The Team
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 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 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 Bevis
Lisa started in July 2019 and assists with VAT returns, bookkeeping and accounts preparation. Client payroll services are also an integral part of Lisa’s role.
Email: lisa.bevis@duceltd.co.uk
Office: 01257 240 900
Matthew Jones
Matthew joined the practice in January 2020. He is AAT qualified and is currently studying towards his ACCA qualification.
Matthew’s role involves the preparation of year-end accounts, self-assessment tax returns, VAT returns and management accounts
Email: matt@duceltd.co.uk
Office: 01257 240 900
Courtney Monks MAAT
Courtney joined the practice in April 2021 and has completed her AAT Level 4. She is currently halfway through studying towards her ACCA qualification.
Courtney has 4 years practice experience, and is predominantly responsible for the preparation of accounts and VAT returns, along with the provision of taxation services and day-today bookkeeping advice.
Email: Courtney@duceltd.co.uk
Office: 01257 240 900
Josh Hodkinson
Josh joined the practice in September 2020 and is currently working towards AAT Level 4.currently working towards AAT Level 2.
Josh provides general support to senior members of accounts staff and assists with the preparation of accounts.ort to senior members of accounts staff and assists with the preparation of accounts.
Email: Joshuha@duceltd.co.uk
Office: 01257 240 900
Zac Lewis
Zac 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 predominantly the preparation of year-end accounts and assisting other staff members with VAT and payroll services.
Email: zac@duceltd.co.uk
Office: 01257 240 900
Olivia Monks
Olivia joined the practice in September 2023 and is currently working towards her AAT level 2 qualification. Olivia’s role at present is to assist senior members of accounts staff with the preparation of year-end accounts, VAT returns and day-to-day general duties.
Email: olivia@duceltd.co.uk
Office: 01257 240 900
Administration Team
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 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 Ashcroft
Lisa is responsible for managing the sales and purchase ledger of the practice, including credit control and associated administrative procedures. Client payroll services are also an integral part of Lisa’s role.
Email: lisa.ashcroft@duceltd.co.uk
Office: 01257 240 900
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