Luke Horne

Audit Senior

Experience

I work within the audit team, assisting senior staff with audits and accounts as well as leading on smaller audits.

Hobbies and interests

I’m a general sports fan and enjoy both watching and playing. You can often find me on a football pitch or on a golf course. I also love to spend time socialising with friends and family, eating, drinking and just generally having a good time.

Get in touch

[email protected]

How can I help?

Audit and assurance

Professional Accreditations

BSC Business Management (Finance)
ACCA

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New podcast episode is live! Head over to the li

New podcast episode is live!

Head over to the link in our bio to hear from Martin Gibbs, Brian Jukes and Karen Keeling.

In episode 7, we briefly discuss the underwhelming 35 minute Spring Statement... more importantly we share further reflections on the impact of the October 2024 Budget, the tax changes about to come into effect, our suggestions on what Government could do to fix the UK economy and clarify the ongoing confusion between tax evasion and tax avoidance!

Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

#podcast #springstatement #budget #economy #UK

A lovely pub lunch for the team!

A lovely pub lunch for the team!

Scott, James, Dan, Emily and Sophie put their comb

Scott, James, Dan, Emily and Sophie put their combined knowledge to the test at the @warwickshirelawsociety quiz last night.

A great evening, supporting @coventryhaven22 and a strong team effort, securing a respectable third place – the team were chuffed!

#teamwork #charityquiz #community

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