Our Editorial Team

Areas of Expertise

Sarah Mitchell is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) with over 14 years of hands-on experience working with UK small and medium-sized businesses. Before founding AccountingCompare's editorial team, she spent seven years as a senior accountant at a Big Four firm and a further five years running her own practice in Manchester, where she helped hundreds of sole traders and limited companies migrate to cloud-based accounting systems. Sarah's deep expertise in Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliance, VAT returns, and HMRC regulations makes her the authoritative voice behind our software reviews and compliance guides. She personally tests every piece of software featured on the site, evaluating usability, feature depth, and value for money from the perspective of a practising accountant. When she is not reviewing software, Sarah contributes to the ICAEW's Technology Faculty and speaks at small business finance events across the UK.

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James Okafor is a Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) qualified specialist and experienced finance journalist based in London. With a decade of experience spanning in-house payroll management for a 300-person retail group and freelance writing for leading UK finance publications, James brings a uniquely practical perspective to payroll and HR software coverage. At AccountingCompare, James is responsible for all payroll-related content, including our in-depth payroll software guides, RTI compliance explainers, and employer obligations articles. He has a particular interest in how payroll software integrates with broader accounting platforms, and regularly benchmarks leading solutions against HMRC's Real Time Information requirements. James also covers broader business finance topics including expense management, employee benefits, and the financial implications of hiring. He is a regular contributor to the CIPP's Professional in Payroll, Pensions and Reward journal.

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Priya Sharma is a Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) with nine years of experience in UK personal and business tax, having previously worked as a tax manager at a regional accountancy firm in Birmingham. She now combines consultancy work with full-time editorial writing, focusing on the intersection of tax legislation and the software tools that help individuals and businesses stay compliant. At AccountingCompare, Priya leads our tax and compliance content, covering everything from Self Assessment guides and IR35 explainers to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD ITSA) and Corporation Tax returns. Her writing is grounded in real-world HMRC guidance and is regularly updated to reflect the latest legislative changes. Priya has a particular passion for helping freelancers, contractors, and self-employed individuals understand their tax obligations without the jargon. She is a member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation and contributes to their Low Incomes Tax Reform Group.

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Tom Henderson is a technology analyst and software reviewer with eight years of experience evaluating fintech and accounting platforms for UK businesses. Before joining AccountingCompare, Tom worked as a product analyst at a London-based fintech consultancy, where he advised scaling businesses on accounting software selection, ERP implementations, and financial data infrastructure. At AccountingCompare, Tom is responsible for our technical software analysis, covering integration ecosystems, API capabilities, mobile applications, and the suitability of platforms for growing and enterprise-level businesses. He is the primary reviewer for complex platforms such as NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and Odoo, and writes our guides on software migration, data security, and multi-entity accounting. Tom has a strong interest in open-source accounting solutions and the evolving role of AI in financial management software. He holds a degree in Computer Science with Business from the University of Edinburgh and regularly contributes to UK fintech media.