
Manuel Baptista
Director Accounting, Senior AdviserDipAcc, MIPA AFA
Beyond the spreadsheets and staying on top of tax rules and regulations, I love that my role as an Accountant gives me the opportunity to help clients make confident financial decisions.
I’m a sounding board for their ideas, thoughts, and opinions.
When a business owner walks away relieved, with clarity and direction, that’s fuel for me. Making complex money matters understandable and actionable – it’s fulfilling.
I focus on explaining their numbers in a way they understand – what the figures mean, where they’re headed, where they’ve been, and what to prepare for.
I never want to bore them with accounting terminology. My goal is to simplify things so they feel informed and empowered.
Off the clock, you’ll catch me spending time with my family, cheering on Everton FC and watching Liga Portugal (Portugal Premier League).
I’m partial to indulging in a nice glass of wine. I also enjoy following rugby league, and car racing.

- Diploma of Accounting
- Member of the Institute of Public Accountants
Manuel in the hot seat
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If you could have dinner with anyone dead or alive who would it be?Bob Proctor
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What’s your favourite quote?“Don’t wish it were easier, wish you were better”
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If you could live in any city in the world for a year, where would it be and why?Lisbon. I want to soak up the culture and history of the country I was born in.