Meet The Team

Nick is proud to continue the family legacy at Brighton Tax (Paddenburg and Co), over four decades after his father first founded the practice.

As Director and Personal Tax Specialist, Nick works closely with individuals, families, and business owners, helping them navigate personal tax with clarity, confidence, and peace of mind.

Nick believes that by leading by example, he helps set the direction for the team, shape the team ethos, and ensure the highest standards of service are delivered to every client. He is passionate about building long-term relationships and ensuring clients feel supported at every stage of their financial journey. Whether tackling complex tax matters or providing straightforward, practical advice, his focus is always on delivering trustworthy, approachable guidance.

Outside of work, Nick is happiest staying active, whether walking the dog, hitting the gym, or socialising with friends. He is a bit of a social butterfly at heart and believes that a balanced life makes him a better advisor.

Peter is an accountant with more than 30 years of experience in practice, advising a diverse portfolio of clients, including SMEs, owner-managed, and family-run businesses.

As a Director of the firm, Peter oversees all limited company clients, providing strategic oversight and commercially focused advice. His approach is disciplined, pragmatic, and grounded in extensive professional experience, ensuring that every solution is technically robust, practical, and aligned with each client’s objectives.

Throughout his career, Peter has supported clients through every stage of the business lifecycle – from incorporation and growth to tax planning and succession. His expertise and judgement help clients navigate complex financial and commercial challenges with confidence, while fostering long-term, trusted relationships.

Peter’s professional rigour, depth of knowledge, and commitment to excellence continue to guide his work and contribute to the firm’s reputation for delivering consistent, long-term value to clients.

After starting his accountancy career in 2018, Kamil joined the team in early 2020, shortly before lockdown. Since then, he has become the office’s go-to Excel wizard, always ready with a clever formula or time-saving solution. In 2025, he proudly completed his ACCA qualification, further strengthening his technical expertise. Outside the office, he enjoys cooking but admits he much prefers the eating part.

He stays active through weight training, enjoying the challenge of pushing for that next personal best, and also loves playing football whenever he gets the chance. Kamil brings energy, curiosity, and a quietly dependable attitude to the team every day.

With over twelve years of practice experience, Charlotte has worked with a wide range of clients throughout her career, providing clear and reliable guidance from the set-up of businesses all the way through to the preparation of year-end accounts.

Since joining Brighton Tax in 2020, Charlotte oversees the processing of payrolls and CIS within the practice, ensuring clients remain compliant with their responsibilities as an employer. Charlotte has in depth knowledge on Xero and along with her warmth, patience and careful attention to detail, she enjoys providing Xero training and implementing systems to streamline bookkeeping and payroll processes.

In her spare time, she enjoys listening to music and learning languages.

Niran is an accountant with over four years of practice experience, primarily working with small and medium-sized businesses. Paddenburg and Co Ltd is the second practice Niran has joined in 2023, following the completion of a Master’s in Finance and Management. It has truly become a home away from home.

Within this practice, Niran has gained hands-on experience in preparing year-end accounts for a diverse range of clients. Niran also provides ongoing support with day-to-day record keeping, VAT submissions, and payroll processing.

Niran’s main goal is to offer professional yet friendly and personalised support, helping clients feel confident and supported as they grow their businesses.

Takura joined the firm in April 2025, bringing with him five years of hands-on experience in tax compliance and advisory. Detail-driven and approachable, Takura is committed to delivering clear, reliable guidance to help clients navigate complex issues with confidence. Since joining, Takura has been motivated to grow technically while contributing to the firm’s collaborative culture.

Outside of work, Takura is actively involved in the local community as a football coach, enjoying the opportunity to develop young players and help them build confidence both on and off the pitch. As a proud Brighton & Hove Albion season ticket holder, Takura can often be found supporting the Seagulls, whether at home or away, most weekends.

Hendrick first joined us when he was just eight weeks old, and over time he’s grown into our resident gentle giant — a Rhodesian Ridgeback with a heart as big as his paws. He may not crunch the numbers, but he’s an expert at something equally important: boosting office spirit.

While he’s only “on duty” part-time, his impact is full-time. Hendrick’s not here to chase invoices or collect debts — he’s here to greet you with a wagging tail, calm nerves, and a friendly face that’s far more approachable than any reminder from accounts receivable.

You’ll often find him doing rounds for ear scratches, supervising biscuit breaks, or napping quietly in a corner of the office (yes, even “meetings”). He has impeccable etiquette (for a dog), and he’s become a vital part of our day-to-day.

If you’re in the office when Hendrick is around, don’t be shy — say hello! He’s always up for making a new friend… just don’t try to steal his snacks.