DUA

Welcome to DUA

We are a firm of knowledgeable, trustworthy accountants and business consultants who understand your needs, offer expert advice, and work closely with you to ensure you receive expert guidance through the complex, ever-changing worlds of business and finance.

10+

PROFESSIONALS DEDICATED TO HELP YOU

1000+

CLIENTS WE’VE WORKED WITH

6

CORE SECTORS

30

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Dua Office

Forward-thinking, client-
focused and business-minded

We take a pioneering approach to our work here at DUA, and that’s why
our customer satisfaction is so high. We’re results-focused and we believe
that numbers tell both a story and a fundamental truth.

Specialised international
accounting services

Our diverse client base operates across a wide number of sectors; from telecommunications and retail to service-based, manufacturing, and professional sectors. Additionally, we offer specialised accounting in several specific areas, including healthcare & dentistry, IT and high-tech businesses, property developers, and international business.

MEET OUR TEAM

Director

Head of Technology

Head of Business
Development & Strategic
Alliances

Tax Consultant

Consultant

Portfolio Manager

Forensic and Special Projects Consultant

Head of Healthcare

Real Estate Consultant

Strategy & Management Improvement Consultant

AI & Technology Solutions Consultant

What our clients say

Dua and Co have been acting for Ultimate Branding for 12 years and I have to say that they have always provided an exceptional service and go above and beyond anything we require.

Dua not only have a brilliant leader but the support team are also without question excellent at everything they are asked to provide. I have recently been dealing with Ahsen Aslam and he has always acted promptly and efficiently with my requests. He is diligent and accurate in dealing with our accounts and I would highly recommend him and the whole Dua team to anyone needing an accountant.

Our business is a part of the local community! We invest our time in local organisations, supporting them by attending and staging events.

We want our accountancy and business consultancy to be a part of local life and a better place to be.

A part of the local community

Rakesh Dua

RAKESH DUA

CEO

I am a qualified Accountant and Business Consultant, with a broad skill range gained from many years in practice. My particular specialisms are advising owner managed Businesses and high level strategic planning work, and I am told that one of my key attributes is finding solutions. I enjoy working with People and delivering results. I like to work with clients to gain an understanding of the drivers of both their business and family.  By taking this holistic approach, I can help the business and family work towards achieving their goals.

I have 2 young children an.d really enjoy playing/watching sport. Whenever I can I love travelling and exploring new places

Barry Gordon

BARRY GORDON

Director

I am a Director with a particular expertise in Tax.  I joined DUA after having previously worked at Big 4 firm a number of years ago and then a top 20 firm in London. I am fortunate to work with interesting companies across a range of sectors.

I am a lifelong West Ham supporter and when not watching football I love all other sports. My general knowledge  has been nurtured over the years by my avid watching of University Challenge & Mastermind.

Prajwal Batracharya

PRAJWAL BAJRACHARYA

Head of Technology

I work with a mix of technology, IT and digital clients, from pre-revenue start-ups to established companies. What sets me apart is that i love technology and understand the sector, I stay in tune with new developments and I work closely with clients to offer accounting as well as broader commercial advice.

Young daughter and when I get a chance I like to follow my football team …yes that’s right the one nowhere near London and “Glory Glory…..”

Paul Dukes

PAUL DUKES

Head of Business Development & Strategic Alliances

 I work with the DUA team and build key relationships with external third party providers to ensure at all times we are client centric and adding value. I share through our innovative thinking how e keep our clients a “step ahead” and help “connect the dots”.

I am an avid Spurs Fan. After my 36 years at Barclays I know its time for me to travel as much as I can! 

Stephanie Churchill

STEPHANIE CHURCHILL

Tax Consultant

Stephanie is a qualified Taxation Consultant and her areas of expertise include principal private residence relief, offshore tax issues and dealing with Private clients. She is also an expert witness and can prepare forensic reports.

Stephanie enjoys being with her family and two dogs. She’s also a keen reader and writer, having penned two fiction books and a tax book, Entrepreneurs’ Relief.

Stephanie supports the animal rescue charities Raven’s Rescue and Wild Acre Rescue

Ajay Mavinkurve

AJAY MAVINKURVE

Consultant

Many businesses find the world of finance a daunting and complex one. Ajay Mavinkurve untangles those complexities for them, drawing on over 30 years of diversified experience. A qualified Accountant and an MBA from the London Business School.He now brings this considerable expertise and extensive knowledge to advising Dua & Co’s clients at corporate level

Chess Master and I love trying dishes from all over the world!

Usha Prabhaharan

USHA PRABHAHARAN

Portfolio Manager

Managing a Portfolio of clients as a qualified Accountant. Dealing with all aspects of accounting and tax. My clients rely on the skills I have developed over 15 years and I am one of DUA longest-serving employees. So I help develop junior team Members.

My social time is limited with three young children and focusing outside work on them is my top priority now!

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Sunil Sawant

Forensic and Special Projects Consultant

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Ben Almond

Real Estate Consultant

I am a real estate transformation consultant at DUA. I am also a Chartered Accountant and a Chartered Surveyor. Finding solutions is what I love. All companies regularly face strategic, financial or operational business challenges but many companies do not realise that optimising their real estate can be one of the solutions to dealing with these challenges. My work helps companies identify, design and then implement operationally effective real estate solutions that make the financials work.

In my spare time, I am a 3rd Dan Black belt in Judo and a Judo coach. I have a keen interest in leadership strategy and mindset coaching. I love travelling, especially to Portugal.

Chris Armorgie

Head of Healthcare

As a Senior Portfolio Manager and dedicated Healthcare specialist at DUA and I have fantastic portfolio of fascinating clients and exciting advisory work. I love the Firm’s approach to its business. It is much more than just traditional tax and accountancy! This approach enables me to take a deep interest in my clients, and I am able to build lasting relationships that make a real difference to them and their business. I love working with my colleagues and help develop their skills, building on ten years man management skills, working and rising to senior management level overseeing teams for one of the fastest growing accounting firms in the UK.

I love golf and football, and I play whenever I have the opportunity!

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Michael Leigh

Strategy & Management Improvement Consultant

I am a seasoned Business Consultant and have spent over 25 years working with business owners, focusing on profitability, strategic growth and improving management techniques. I built my expertise across a number of sectors and businesses, operating locally, nationally and internationally. Being a trained coach and a very good listener, I have all the critical tools needed to work with business owners at their own pace and style of working. The valuable independent insights I bring to their thinking lead to successful strategies and help build a management team that deliver the ambition.

Engaging with people is a pleasure for me; I love travelling, learning and socialising. The rest of my time I spend with my lovely family.

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Elvin Mootoosamy

AI & Technology Solutions Consultant

I had a career in the city, dealing with financial institutions and trading. My professional role and passion have centred around trading and tech. Moving from a corporate career to SME sector allows me to spend more time with people and creating solutions, with limited resources and/or timescales. The emerging world of AI fascinates me, and I am currently working to launch customised AI solutions tailored to client needs. In a post COVID world, I collaborate with clients to harness technology and drive business success through intelligent automation. By implementing solutions that increase efficiency, SMEs can optimise operations, reduce costs, and boost productivity and scalability. My passion is enabling organisations to thrive by making them lean, efficient, and positioned for growth.

I have a very young family (3 children) that occupies me most hours outside work, as well as supporting my wife by taking on physically challenging climbing trips up rather large mountains a long way from UK!