Team

All of our services are delivered by a team of down-to-earth experts.

Are you looking for an approachable, friendly, yet professional firm of accountants? Then look no further.

Our wide range of experience means we are well placed to take care of all your business and accounting needs, but we’re not your typical accountants! All of our services are delivered by a team of over 30 down-to-earth experts who speak your language.

Whether you’re just starting up or are a growing SME, we will endeavour to become an integral part of your team so as to give you more than just accountancy advice. Our team will take the time to get to know you and understand what makes you tick - Where do you want to go? When do you want to do it by and how do you want to get there? Are you looking to retire or sell? It’s your needs and the issues you face which excite us.

Our personal approach means we have built long-term relationships with many of our clients, who often commend us on our timely and helpful service. But don’t just take our word for it – read our client testimonials here.


The Directors

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Kevin Carey BA (Hons), FCA | Managing Director

Kevin was born in Yorkshire but has spent almost 20 years in the Preston area as an accountant. He is married with 2 children. Having joined McDade Roberts in 1999 he is now Managing Director. The main focus of his work is the advice to Small and Medium sized enterprises in accounting and tax. The children are now grown up and so Kevin is able to spend more time cycling a passion he developed in the last few years and play golf he still has an interest in various watersports including canoeing and sailing.

Email: kevincarey@mcdaderoberts.co.uk

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/accountantspreston/

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Martin Garry BA (Hons), FCA | Director

Martin joined McDade Roberts in 2009 and progressed within the business to become a director and shareholder in 2013 as part of the firms longer term succession planning. He has a degree in Accounting and Financial Studies and is a member of The Institute of Charted Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW), obtaining fellowship in 2019.

Martin works with a wide range of businesses from new start-ups to well established companies throughout the local area. He provides assistance and advice on accounting, audit and tax matters and aims to work with his clients to help them understand the factors impacting on their businesses and tax affairs.

In 2014 Martin became qualified to provide non-contentious probate services and he is now utilising these additional skills to assist new and existing clients alike at any stage of their business life cycle.

A proud Prestonian, Martin is a keen follower of his local football team (PNE) and he also enjoys playing football and running when he can, although more of his time nowadays is spent being a doting dad to his young daughter.

Email: martingarry@mcdaderoberts.co.uk

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-garry-ba-hons-fca-410a2627/

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Christine Richards, ACA | Director

Christine joined McDade Roberts in 2007 as an Accounts Trainee and progressed through the business to become a Director and shareholder in 2020. Christine became a member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) in 2012 and has extensive experience working with a wide range of businesses, including agriculture and construction.

Christine was born and still lives in the Ribble Valley, where 2 young children take up most of her free time. Her family background is in farming with her father a gamekeeper and she has a keen interest in rural pursuits.

Out of work, Christine enjoys running, long walks with her family and is a keen reader and a member of a book club.

Email: christinerichards@mcdaderoberts.co.uk

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Tijo Joseph, BSc, FCCA, Associate Director

Tijo joined McDade Roberts in 2015 after become a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in 2013. Also a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India since 2002, Tijo has over 30 years of experience in accountancy, audit and taxation, both in the UK and internationally.

Tijo is married with two children and despite his busy schedule, Tijo has a deep love for oil painting. Serving as a governor of a local school for past seven years Tijo also engages in various other community activities so he is as valuable and busy outside work as he is to us.

Email: tijojoseph@mcdaderoberts.co.uk