Simon Medcalf ACA FCCA
I trained with one of the big six accounting firms but after 10 years realised that owner-managed businesses are best served by a more relatable smaller practice. I joined Lucentum as a partner in 2013 and continued to act for some clients that I have worked with for more than 20 years. My focus is on building long term partnerships with our clients and really getting to understand their business. I work with clients in lots of different sectors and in the past have been involved with a client that floated on AIM.
In my spare time I enjoy football, going to the gym and, being a bit of a petrol-head, all types of motorsport. I’ve also been known to do a bit of cycling.
Alex Young BA FCA
I have 15 years experience as a chartered accountant supporting business owners. Having been offered partnership in a nationwide practice I decided that the better step would be to join the very capable team at Lucentum and add my particular skills to this business. Over the last two years, I have worked side by side with my clients to assist in minimising their tax bill and ensuring their company is working for them rather than vice versa. I pride myself in making sure that I’m always there for my clients and if I don’t know an answer to their question, I will ensure I find somebody who does.
Away from the office, I enjoy taking part in obstacle course racing (for which I recently competed in the OCR World Championships), trail running, bouldering, bike riding with my two kids and gardening with my wife.
Tim Harbour BSc FCA
After graduating from Imperial College, I trained at a local Essex-based firm. Since qualifying as a chartered accountant, I have spent the majority of the past 15 years supporting local business owners. I am a keen advocate of cloud-based accounting and focussing on saving my clients time and effort by utilising new technologies. I am also one of our audit principals.
Outside the office, I take a keen interest in most sports although I have retired from competitive participation after various injuries over the years so I now focus my efforts on the firm’s fantasy football competition.