Meet the Team

Jonathan Riley
Senior Partner and proprietor

My career started over 20 years’ ago, working in a variety of industries. I started with a private cosmetic surgery company in Cheshire, beginning my studies for the Association of Accounting Technicians qualification. I qualified in the June of 2000 whilst with the globally recognised Amec Construction Ltd, based in Manchester gaining a breadth of experience.

Using my AAT qualification, I set up my own bookkeeping business, over the years; I built a small client base at the same time pursuing the CIMA qualification through distance learning. In 2010 I met my wife and in 2011 relocated to Chesterfield. Finding a position with James Engineering Construction Ltd based in Alfreton.

I joined David F Lee in November, 2013, worked my way through the ACCA qualification and taking over the practice in April, 2022 I am supported by Harry and Kate.

Email:jonathan@dflee.co.uk

Harry Dowding
Accountant

Our youthful enthusiasm comes from Harry Dowding who is training for his qualification with the ACCA after completing his AAT.

I developed my business and accountancy skills before being offered the opportunity to gain more hands-on experience with David F Lee Associates. I completed my AAT qualification and I am now studying towards my ACCA qualification.

Email:harry@dflee.co.uk

Kate Hurford
Accountant assistant

We are all well organised by Kate Hurford, she runs our payroll and bookkeeping facilities and has much experience in administration, having worked in various areas of accounting and administrative support.

Email:kate@dflee.co.uk

Our small team has wide experience in the accounting profession, industry and commerce and offers a wide breadth of knowledge which has proved important to our clients over the ever changing years.

As a team we have a wide variety of clients from small to medium sized business, both self employed and limited companies, to individuals needing support in dealing with HM Revenue & Customs. We help in matters such as completing their annual tax returns in the most effective manner and ensuring that deadlines are met and tax is paid at the appropriate rate. With the rate at which technology is being embraced by HM Revenue & Customs and deadlines being enforced by fines, penalties and interest charges, it is vital to maintain a well organised administrative system to avoid these painful events which we at David F Lee Associates Ltd. strive to do.

As we all have experience in industry and commerce we get a buzz from analysing the financial performance of business and suggesting areas where benefits may be identified to improve profitability where appropriate.

Whilst we are a small general practice we have developed a network of other disciplines to cover other areas of expertise, such as investment advice, insurance, business grants and insolvency. We aim to be a one stop shop in all areas of financial and business matters.

With our all round blend of financial and business expertise and one to one customer service we at David F Lee Associates Ltd. look forward to continuing to support our clients.