
Adrian Broadbent FFA FIPA ATT(Fellow)
Senior Partner

Simon Brook MAAT FFA FTA
Managing Partner
Simon started his accountancy experience in Halifax at the age of 17. Over the last 30 years he has gained knowledge in all areas of accountancy.
He enjoys a challenge and has taken on board new technology which is needed to take the business forward in the digital age.
He enjoys going to the gym having recently joined a local fitness hub. Also enjoys the outdoors as he was brought up on the family run farm.
DD: 01422 768 011
Mobile: 07787 803 267

Paula Steele
Office Manager and Senior Accountant

Helen Brook
Semi Senior Accountant
Helen started her career off in Administration for a local textile firm before moving into credit control for a well known local drinks firm. She joined Broadbents in 2006 and had a natural progression into Accountancy where she specialises in Sole Traders and Sub-Contractors, becoming an excellent asset to Broadbents.
During her spare time, she spends a lot of time with her 2 children, alongside this she also loves spending time socialising with her friends.
DD: 01422 768 007

Haley Pullen
Semi-Senior Accountant

Amir Rafiq
Semi Senior Accountant
Amir has recently joined Broadbents as a trainee accountant, he graduated in 2014 with a BA Hons in Accountancy and Finance and has been working in practices since 2015. Amir is very experienced in preparing accounts, submitting self assessments, preparing and filing VAT’s and many other things.
In Amir’s spare time he enjoys going to see Liverpool FC play at Anfield and when he is not there, he is in steak houses.
DD: 01422 768 010

Kelley Randall CIPP
Payroll

Cole Halstead
Semi Senior Accountant
Cole recently joined Broadbents working in accounts preperation, he is working towards his AAT Level 4. Cole has worked in accounts since 2015 dealing with self assessment tax, corporation tax, VAT returns and much more.
Outside of work Cole likes mountain biking, playing football and socialising with his friends.
DD: 01422 768 009

Karen Haggerty
Bookkeeper Manager

Karen Moran
Trainee Accountant
Karen joined Broadbents in June 2021 after a long career in IT Project and Service Management, followed by bookkeeping for her husband’s limited companies where she was a Broadbents customer.
She is training in Bookkeeping, VAT and Accounts Preparation, and will also be studying towards her AAT qualifications.
Outside of work Karen enjoys spending time with her family, volunteering as an NHS Responder and raising funds for charities through various walking challenges, including the Yorkshire Three Peaks.
DD: 01422 768 002

Gillian Shearer
Digital Marketing / Assistant Bookkeeper
Gillian has joined Broadbent’s recently after a long career in Insurance managing e-commerce deliveries. She joins Broadbent’s to manage the ‘Making Tax Digital’ Initiative and pro-actively supporting clients with the move onto QuickBooks.
She will also be learning the ropes as assistant Bookkeeper.
Gillian is passionate about live music and spends her spare time seeing as many bands as possible.
DD: 01422 768 013

Elise Holroyd
Trainee Accountant
Elise joined Broadbents in the beginning of 2021 working in administration, since then she has worked in areas of marketing and payroll but has moved up into accounting.
Elise still holds the responsibility of money laundering checks, filing confirmation statements, and covering reception.
DD: 01422 768 004

Debra Mills
Receptionist
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