Bookkeeping. Payroll. Management Accounts.
Meet the Morphry Thyme team: the bookkeepers, management accountants, payroll and HR specialists who look after your numbers every day. We combine professional expertise with a personal touch, working in QuickBooks and Xero to keep your finances organised and compliant.
Even if you only know us by email or phone, here’s your chance to put faces to names and meet the people behind the numbers.
It’s a bit sad – QuickBooks, Spreadsheets and Data interrogation!
Gardeners World on a Friday night – who doesn’t love a bit of Monty Don?
Coffee in the morning, Tea in the afternoon. It’s the law.
I love a trip to the coast. Don’t mind where, just some nice, fresh sea air to blow away the cobwebs.
Kisstory is generally on my Alexa, so 90’s/00’s Dance/Trance, although I do enjoy a bit of ELO.
Ben Aldridge – Director
Ben founded Morphry Thyme in 2021 to support small businesses with outsourced finance. With over 20 years’ experience in practice and industry, he has worked closely with SMEs and owner‑managed businesses.
He is passionate about cloud accounting and is a certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor. Ben believes modern software isn’t just about compliance — it’s a smarter, more efficient way to work.
I work with:
QuickBooks
Xero
Dext
Fathom
Ask me about:
Cloud software migrations
Management accounts
Complex bookkeeping queries
Outside of work, I enjoy life with my wife, two children, and our menagerie of pets. I’m also a big football fan and never say no to a good real ale.
Caravanning
Sitcom – Friday Night Dinner
Cornwall
Anything upbeat that I can have a dance to!
Louise Partridge – Management Accountant
Working days: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
Louise joined Morphry Thyme in February 2023, bringing over 25 years of experience in practice and industry. As part of the leadership team, she helps shape our finance strategy while supporting SMEs across construction, consultancy, agriculture, and trades.
Her background in manufacturing finance sharpened her focus on providing timely, actionable information to guide business decisions. At Morphry Thyme, Louise produces management accounts, leads payroll, and supports clients with VAT and bookkeeping.
I work with:
QuickBooks
Xero
Dext
BrightPay
Modulr
Fathom
Ask me about:
Payroll
Management accounts
Forecasting
Complex VAT/bookkeeping queries
Outside of work, I’m usually outdoors with my family and our energetic Labrador.
Art & music
Rewatching Motherland or Seinfeld
Both, equally!
Wells
Grunge/rock
Rebecca Miller – Management Accountant
Working days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
Rebecca joined the team in December 2025, bringing 25 years of experience in practice. She is ACCA qualified and has experience assisting clients across various sectors including not-for-profit, manufacturing, retail and trades.
I work with:
QuickBooks
Xero
Dext
Ask me about:
Xero, QuickBooks, and Dext queries
Random trivia – I do love a quiz!
David Attenborough/Nature documentaries
Coffee, white and one!
Scotland
I happily listen to anything, but I do have a soft spot for 80’s rock and 00’s pop punk/emo!
Angela Bramham – HR Manager
Working days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
Angela joined Morphry Thyme in 2022 and is now part of the leadership team, combining HR and marketing responsibilities. She holds a Business Management degree and a CIPD Level 5 Diploma in People Management.
She manages social media, branding, and HR compliance, while supporting clients with onboarding, contracts, and everyday HR processes. Angela helps small businesses stay compliant, organised, and confident in managing their people.
I work with:
QuickBooks
Xero
Dext
BrightManager/Engager
BrightPay
HRIS (Atlas/Citation & Breathe HR)
Ask me about:
HR administration and documentation
Payroll and onboarding
Xero, QuickBooks, and Dext queries
Outside of work, I’m busy raising my children, caring for pets, and researching my family’s military history.
Canine Nutrition
Eating ice cream from the tub
Strong Tea
Byron Bay
Pop
Emma Livingstone – Accounts Assistant
Working days: Monday to Thursday, 9am – 5pm
Emma joined Morphry Thyme as an Accounts Assistant, bringing with her a degree in Accounting & Finance and over fifteen years’ experience working as a Finance Assistant for a number of well‑known companies.
She has a strong understanding of day‑to‑day finance operations and supports clients across bookkeeping, VAT, and management accounts, with a practical, organised approach to her work.
I work with:
Ask me about:
Bookkeeping
Outside of the office, I’m kept busy by Charlie and Elsie, my two Dalmatians, who keep me entertained in equal measure! I also enjoy a DIY challenge and with the help of my dad’s tips and tricks, I’m getting better and better.
Friends sitcom
The Pitch Perfect movies
Tea with a sweetener, I guess I’m not sweet enough yet!
Norfolk – beauty on my doorstep
Pop – with a 10 year old daughter you can’t avoid Taylor Swift for long!
Lorna Kaye – Accounts Assistant
Working days: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
Lorna joined Morphry Thyme in June 2023 as an Accounts Assistant. Her background includes running a family business and later working in its finance department following acquisition. She is currently progressing with her accountancy qualifications.
She works across bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, and management accounts, bringing hands‑on experience and a practical mindset.
I work with:
QuickBooks
Xero
Dext
BrightPay
Modulr
Ask me about:
Bookkeeping
VAT returns
Payroll
Credit control
Management accounts
Outside of the office, I enjoy family time, dog walks, and cheering on my children’s football teams.
Spreadsheets and ‘The Big Bang Theory’ (the sitcom and the Science)
Craft and Cake
Tea and Lattes!
