Meet the Team
The strength of our business and the service we give to our clients lies in the quality and experience of our people in dealing with entrepreneurs and business owners of all types and sizes. Over the past 22 years the company has grown and developed substantially.
Our Partners and Directors as seen below offer vast experience from both large accountancy practices and small practices, offering distinct expertise in our service areas. Behind the Partners there is a team of enthusiastic professionals dedicated to providing a friendly and efficient service, which adds value to your business.
ANDREW BAGGOTT
View my business cardAndrew Baggott is one of Clarke Nicklin’s managing partners having acquired the practice with fellow managing partner Steve Humphries in 2004.
Andrew is from Strines where he resides with his wife and three children. In his spare time he still manages to turn out for 5 aside football games, and manages a local under 8’s football team, with the occasional game of tennis with the kids. Read more »
STEVE HUMPHRIES
View my business cardSteve Humphries is one of Clarke Nicklin’s Managing Partners having acquired the practice in 2004.
Steve lives in Bramhall with his wife and three children. He is a keen tennis player, enjoys watching football and is passionate about real ale! Read more »
BRIAN BRADLEY
View my business cardBrian Bradley is partner at Clarke Nicklin, having been promoted to the role in July 2010.
Brian lives in Shaw Heath with his wife Liz and their two children. Away from the practice Brian is a season ticket holder at Manchester United and has a passion for rock music. Read more »
TONY JAKARA
View my business cardTony Jakara is tax partner at Clarke Nicklin.
Tony lives in Lowton near Leigh. He is a long suffering Bolton Wanderers supporter and often organises and hosts quizzes for the Clarke Nicklin team. Read more »
SCOTT HERBERT
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View my business cardScott Herbert is a partner at Clarke Nicklin Financial Planning, joining in 2005.
Scott is from Stockport where he lives with his wife and three young children. He enjoys playing football and is a lifelong Manchester city supporter. Read more »
PAUL MELLOR
View my business cardPaul Mellor is director at Clarke Nicklin.
Paul lives in Bramhall. He enjoys socialising and watching football, particularly Manchester City. Read more »
PAUL DRAPER
View my business cardPaul Draper is tax partner at Clarke Nicklin having joined in early 2010.
Paul is married and lives in Bolton. When not enjoying tax he likes walking, travelling and trying to keep an old Porsche roadworthy. Read more »
GRAHAM TRAVIS
View my business cardGraham Travis joined Clarke Nicklin in 2010 when he was appointed audit partner.
Graham lives in Mobberley and has two teenage daughters. He is a keen cyclist, likes to keep fit and enjoys skiing. He is a Manchester United supporter, but prefers to watch them on TV to avoid the queues. Read more »
GRAHAM CLARKE
View my business cardGraham Clarke is one of Clarke Nicklin’s founder partners having merged his own long established practice with W Nicklin & Co in 1987.
Graham lives with his wife Susan in High Lane, Stockport and has a keen interest in many sports, particularly cricket and football, and now spends time enjoying his eight grandchildren. Read more »







