Lewis Smith & Co. - Our People

Andrew Smith FCCA

Since leaving college I have spent my entire career in public practice. I studied and trained with three local firms and qualified in 1996. Three years later I joined Lewis Smith & Co. and became a partner in 2002. I am always keen to make sure that working for a client means exactly that - i.e. giving them or their business something more than just a set of numbers. I have a wealth of experience in many areas of business, tax and accountancy and always look forward to a new client assignment.

It's your round!..........make mine a Guinness.

Email: andrew@lewissmith.com

Craig Beale FCCA

I joined Lewis Smith & Co. in 2005 after 15 years experience with two well established local practices. Shortly after joining I had the opportunity of becoming a partner which I duly accepted. I have a wide and varied knowledge within many business sectors and I pride myself on being able to give clients the best advice in a language they understand.

Hobbies include: football...football...football.

It's your round!..........Pint of lager please!

Email: craig@lewissmith.com

Peter Smith FCA

I now act as a part time consultant and advisor having spent the previous twenty years being the "Smith" in Lewis Smith & Co. Prior to this I was an MD at a large manufacturing company so have seen and experienced both "sides of the fence". My life and work experiences are now used to help support the current partners as required, when they can prise me away from the golf course! My main role is now to advise on complex tax issues, share valuations and management buy outs.

It's your round!..........Glass of merlot

Email: peter@lewissmith.com

Karen Smith FCCA

As with the partners, I have been in the accounting profession since the age of 18. As office manager I handle much of the practice compliance work, but I am also very "hands-on" with much of the day to day accounting and taxation tasks.

It's your round!..........Gin and Tonic!

Email: karen@lewissmith.com

David Stevens BA (Hons) FCA

2008 marked my 15th year with Lewis Smith & Co. having previously worked for a larger regional firm. I qualified in 1992. During my years with Lewis Smith I have built up many good relationships with clients and am involved with many different work aspects of the practice.

It's your round!..........A pint of (real) ale.

Email: david@lewissmith.com

Jo Pollard

I have a 20 year employment history with Lewis Smith & Co. My main responsibility in recent years has been managing the practice bookkeeping bureau. I have a great understanding of the Sage financial products and am often referred to as "Sage Guru!". Due to this role I tend to be mainly office based which means I am on hand whenever a client needs help.

It's your round!..........A Stella Artois if you please!

Email: jo@lewissmith.com

Stuart Gregory

I began my accounting career working in industry, having spent 5 years as company accountant for a large printing business in the North West. In 2001 I relocated to the Midlands and moved into practice, joining Lewis Smith & Co. two years later. I gained my ACCA qualification to become a Certified Accountant in 2010. My years in industry have given me a fantastic grounding not only in accounting, but in business itself. I act for many of the firm's clients in a management accountant capacity and enjoy dealing on a personal level with business owners.

It's your round!..........Bottle of Peroni por favor!

Email: stuart@lewissmith.com

Stephen Duffen

I knew from an early age that I wanted to become an accountant so once I completed my A-levels I began working in a local practice. I gained over 2 years experience before moving to Lewis Smith & Co in January 2007. I am currently training towards gaining the ACCA qualification and hope to achieve this within the next couple of years. My role is predominately producing accounts from clients' books and records but I am also involved in management accounts and VAT Returns.

It's your round!..........Vodka and Red Bull.

Email: steve@lewissmith.com

Suzanne Beale

I worked in the banking sector for 10 years before having a "family break" (2 wonderful girls). I joined Lewis Smith & Co on a part-time basis in July 2007 in an administrative role. My main role is credit control, so if you don't get to speak to me that's probably a good thing! I also help with bookkeeping and payroll services for clients and the practice.

It's your round!..........Dry white wine (Pinot Grigio) please.

Email: suzanne@lewissmith.com

Sheila Plevey

Having worked at Lewis Smith & Co for over 25 years I've certainly earned a good holiday! I work within the admin. department and help run the payroll bureau as well as perform secretarial and reception duties. The benefit of being here for so long is knowing all the clients and their businesses, some have been clients since my first days and it's nice to have such consistency.

It's your round!..........Cup of tea (Glass of red when on holiday!)

Email: sheila@lewissmith.com

Yvonne Jones

I joined Lewis Smith & Co straight from school in 1991 and have spent my entire working life here. My main responsibilities are to help run the payroll bureau, secretarial and reception duties alongside Sheila. I also help with client bookkeeping as required. I enjoy being busy at work so it helps being in such a busy office environment. I've also got a little baby boy now to keep me busy at home as well!

It's your round!..........Cider.

Email: yvonne@lewissmith.com

Stephen Adderley

I joined Lewis Smith & Co in March 2008 having worked at a medium size practice in Coventry for 2 years. I have now passed my AAT exams and have moved on to the ACCA in due course. My main role is to produce accounts from clients' records and I also prepare management accounts and VAT Returns for our clients. As can be seen from my picture I'm a Birmingham City supporter which causes much debate on a Monday morning!

It's your round!..........Pint of lager..

Email: stephen@lewissmith.com