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Adrian Neal BA(Hons) FCA

Adrian graduated from Leeds University in 1983, completing an honours degree in Accountancy and Economics. After deciding upon a career in public practice, he trained with a large regional firm of Chartered Accountants based in Leicester. In 1989, an opportunity presented itself for Adrian to move back to his home town of Market Harborough with the challenge of developing further the long established Berry's practice. He is now the "old boy" partner in the practice and looks after a varied portfolio of clients, with particular expertise in the areas of haulage, construction, medical practioners, retail and general owner-managed businesses.

Adrian is a keen golfer and mountain walker with a passion for the Lake District. Following on from his rugby playing days, Adrian is now the proud treasurer of Market Harborough Rugby Club (but has strangely remained a lifelong fan of Leicester City!).

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Mark Woods BSc(Hons) FCA

Mark graduated from Kent University in 1984, completing an honours degree in Chemistry. After deciding upon a career in accountancy Mark trained with a large firm of Chartered Accountants in Leicester. In 1988 he moved to a national firm based in their Leicester and Hinckley offices and gained experience of both small and medium owner-managed businesses. Mark established his own practice after a management buyout of the Hinckley office. In 2001, he merged with Berry's and brought with him a wide knowledge of private practice and commercial life. Mark now deals with corporate services, audit, taxation, corporate finance, management buyouts and strategic long-term tax planning.

Mark's interests outside of the office include golf and rugby. He now coaches the junior section at Oakham Rugby Club.

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Rebecca Walden FCCA

Rebecca Walden became a partner at Berry Accountants in 2006, having built up 19 years accountancy experience covering all aspects of business.

She tries to achieve a good work-life balance by pursuing her passions; studying and reading forensic science, gardening, cooking and socialising.

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David Holyland FCA

David was educated at Market Harborough Grammar School and joined the firm as an articled clerk in 1952 - barring a two-year stint in National Service, he has been with us ever since! David qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1958 and served under Douglas Berry (son of the founder of the firm) and Sid Thomas.

In 1967, David joined with Gerald Mugridge in partnership to acquire the business and he continued as partner for 40 years until partial retirement in 2007. David now acts as a consultant with particular interest in personal taxation, including Capital Gains and Inheritance Taxes.

David is a lifelong Leicester City supporter and is a stalwart of his home village's cricket club at Gumley, where he played for 40 years. He is also a keen golfer with Market Harborough Golf Club where he served as Hon Treasurer for 25 years and was captain for the club's centenary year in 1998.

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David Mugridge

David was born in Market Harborough and undertook his initial accountancy training at Leicester Polytechnic before continuing this "in house" with Berry Accountants, under the critical eye of his father, who was partner for 21 years with David Holyland.

David deals personally with a wide variety of small businesses and personal tax cases, but specialises in Rural and Agricultural clients.

To relax, David enjoys spending quality time with his family, especially holidaying in "interesting places" and assisting in local charity work.

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Sunita Khurmi CTA, FCCA

Sunita graduated from University with a BA Honours degree in Economics and went to work for a London accountancy firm Rawlinson and Hunter. She started her career as an accountant and is now a Fellow of Association of Certified Accountants. Sunita went on to specialise in taxation and is a qualified Chartered Tax Advisor.

In 2007, the rural life beckoned and Sunita and her family moved to the stunning countryside of Rutland. She also joined Berry's heading up our tax department, overseeing all areas of taxation within the firm.

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Simon Holyland

Simon first started at Berry Accountants in 1984 as an accounts clerk. He became IT Manager in 1996 overseeing the introduction of the office’s first full computer network and has been involved in it’s development ever since, with additions of software covering all areas of tax, accountancy and practice management. Simon has also developed Excel-based solutions for clients and in-office systems.

Outside of work, Simon helps out with lighting for local theatre groups, for which he also designs programmes and posters. In addition to 2d design, he is also developing an interest in 3d motion graphics. None of which helps his image as a “bit of a computer geek”.

He is a keen non-golfer.