Founder

Nicole Hague has over 25 years’ experience in Chartered Accounting, including 16 years as partner in traditional bricks and mortar compliance-based model accounting firms. She also has a strong knowledge base in the property development and construction sector, as a co-director of 20+ years. And she is a director on the Isaac Theatre Royal Board. She understands the highs and lows of business ownership first-hand, from the teething problems to the growth and ongoing pain points, to the successes and celebrations. This makes her an empathetic and trustworthy comrade, and an integral alliance and business partner on your business journey, be it as business coach, business advisor or business mentor.

Nicole founded NH+A as a modern accounting practice, after identifying that clients need more than just an annual set of accounts and a tax return; followed up with one meeting a year (if you’re lucky!) between the client and their accountant. Working with clients on a more regular basis, helping them to look forward, providing education, helping clients to understand the story their numbers are telling them and the levers in their business they can alter to increase profit and improve cashflow is where value lies for NH+A’s clients, as well as being a lot more fun!

Over the past decade, Nicole has designed a business development program that provides genuine value to clients. Compliance work (those financial statements and income tax returns that the IRD and bank require which clients consider a grudge purchase) is a by-product of what has been developed at NH+A. Family is of utmost importance to Nicole and is a core value upon which NH+A has been founded. Being “present” is a strong philosophy of Nicole’s. When not working with clients, Nicole spends her time with her husband, two gorgeous teenage girls and a beautiful dog, Freddy. NH+A’s niche is working with like-minded business owners who live by the same values with mutual respect.

Client Relations & Operations

Shiela is a detail-oriented and organised person, takes pride in completing tasks on time with accuracy and provides quality output to clients. Her expansive knowledge allows her to take on any task assigned (which is usually beyond Nicole’s repertoire) and exceed the expectations of NH+A. Luckily, Shiela is patient and has strong values of perseverance, discipline, commitment, and excellence.

With industry specialisation in real estate, she has assisted diverse client needs to Real Estate Investors, Agents and Brokers in the United States. Shiela has a strong knowledge of property management, lead generation, social media management, digital marketing, and research. To add to her spectrum; she has also worked as an associate professor and assistant research coordinator in a university.

When not at work, Shiela has a passion for traveling, learning new cultures + experiences, and working on self-development in conjunction with a work-life balanced lifestyle.

As clients, you will all hear from Shiela on a regular basis.

Office Wellbeing Officer

Freddy understands that health and wellbeing are the foundation stones for success, at a professional and personal level.

When the team has been at their desks too long, Freddy calls ‘time out’. Tea, treats, fresh air and a scooch around the block are often all it takes to reboot.

Freddy has no interest in accounting, compliance or best practice but he is tidy, considerate, patient and adorable, making him a much loved and valued team member. Freddy has been with NH+A since its inception. He is a keen tennis spectator and park walker and is committed to upskilling.

Clients often book a meeting with NH+A, just so they can get a cuddle from Freddy!