law. I went on to become a qualified Chartered Accountant in 2010 and became a partner 2015. I am based at the Eastbourne office with clients spread across the UK and assist them in a number of areas including financial accounting, business advice and personal taxation services. I have a particular interest in dental businesses and the medical sector in general. In my spare time, I like to keep active and particularly enjoy snowboarding and sea kayaking.
- What do you like most about your job? Working with people
- What's your best quality? I get things done!
- Gadget you couldn't live without? My Nespresso machine
- Favourite film? Disney's 'Cinderella' (watched with my daughter Isabelle)
- What essential item would you take to a desert island? My Nespresso machine!
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) FCA
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
Harry Turner BSc (Hons) ACA
Client Manager
I joined Humphrey & Co in 2018 after studying Business Management with Finance at Brunel University. I completed my ACA studies in May 2022 to become a fully qualified Chartered Accountant. In my spare time I enjoy going to watch Crystal Palace play football.
- What’s your best quality? I’m easy going
- Secret skill? I am a swimming teacher
- If you could be an animal what would you be? A penguin
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