Shenyang Zheng

Audit Senior

Experience

I’m an Audit Senior at Dafferns with prior Big Four experience in external audit. Currently working towards my ACA qualification, I enjoy supporting clients across various sectors by delivering clear insights and practical solutions.

Hobbies and interests

Outside of work, I enjoy travelling and experiencing different cultures and cuisines, as well as enriching my own recipes.

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Emily Ball-Goldfinch

Audit Senior Manager

Emma Leech

Audit Manager

Janette Scotchbrook

Audit Manager

Adrian Buckley

Audit Assistant Manager

Daniel Walsh-Smith

Audit Assistant Manager

Luke Horne

Audit Senior

Samuel Briscoe

Audit Senior

Sunny Sandhu

Audit Senior

Tam McLeod

Audit Senior

Arun Lakhanpal

Audit Semi-Senior

Suzi Kaur

Audit Semi-Senior

James Smithyman

Audit Semi-Senior

Samuel Allison

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Mia Fletcher

Audit Assistant

Antonis Lakkotrypis

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We’re always looking out for ways to help our cl

We’re always looking out for ways to help our clients stay ahead of HMRC’s evolving expectations.

One area that’s come under increased scrutiny is private use (PU) adjustments – a common feature in small business tax returns, but one that’s often misunderstood or misapplied.

In our latest blog, Karen Keeling explains what you need to know, why it matters and what you can do to protect your business, avoid unnecessary HMRC enquiries and ensure your tax returns reflect reality.

If you’d like help reviewing your PU adjustments or want to discuss how this might affect your next tax return, get in touch with our team.

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#taxtips #PUadjustments

We first spoke about this back in February when Ma

We first spoke about this back in February when Matt Whitehouse visited the team. Now, we’re just a month away from Emily B-G, Luke, James, Suzi, and Sam A taking on an incredible challenge to raise money and awareness for our chosen charity: The Lily Mae Foundation.

Any support you can give - whether through donations or sharing the message will mean a great deal to both the team and the charity. You’ll find the donation link in our stories.

Thank you in advance, and be sure to keep an eye on our socials and The Lily Mae Foundation’s channels on Jump Day: 10 September!

@lilymae070210

Unlock a new level of performance by aligning your

Unlock a new level of performance by aligning your vision, strategy, and execution strategies in our next high-impact workshop with Martin Gibbs and Simon Cossey.

Tuesday 9 September 2025
09:00 to 13:00
To register head over to Dafferns.com

#event #business #growthmindset #profits

Podcast Episode 10 – Reflecting on our first 10

Podcast Episode 10 – Reflecting on our first 10 years in AGN International. From Brexit to AI, cowboy boots to sushi – what a journey it’s been!

As we mark 10 years of Dafferns’ membership with AGN International, Martin Gibbs and Brian Jukes reflect on the transformation this partnership has brought, sharing memories and lessons from the last 10 years. Head over to Dafferns.com to listen to episode 10.

AGN International, an association of 200 member firms across nearly 100 countries has truly broadened our perspectives and transformed how we work. This milestone also coincides with Martin's retirement after 26 years as a partner – a fitting moment to look back.

Highlights to date:
Our first (daunting but rewarding) conference in Copenhagen
Becoming Brexit thought leaders – presenting globally and publishing widely-read insights
Leaning on AGN during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing critical support and knowledge-sharing
Gaining early exposure to AI and ESG trends through international collaboration
Attending 35+ global events and building lasting professional relationships
Helping clients expand internationally via trusted AGN connections
Developing future leaders through AGN’s partner development programmes
Reinforcing our identity as authentic, agile, and connected advisors.

#10yearswithAGN #globalconnections #international #connected

Our office will be closed this afternoon, as we ce

Our office will be closed this afternoon, as we celebrate the upcoming retirements of Martin Gibbs and Brian King.

After many years of dedicated service at Dafferns, Martin and Brian are preparing to begin a well-earned new chapter and adventure. This afternoon is about recognising their contributions and lasting impact they’ve had on colleagues, clients and the firm as a whole.

We thank them both for everything, they will be missed but wish them all the very best for the future!

We are delighted to announce a significant milesto

We are delighted to announce a significant milestone in our firm’s international journey.

Lucy Hatton, our Corporate & International Partner, has been appointed to the AGN International EMEA Board.

Lucy joins an elite group of nine board members from leading firms across Europe and the Middle East, working under regional chair Eric Seyvos of Paris-based BM&A.

#womeninleadership #EMEAboard #international

Mandeep spent a lovely sunny morning attending the

Mandeep spent a lovely sunny morning attending the @cwchampions Connect event at @ansty_hall with insightful presentations from Adam Cooksley, Faye Hampson and Dan Hemming!

We’re making the most of this beautiful weather

We’re making the most of this beautiful weather and had our annual team BBQ.

Sunshine, laughter, good food and great company – just how we like our team socials!

We may even need to do organise another one before the summer holidays begin…

#team #bbqseason #teambonding #summer25