Has to be Home!
80’s music (mostly Prince)
Tina Vallance – Accounts Assistant
Working days: Monday to Thursday
Tina joined Morphry Thyme in March 2025, with a career in finance spanning big four accountancy firms to local charities. She currently supports clients with bookkeeping and management accounts.
I work with:
Xero
QuickBooks
Dext
Ask me about:
General bookkeeping
VAT
Accounting queries
When I’m not at my desk, I’m usually with my family at a motorsport event or enjoying a quiet browse in a bookshop with a café stop.
Maths, mainly algebra (don’t judge it before you try it)
Playing kendama, didn’t break anything yet.
Water is my go to drink, coffee if debits don’t equal credits.
Fantasy, on a beach in Greece, realistically, any other beach – my company matters the most.
Anything which doesn’t include sad lyrics.
Angel Pircalabescu – Bookkeeper
Working days: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
Angel joined Morphry Thyme as an apprentice bookkeeper with a passion for mathematics, business operations, and relationship building. His ultimate goal is to become a chartered accountant and build his own sustainable company.
I work with:
Dext
QuickBooks
Xero
My hobbies include investing in personal development, keeping a healthy mind and body through sports, and spending quality time with friends and family.
Music and Father Ted
The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross!
Tea with milk, half a sugar (and a biscuit!)
Norfolk
I love a variety of genres, but my favourite has to be late 90’s/early 2000’s dance and trance
Gemma Nichols – Bookkeeper
Working days: Tuesday & Thursday
Gemma joined Morphry Thyme in April 2022 and supports smaller clients on a part‑time basis. She is AAT qualified and has 8 years of experience in accountancy, having previously worked in Norwich‑based practices.
She specialises in bookkeeping and CIS support, and is a certified advisor in both QuickBooks and Xero.
I work with:
QuickBooks
Xero
Dext
Ask me about:
CIS
General bookkeeping queries
QuickBooks and Xero support
Outside of work, I enjoy crochet, gardening, and spending time with my family.
History – researching my family tree
Kebab on a Saturday night
Coffee, milk with 2 sugars, I’m not sweet enough!
The beach, preferably in the sunshine
Depends on my mood, but loud so you can drown out my singing voice
Rachael Luther – Bookkeeper
Working days: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
Rachael joined Morphry Thyme in November 2023, bringing a background in accounts supervision and credit control. She is AAT Level 2 qualified and currently studying Level 3.
Her work covers bookkeeping and credit control services for clients.
I work with:
Xero
QuickBooks
Dext
Ask me about:
Bookkeeping
Credit control
QuickBooks and Xero support
Outside work, I enjoy socialising, travelling, and spending time with my grown‑up children.
Sewing & Crafting
Binge watching TV series
Generally coffee, having previously worked for a coffee company, I have developed a taste for it!
Walking along the Norfolk coast
It’s varied, but you’ve got to love the 80’s!
Stephanie Potter – Bookkeeper
Working days: Monday to Friday
Stephanie joined Morphry Thyme in January 2025 as a Bookkeeper. She supports a variety of clients with day‑to‑day bookkeeping.
I work with:
QuickBooks
Xero
Dext
Ask me about:
General bookkeeping queries
Xero, QuickBooks, and Dext
In my spare time, I love walking along Norfolk’s coastline, watching films with my family, and working on home improvement and sewing projects.
Sourdough bread
Chocolate 
Norfolk Coast
I know it is controversial, but anything but Taylor Swift!
Sylwia Muzyka – Bookkeeper
Working days: Tuesday to Thursday
Sylwia joined Morphry Thyme in September 2026 as a Bookkeeper. She supports a variety of clients with day‑to‑day bookkeeping.
I work with:
QuickBooks
Xero
Dext
Ask me about:
General bookkeeping queries
Xero, QuickBooks, and Dext
Daria Olkhovyk – Payroll Assistant
Working days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday mornings
Daria joined our payroll team in 2026 after completing her Sage Level 2 Payroll Certificate, and she also holds a degree in International Economic Relations, bringing a great mix of knowledge and enthusiasm as she starts building her career in payroll and accounting.
I work with:
BrightPay
Ask me about:
General payroll queries
Saving money
Soaps
It depends on the time of day
Peak District
It’s too hard to pick one! I enjoy most fun and upbeat tunes, especially nineties & noughties pop, indie and dnb. I also like a good Ibiza chillout or dance playlist.
Vicky Stafford – Executive Assistant
Working days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
Vicky joined Morphry Thyme in July 2023 as Business Administrator. With a background in procurement and account management, she now manages client onboarding and internal admin processes, as well as offering Company Secretarial Services.
I work with:
BrightManager
Engager
Bright CoSec
Ask me about:
Client onboarding
BrightManager setup
Company Secretarial Support
Compliance support
I love exploring our local area with my husband, daughters, and our growing collection of pets.
Animals
Playing on my Nintendo Switch
Tea – Coffee is a definite no no!
Home
Anything upbeat but not repetitive!
Jemma Aldridge – Director
Jemma co‑directs Morphry Thyme alongside Ben, supporting the day‑to‑day running of the business with a focus on decision‑making, admin, and client communication.
Her background spans purchasing, early years education, and small business ownership.
Outside of work, I enjoy family life with our children, dogs, and a rotating cast of adopted animals. I also love crafting and sell handmade items in local gift shops.
