We are a small firm with two partners, David Arkley and Roger Brisley, employing both very experienced unqualified staff and quality trainees whom we retain after their qualifying as chartered accountants, several of whom have won awards for their performance during training. This we believe to be an optimal staff mix. It enables us to provide our clients with the benefit of not only years of experience but some of the best, up to date and bright minds in our profession today. However we are approachable, friendly and sympathetic to the needs of those who seek advice from us. No prima donnas here!

DAVID ARKLEY F.C.A.  e-mail

David Arkley has unrivalled local knowledge, having been born in 1954 in Middlesborough and educated at Sir William Turner's School in Redcar and then at Constantine College in Middlesborough. Qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in 1976 David remained with Leonard Bye, being admitted to partnership in 1980 and becoming senior partner in 1997. David's specialisation includes dealing with 'not for profit' organisations as well as assisting small and medium sized local businesses to achieve their aim and ambitions. David lives with his wife Margaret near Northallerton, ideally situated to indulge his passion for motorcycling.

ROGER BRISLEY B.Comm.F.C.A.  e-mail

Roger Brisley is a Graduate Chartered Accountant with over twenty years experience in both commerce and private practice. Graduating in 1975 with a degree in finance, he trained and qualified with Peat Marwick (now KPMG). He joined a large American oil company in 1981, dealing with internal audit, systems development, treasury and commercial roles. He returned to private practice in 1989 after a term with a national housebuilder. He has been a partner in Leonard Bye since 1991 and includes audit and business growth in his areas of special interest.