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We are a team of experienced professionals dedicated to achieving successful business development for a wide range of industries and professions throughout the United Kingdom.
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Why Lindley Adams?
Our strong working relationships with our clients, our attention to detail and ability to listen to and meet our clients needs, whilst ensuring that we provide our clients with the services they require when they require it.
We have a wide range of expertise and collective experience dating back to the late Seventies which is recognised throughout the business community.
Lindley Adams
Meet The Team
DAVID CHARLES ADAMS FCA, CTA, FIMGT
MANAGING DIRECTOR
DAVID CHARLES ADAMS FCA, CTA, FIMGT
MANAGING DIRECTOR
David is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and an associate of the Chartered Taxation Institute. He also lectures in taxation.
David started the practice in 1970, having previously trained in the same building as an articled clerk.
Married, with a family of four girls, David manages a local radio station, Drystone Radio (www.drystoneradio.co.uk), is a top-grade table tennis coach, was a Rugby League referee and club director, and can talk the hind leg off a donkey! He also invented the firm’s name from a combination of his elder daughter’s names.
MOHAMMAD ABUBAKR BSc (HONS), FCA,
DIRECTOR
MOHAMMAD ABUBAKR BSc (HONS), FCA,
DIRECTOR
Having graduated in Accountancy and Finance, Mohammad went on to becoming a chartered accountant with ICAEW. Mohammad joined the firm in 2021 and became a partner during 2022.
Mohammad has been working as an accountant for almost 20 years and has vast amount of experience in accounting, taxation and general practice.
Mohammad is a trusted advisor for a wide range of owner-managed businesses and specialises in helping start-ups and small-medium owner managed businesses.
Outside of work Mohammad has a variety of hobbies and is a keen runner with a PB of sub 20 for 5k.
Mohammad plays snooker regularly and is the treasurer of the Otley Snooker League which consists of 180 players in the Aireborough and Wharfedale district.
NICOLA FLYNN
PRACTICE MANAGER
NICOLA FLYNN
PRACTICE MANAGER
Nicola had worked for the firm since 2009 and is the Company Secretary and Office Manager.
She has a very varied and knowledgeable role within the firm. This includes the management of office systems, secretarial and administrative support, debt collecting, staff support and everything in between!
She always endeavours to give a professional, efficient and friendly service to clients and staff and to make everyone’s experience of the firm a positive one.
When not at work Nicola enjoys spending time with her family and friends and keeping fit as a member of a local running club.
KEITH BEAUMONT
ACCOUNTANT
KEITH BEAUMONT
ACCOUNTANT
One of the longest serving members, starting in 1980 from school, Keith is responsible for company accounts and business tax, looking at VAT, tax and company accounts
He manages his own portfolio of clients. In his own words, Keith is one of the more elusive members of the team, spending much of his time with clients.
When not at work, Keith enjoys socialising with friends, going to the cinema and playing snooker and pool.
JOHNATHAN LEACH BA (HONS), ACCA
ACCOUNTANT
JOHNATHAN LEACH BA (HONS), ACCA
ACCOUNTANT
Johnathan joined the firm as a trainee in 2011 after completing a degree in Accounting and Finance at Huddersfield University.
Since joining Lindley Adams, Johnathan has gained experience in all areas of the firm and achieved his ACCA qualification. He now works mainly on credit unions and limited company accounts.
Outside of work, Johnathan enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, DIY and camping.
JAMES DUKE MAAT
AUDIT MANAGER
JAMES DUKE MAAT
AUDIT MANAGER
As Audit Manager within the firm he is responsible for organising all of the Credit Union clients.
He has nearly 20 years’ experience of the credit union sector and also has extensive knowledge in computers and all of the main credit union systems including Conaccess Bacus, Conaccess Focus, Progress and Curtains Too
THOMAS LISTER BA (HONS)
ACCOUNTANT
THOMAS LISTER BA (HONS)
ACCOUNTANT
Thomas graduated from the University of Chester studying Accounting & Finance (First, BSC Hons). He is currently studying for ACA to become a chartered accountant.
Outside of work enjoy playing sports like football and golf. He also has a strong passion for anything automotive.
SHARAZ KHAN BA (HONS), FCCA
ACCOUNTANT
SHARAZ KHAN BA (HONS), FCCA
ACCOUNTANT
Sharaz joined the firm in 2015 having previously worked for an accountancy practice based in Otley.
He is an accounting and finance graduate from the University of Manchester. He is a qualified Chartered Certified Accountant specialising in the audit of credit unions. He has detailed knowledge of the credit union sector and understanding of the issues credit unions face.
Outside of work Sharaz is a regular cyclist and keen hiker.
Practice Professionals and Support Staff
- Andrew Burns, Accountant
- Jeanette Hellowell, Practice Bookkeeper
- Judith Elliman BA (Hons) FCA, Audit
- Maisy Birchall, Accountant
- Penelope Naylor, Bookkeeper
- Perveen Akhtar BA (Hons), Accountant
- Richard Watson M.A., F.C.A, Audit Manager
- Zain Yaqub BA (Hons), ACCA, Accountant
