The Team

Mike

Michael Skuce FCCA

Michael Skuce is the Senior Partner of the Practice, and has been with it since its inception. Michael completed his training and qualified with a large City Centre practice.

Throughout his almost 30-year career Michael has been involved in all aspects of the accountancy profession and now concentrates mainly on accountancy services as well as general business advisory and practice management.

Email: mike@duceltd.co.uk

Mobile: 07977 510 311

Office: 01257 240 900


Mike is backed up by a strong team of experienced professionals.

Accounts Team

Caroline

Caroline Eland FCCA

Caroline has been a member of the ACCA since 1996 and a fellow for over ten years.

She has been in practice for over 30 years and has a wealth of experience in accountancy and taxation.

Caroline assists in all day to day matters and oversees the smooth running of the accounts team.

Email: caroline@duceltd.co.uk

Office: 01257 240 900


Stuart

Stuart Evans

Stuart joined the practice in May 2022 and is an experienced member of the Accounts team. He is an ACCA finalist with over 40 years’ experience in the profession, gained in a variety of businesses in both the public and private sector and has worked for organisations such as John Lewis, Sony, and Granada. Stuart also has considerable experience of working in the Education sector.

Email: stuart@duceltd.co.uk

Office: 01257 240 900


Lisa

Lisa Bevis

Lisa started in July 2019 and assists with VAT returns, bookkeeping and accounts preparation.

Email: lisa.bevis@duceltd.co.uk

Office: 01257 240 900


Matthew

Matthew Jones

Matthew joined the practice in January 2020. He is AAT qualified and provides assistance to senior staff, predominantly with accounts preparation, VAT returns and bookkeeping.

Email: matt@duceltd.co.uk

Office: 01257 240 900


Courtney

Courtney Monks MAAT

Courtney joined the practice in April 2021 and has recently completed her AAT Level 4. She is soon to begin working towards her ACCA qualification.

Courtney provides support to senior members of accounts staff and her duties predominantly involve accounts preparation, VAT returns & bookkeeping.

Email: Courtney@duceltd.co.uk

Office: 01257 240 900


Josh

Josh Hodkinson

Josh joined the practice in September 2020 and is currently working towards AAT Level 2.

Josh provides general support to senior members of accounts staff and assists with the preparation of accounts.

Email: joshua@duceltd.co.uk

Office: 01257 240 900


Zack

Zack Lewis

Zack joined the practice in July 2022 with a 1st Class Honours degree in Accounting & Finance under his belt, and he is aiming towards achieving his professional ACCA qualification in the future. His role at present is to assist the accounts team with preparation of year-end accounts and VAT returns, along with other general duties as and when required.

Email: zac@duceltd.co.uk

Office: 01257 240 900


Payroll

Lyndsey

Lyndsey Cornwell

Lyndsey is responsible for managing all aspects of the Payroll Department. Lyndsey has a wealth of knowledge in all payroll matters and is fully conversant in recent changes to legislation, including employment law and HR matters.

Email: Lyndsey@duceltd.co.uk

Office: 01257 240 904


Administration Team

Anna

Anna Hawley

Anna joined the practice in 2008, and has over 20 years' experience in the administration and customer service sector.

Anna is responsible for managing all aspects of the administration department, in addition to her role as PA to Michael Skuce.

Anna is also responsible for ensuring that all administrative obligations are adhered to.

Email: anna@duceltd.co.uk

Office: 01257 240 900


Michelle

Michelle Whittaker

Michelle joined the practice in 2013 in her current role as Receptionist.

Michelle oversees the 'front of house' operations of the practice as well as assisting with general administration duties.

Email: michelle@duceltd.co.uk

Office: 01257 240 900


Lisa

Lisa Ashcroft

Lisa is responsible for managing the sales and purchase ledger of the practice, including credit control and associated administrative procedures.

Email: lisa.ashcroft@duceltd.co.uk

Office: 01257 240 900


Clare

Clare Cornwell

Clare joined the practice in August 2020.

Alongside Clare’s role as part-time receptionist and administrator, she also assists the payroll manager with day-to-day duties.

Email: clare@duceltd.co.uk

Office: 01257 240 900