Meet the Abacus Tax Advisors Ltd Team | Your Trusted Local Chartered Accountants in Leeds, Bradford, Batley, Dewsbury, Headingly, Hyde Park, Horsforth, & West Yorkshire
Meet the exceptional team at Abacus Tax Advisors Ltd, your trusted local Chartered Certified Accountants serving clients in Leeds, Bradford, Batley, Dewsbury, Headingly, Hyde Park, Horsforth, and nearby areas in West Yorkshire. Our dedicated professionals, including HMO experts, tradesman accountants, and small business accountant specialists, are here to provide you with top-notch financial guidance. With over 15 years of experience, our local accountants team is ready to assist you with HMRC investigations, VAT inquiries, company setup, overdue tax returns, S162 incorporation relief, and more.
Director
Ishtiaq started his accounting career within the Management Accounts department for a large PLC, after which he moved into the top five accountancy practices working on outsourced finance functions. Ishtiaq qualified with ACCA then went on to set up his own successful accountancy practice in 2007 working with a large range of clients, from a variety of sizes and background, with their business planning, forensic accounting and all elements of tax planning. With extensive experience in VAT & tax enquiries, Ishtiaq specialises in forensic accounting. He is a keen cyclist and runner who likes travelling in his spare time.
Qualified as an Accountant in 2002 with ACCA. She has worked for one of the top 10 Accountancy firms before joining the Abacus Tax Advisory team in 2012. Rakxa is not only involved in the preparation and completion of Statutory Accounts and Tax Returns, but also specialises in HMRC Investigations, Let Property Disclosures and strategic Tax Planning for clients.
Amelia began working at Abacus in 2016 when she was studying AAT. First involved in the VAT department and company setups, she later she progressed into drafting sole trader accounts and personal tax returns. Amelia completed her AAT qualification in 2018. Her main focus now is company accounts and rental income accounts. The majority of clients she works along with are professionals in the healthcare sector, such as optometrists, dentists, orthodontists, surgeons and anaesthetists.
Accounting Apprentice
Klaudyna is an Accounting Apprentice completing her Level 3 AAT qualification and is a key part of the firm’s accounting team. As VAT Manager, she is the main point of contact for all VAT matters, providing accurate and compliant guidance to clients. She also supports accounts preparation and PAYE, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
Tax Consultant
Robert has got over twenty three years’ experience in advising accountants, solicitors, banks and Independent Financial Advisers on taxation in both the UK and overseas in relation to tax planning and tax problems. Has a network of International qualified Tax professionals and relevant experts in countries throughout the world. Any jurisdictional advice is incorporated into the overall recommendation and ratified by local specialists. Robert is a former Coordinator for The Chartered Institute of Taxation for the North of England, Scotland & Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man; and a former Chairman and Treasurer of the Leeds Branch of The Chartered Institute of Taxation.
Insolvency Consultant
Gareth is a licensed insolvency practitioner, with experience in all aspects of business recovery and formal insolvency, both corporate and personal. Having originally trained in the general practice of an independent firm of accountants, Gareth chose to specialise in business recovery and insolvency in 1999. He is a member of the association of business recovery professionals (R3), and is a regular speaker for their introductory programme, for graduates and new business recovery professionals.
Accounting Apprentice
Ayaan is an Accounting Apprentice working toward his Level 3 AAT qualification. He supports the firm with a mix of administrative duties and hands on accounting work, including bookkeeping, reconciliations and assisting with VAT returns. Known for his trustworthy approach, he brings a focused energy to the team.
Madhuri has an MSc in Accounting and Finance from Leeds University Business School. Experienced in preparing Limited Company accounts for all sectors, she also does VATs and payroll and is a great team player. Madhuri can work with a wide range of software systems, including Xero, VT, Sage, FreeAgent and Brightpay. In her spare time, she enjoys music, travelling and cricket.
Accounting Apprentice
Laiybah is an Accounting Apprentice currently completing her Level 3 AAT qualification. She supports the firm’s administrative and financial operations, including company formations, accounts preparation, and VAT tasks. As she progresses through her apprenticeship, she continues to build strong technical skills and is a reliable member of the team.
Payroll Advisor
Avinash specialises in delivering accurate and compliant payroll, CIS, and personal tax services to small, medium, and large businesses. He manages high-volume, multi-frequency payrolls with precision, oversees HMRC compliance, and supports the preparation of statutory accounts and tax returns across sectors including hospitality, construction, retail, and healthcare.
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