Meet the team

Genti works closely with Tax and Audit partner specialists,  advising clients on, corporate re-organisations and group restructuring, share schemes, capital reduction (i.e. share buy-backs or directors’ solvency statement), company restorations, company re-registrations, bespoke articles suitable for various share structures (i.e. family investment companies, growth/freezer shares, redeemable shares, alphabet shares) and shareholders’ agreements.

Genti is a Chartered Company Secretary.

As a corporate tax specialist for OMBs, he advises companies and their owners how to navigate complex areas of taxation and maximise shareholder value, with a strong background advising on EMI implementation, M&A tax matters, capital allowances and group/share restructuring. Elliot was recently shortlisted as a finalist for the 2026 Yorkshire Accountancy Awards.

He is happiest spending quality time with his partner and daughter.

He works with clients ranging from private individuals to large group companies across industry sectors, ensuring that the advice and support provided by both himself and the team aligns seamlessly with each client’s goals – both now and for the future.

He’s also a strong believer that the first year in business is one of the most important. Darren’s particularly passionate about supporting start‑up companies in their early stages, helping them to establish solid financial foundations from the outset.

Qualified with the ACCA in 2007, before being admitted as a Fellow in 2012, outside of work Darren loves to spend time with his wife, kids and the dog, who take up the majority of his time. However he does try to keep fit by playing a mixture of sports including football, squash, badminton, and is now enjoying Padel tennis too.

As a senior statutory auditor, Daniel has strong sector specialisms within freight, logistics, and care service providers. He also has significant experience in property management businesses and regularly delivers specialist audit services, including Solicitors’ Accounts Rules (SAR) audits.

Daniel invests considerable time in building meaningful relationships with clients, taking the time to understand their operations and day‑to‑day financial requirements. This allows him to deliver a tailored, joined‑up service. With compliance obligations continually evolving and shifting to digital record‑keeping, he provides clear, practical guidance on navigating Making Tax Digital and ensuring clients remain compliant with current legislation.

Daniel’s previous experience includes working at a big four firm, where he supported major blue‑chip clients such as AXA Real Estate, Marks & Spencer, and large international groups.

Outside of work Daniel enjoys spending time with his family and children. He enjoys the gym, playing snooker (when he occasionally has time) and enjoys watching sport, in particular football and Formula One.

Through his collaborative and approachable style, Philip builds strong relationships that give clients the clarity and confidence they need to move their businesses forward.

Having worked in the accountancy industry since completing his A‑levels, Philip has gained experience across several firms, primarily supporting owner‑managed businesses with their accounting, tax, and planning needs.

He’s also highly experienced in a range of accounting software platforms and is often the first point of contact for clients when technical queries arise, offering practical, reliable solutions.

Outside of work, Philip has a young family who keep him busy. When time allows, he enjoys playing golf, following Manchester United, amateur photography, and motorbikes.

With over 30 years’ experience advising both individuals and businesses, Diane also has significant expertise in HMRC investigations and enquiries. In recent years, she successfully took a case to the First Tier Tax Tribunal, resulting in an HMRC assessment of almost £50,000 being overturned.

Diane regularly provides tax advice to solicitors on matrimonial matters and has acted as an Expert Witness in such cases. She is also highly experienced in estate and trust taxation, with many clients referred to her by solicitor firms across the region.

Diane’s a keen netballer, playing for two different teams, and is also a qualified umpire. She is an avid football fanatic, supporting her team Liverpool FC, and enjoys spending time with her two sons, usually at the local gym.

He also has an understanding of VAT and bookkeeping, and manages a portfolio of VAT clients and their bookkeeping systems and assists with VAT returns.

She oversees the company secretarial function, and provides trusted advice and guidance to clients on payroll and company secretarial matters.

He works closely with owner-managed businesses and startups, specialising in tax-efficient structuring, remuneration planning and strategic business advice.

Over the years, Ben has worked with clients from a wide range of industries and advises on all aspects of accounts preparation, audit, corporation tax and personal tax, as well as providing tax planning advice