About me
Ditched the suit. Kept the spreadsheets.
I'm James, the person behind JL Advisory. I've spent more than a decade in accountancy, in practice and in industry, and I'm on a mission to make the numbers the easy part of running your business.
Why JL Advisory
Growing businesses deserve more than a once a year accountant.
Growing businesses are fast paced and complex, and keeping on top of the finances is usually the first thing that slips. That's where I come in. I work closely with a small number of owner-managed businesses, so you get real attention, not a ticket number.
The story so far
From audit files to your corner.
Learnt from the ground up
Started out with AAT early in my career, learning the job one ledger at a time.
Accounts and audits
Years in practices across East and North Yorkshire, preparing and filing year-end accounts for more than a decade.
Head of finance
Running a finance team inside a business, so I know what it's like on your side of the desk.
JL Advisory
Finance director thinking for owner-managed businesses, without the full-time price tag.
How I work
Not high-volume accountancy. Proper attention.
I act as a sounding board, a challenger and an adviser, helping you understand what's really driving your business and where to focus next.
Plain English
No jargon and no hiding behind the numbers. If something matters, I'll explain why and what to do about it.
Ahead of the deadlines
You'll hear from me before things are due, not after. No last minute panics and no surprise bills.
In your corner
A real person who knows your business, picks up the phone and is happy to be challenged, and to challenge you back.
Away from the desk
The bits that keep me sane.
Family man
A young son and a dog keep me busy, and keep me well practised at negotiating.
Hockey coach
I coach both junior and senior hockey teams. Turns out a team talk and a board meeting have a lot in common.
Out exploring
Camping and getting out with the family whenever we can. The phone signal is optional.
Fancy a chat?
Book a free 30 minute call. Tell me about your business and where you want it to go, and I'll tell you honestly how I can help. No jargon, no hard sell, and definitely no grey suit.