About Us

Harris 21 is a values-led, female-founded, digital and innovative accountancy practice with a team of non-traditional experiences and diverse skill sets to help you.

Our unique perspective, wealth of business experience and digital-first approach set us apart in the industry.  We are dedicated to helping businesses, property owners and individuals achieve their goals.

We’re dedicated to building long-term relationships based on trust, integrity, and mutual respect.  We’re committed to your success.

If you’re looking for more than just a transactional accountant, you’ve come to the right place.

Contact us today to learn more.

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fabulous team

Caroline Coates LLB (Hons), MAAT

Caroline joined us in 2022 bringing her extensive experience in accounting for small businesses. 

After achieving an LLB (hons) degree in Law, Caroline lived between London and Switzerland, returning to the North East and qualifying as a Certified Accountant in 2016.

She is extremely knowledgeable in the property rental business, being a landlord herself since 1997, and has a passion for simplifying the accounting processes for landlords and small businesses.

Caroline is our specialist in Quickbooks, being a pro-advisor.

Caroline is calm, friendly and super efficient. Her varied experience is a welcome addition to our team and for our clients.

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Cheryl Price BA (Hons), FCCA

Cheryl joined us in 2022 bringing vast experience from both practice and industry and works with our SME clients.

After achieving a BA (hons) degree in Business Studies, Cheryl started her professional career in one of the ‘Big 4’ accountancy firms working in audit, gaining her ACCA qualification in 2008. Her next step took her into management accounting roles within multinational companies in oil shipping, energy provision and property management working in Newcastle and London.

Following a move back to the North East in 2017, Cheryl worked for five years in association management, taking responsibility for the financial management of associations ranging from small to large not for profit organisations.

Cheryl is Xero pro-certified.

Cheryl’s breadth of experience and knowledge is crucial to helping support and advise our business clients. She is friendly, efficient, personable and reliable.

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Claire Priestley BA (Hons)

Claire is the founder of Harris 21 and has many years of experience both working with SMEs, individuals and running her own business for the last ten years.

After achieving a BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance, she worked in a large multi-national firm in the Corporate Tax Department looking after large companies and subsidiaries.

She then moved into practice working with a variety of SMEs, before setting up her own company, focusing on helping SMEs, business owners, rental property owners and individuals.

Claire has vast experience advising clients particularly in relation to their taxes and helping to put strategies in place for business growth, delivering workshops and training.  She has a passion for streamlining work processes, simplifying systems and optimising time.

Claire is friendly, approachable and is passionate about sustainability for businesses. Her experience helps support our clients to achieve their goals.

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Jamie Fryer BA (Hons), LLB

Joining us in 2021 as Harris 21’s Operations Coordinator, Jamie picks up the majority of the non-accountancy related activities to guarantee the rest of the business can focus on what they do best.

Originally with an academic background in Law, Jamie took the skills he acquired with his First Class Degree to hit the ground running, taking on many administrative and managerial duties alongside a host of other responsibilities.

Alongside his experience within the legal sector, Jamie also spent years as a contractor in banking which gave him enough knowledge and experience in finance to ensure his transition into accountancy was a smooth one.

Jamie’s outside perspective allows him to bring fresh ideas to the business and makes sure we are not beholden to the standard way of operating.

In line with our paper-free ethos Jamie has implemented various digital processes and systems keeping us on track with all our compliance requirements.

Jamie is a valued member of team who helps keep everything running smoothly.

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