James Smithyman

Corporate Services Semi Senior

Experience

I’m just getting started in my accountancy career having recently joined the business, I have a 2.1 in Business and Finance from university and have previous experience in finance, marketing and sales.

Hobbies and interests

I am massively into football and support Coventry City, I am also into boxing as well and took part in a boxing event in 2022 raising over £400 for MIND charity.

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In episode 6 of our Daffernomics podcast, Martin G

In episode 6 of our Daffernomics podcast, Martin Gibbs and Simon Cossey discuss:

• The first BLG of 2025
• Key business trends in 2024 & 2025
• Our online diagnostics
• AI & ESG
• Where to start with simple strategic planning

🎧 Click on the link in our bio

#BusinessInsights #PodcastDiscussion #AIInsights #ESGStrategies

Time to start getting ready for Making Tax Digital

Time to start getting ready for Making Tax Digital (MTD)

MTD is designed to make it easier for taxpayers to get their tax right and replacing the current system of an annual self-assessment tax return with a new digital system for more frequent reporting and tax management.

If you are self-employed or a landlord, now is the time to start preparing for MTD - Find out more in Scott Whitmore's blog or get in touch with any questions at Dafferns.com

#MTD #taxupdates #digitaltax

Earlier today, Emma Leech and Tanisha Tailor-Bhoga

Earlier today, Emma Leech and Tanisha Tailor-Bhogal from our audit team attended Coventry University's Business & Law Careers Fair to represent team Dafferns and chat to the students about our profession in more detail.

It’s always an enjoyable time meeting the next generation, whether they choose to become accountants or not, we certainly do hope they consider us when they finish their degree though!

#coventry #careers #business #accounting #audit

Join our team! Prepare statutory accounts for UK S

Join our team! Prepare statutory accounts for UK SMEs, manage bookkeeping in Xero, prepare VAT returns & mentor trainees. Apply ➡️ Dafferns.com

#careers #business #accounting

Thank you Nigel for your lovely feedback, we’re

Thank you Nigel for your lovely feedback, we’re thrilled that the team have done a great job for you!

#clientfeedback #teamwork #thankyou

Today marks Time to Talk Day, a national initiativ

Today marks Time to Talk Day, a national initiative encouraging open conversations about mental health. You can find out more about the campaign here @timetochangecampaign

At Dafferns, we recognise the importance of mental wellbeing, not just within our team but across the broader professional community. Open discussions about mental health help break down stigma and create a more supportive and understanding workplace for everyone.

We want to take this opportunity to highlight the importance of accessible mental health support and remind our team of the various resources we offer to help prioritise wellbeing. Whether through internal initiatives, professional guidance, or open conversations, we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

Prioritising mental health is not just about having resources in place but about creating a culture where people feel heard, valued, and supported. By making mental wellbeing a core part of our workplace, we encourage open dialogue and ensure our team knows they can access support when needed.

If you or someone you know is struggling, we encourage you to reach out - whether within your own organisation or through external support networks. Mental health matters, and together, we can make a difference.

#timetotalk #mentalhealth #wellbeing #workplace #accountants

Continuous learning is key in our profession! As

Continuous learning is key in our profession!

As accountants, we undergo extensive training - refreshers, external sessions, guest speakers, and internal workshops to stay ahead and support the next generation.

Today, some of our team dived into business valuations, gaining valuable insights from our expert in the field, Brian Jukes.

#accounting #continuouslearning #businessvaluations

A huge thank you to Matt Whitehouse from @lilymae0

A huge thank you to Matt Whitehouse from @lilymae070210 for joining us today, sharing his family’s story and the support the foundation provides, for families in Warwickshire and the West Midlands who go through the heartbreak of baby loss.

We will be raising both awareness and funds throughout 2025 for this wonderful charity. Keep an eye out for the events we will be hosting and taking part in over the year - we would appreciate your support!

#charity #community #babylossawareness

We caught up with Bliss, one of our newest team me

We caught up with Bliss, one of our newest team members and Business Services apprentice, to hear about her first three months at Dafferns.

Here’s what she had to say: dafferns.com

#BusinessServices #CareerDevelopment #Apprenticeship #EmployeeSpotlight