Nicola Smithson

Nicki Smithson is a calm, dependable and highly organised Accounts and Health & Safety professional with over 15 years of bookkeeping experience.

Naturally personable and soft-spoken, she brings a steady and reassuring presence to every environment she works in. Nicki is known for her ability to listen fully, take in information with ease, and begin organising and actioning tasks almost instinctively — she often has things arranged and underway before others have even finished explaining.

Her career includes roles within two major solicitor firms in Leeds, followed by her long-standing position at Hartley & Worstenholme. During this time, she has developed strong expertise in accounts administration, financial processes, compliance and day-to-day office operations. Nicki is valued for her honesty, consistency and her quietly efficient working style. She doesn’t rush or create chaos; instead, she brings structure, clarity and calm, making her a reliable anchor in busy or high-pressure settings.

Outside of her professional work, Nicki is deeply connected to nature and its rhythms. She finds balance, focus and grounding through cold-water and wild swimming, embracing the clarity and reset that come with stepping into the elements. Her favourite swims are under the full moon, where the quiet glow and stillness create a peaceful, almost ritual-like atmosphere. She is a dedicated moon-watcher, naturally attuned to cycles and shifts that bring meaning and reflection into her life. Nicki’s interests extend to crystals, witchy practices and seasonal sabbats, which she approaches with curiosity, intention and a sense of tradition. She enjoys the grounding energy of crystals, the symbolic nature of each season, and the subtle magic woven into these practices. Together, these passions give her a calm, intuitive presence that complements her organised and steady approach to work.