Meet Mark, Lee, Liesl, Laura, Chris, and Rebecca

Mark has spent 25 years advising Leeds businesses on strategic growth, R&D tax credits, and year-round tax planning. Clients value his responsiveness and ability to translate complex tax rules into clear, actionable advice.

James Truswell says: "Mark is always great to deal with — responsive to ad hoc queries and offers great service throughout the business."

Lee specialises in contractor tax planning, IR35 compliance, and personal tax optimisation. He helps contractors navigate complex HMRC rules with confidence, ensuring they're tax-efficient without unnecessary risk.

Clients describe him as "proactive, professional, and easy to work with" — always available when guidance is needed.

Liesl advises property investors and landlords on capital allowances, incorporation strategies, and portfolio growth planning. She turns complex property tax rules into clear, actionable plans that protect your margins.

Landlords value her ability to "take the time to truly understand the business" and provide advice that's always relevant and well thought through.

Laura works with e-commerce founders and retail businesses navigating VAT thresholds, international sales, and scaling challenges. She helps you grow without tax surprises, combining technical expertise with commercial awareness.

Clients appreciate her "professional, proactive approach" and the reassurance that comes from working with someone who understands the unique pressures of fast-growth retail.

Chris leads Ascentis's cloud accounting practice, specialising in Xero and QuickBooks setup, bank feed automation, and real-time financial reporting. He ensures your systems give you clarity, not confusion.

Clients value his hands-on training and ongoing support: "Chris and the team are very friendly and always there to help."

Rebecca manages payroll, pension auto-enrolment, and HR compliance for growing teams. She takes the complexity out of people operations, ensuring you're compliant and your team is paid accurately, on time, every time.

Business owners describe her as "ultra-efficient" with a "positive can-do attitude" — exactly what you need when managing a growing workforce.