OUR EXPERTS
DAWN - COMPANY FOUNDER
EMAIL ADDRESS
dawn@thetaxreturnexpert.co.uk
BIO
I’m Dawn, a chartered accountant (FCMA) who spends my days sorting out numbers for creatives and my evenings dreaming up the next adventure. I help artists, creators, and imaginative businesses make sense of their finances—because even the most magical ideas need a solid spreadsheet behind them. I love working with this great team to bring the best to clients.
When I’m not looking for tax savings for clients, I’m probably off exploring in my camper van, hunting for a new walking trail, photographing birds or pedalling down a country lane. My happiest moments usually involve wild swimming—the colder the water, the bigger the smile. Give me a stretch of sea and I’m in there faster than you can say “Tax Return due.”
If I’m not outdoors, you’ll find me cosied up with a good book or getting messy with something creative - dabbling in Procreate, splashing some paint around, or generally pretending to be an artist.
Part spreadsheet nerd, part wandering adventurer - that’s me
BEN - SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (MAAT)
EMAIL ADDRESS
ben@thetaxreturnexpert.co.uk
BIO
I’m Ben, a friendly and dedicated accountant with over 15 years of experience helping clients understand and manage their finances with confidence. I work across both corporate and personal taxation, combining clarity, patience, and practical advice to make financial decisions easier and less stressful for the people I support.
When I’m not working with clients, I love spending time outdoors, going for walks, catching up with friends, and unwinding with a good board game — especially the ones that get a bit competitive.
Level-headed, approachable, and committed to helping people feel in control of their finances, I believe good advice should feel reassuring, not overwhelming.
KATIE - ACCOUNTANT
EMAIL ADDRESS
katie@thetaxreturnexpert.co.uk
BIO
I have over 15 years’ experience working in accounting firms, where I’ve helped clients make sense of their finances with clear, practical, and reliable solutions. I enjoy bringing order to complex financial information and finding straightforward ways to support people and businesses.
For many years I lived abroad and bring an international perspective to my work and speak Mandarin, which helps me communicate easily across cultures. Outside of work, I enjoy walking, travelling, and discovering new places and cultures.
BABSI - ACCOUNTANT
EMAIL ADDRESS
babsi@thetaxreturnexpert.co.uk
BIO
I’m Babsi and I look after monthly payroll, VAT returns, and the preparation of year-end accounts and tax returns for our clients. I hope to make things as straightforward and efficient as possible for our clients. A good day at work starts with a great cup of coffee of course.
When I’m not working, I enjoy learning new languages, reading, and experimenting with different recipes. I also love travelling and meeting new people.
DARREN - IT GUY
BIO
I’m Darren, a systems-minded problem solver who specialises in building automated workflows, financial tools, and streamlined processes for businesses. I love designing everything from intelligent Google Sheets systems to integrated bank-feed automations that simply make life easier.
When I’m not optimising something, you’ll usually find me outdoors. I’m a passionate wild swimmer, a trail runner who prefers mountain paths over pavements, and an enthusiastic wild-camper van explorer roaming across Europe, if I can do this with family and friends, I’m even happier. I’m still holding out hope of meeting a bear one day — ideally at a safe distance and preferably not while I’m brewing my next batch of whole-grain beer, another of my hands-on craft obsessions.
Searching for new ideas and techniques, I’m happiest when building or adventuring, I blend technical skill with a love for nature, movement, family, and simple living.