Javaria Sarmad
Javaria Sarmad is the Founder & Group Managing Director of LMJ Group, Chartered Accountants. Being Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA), BFP and Financial Crime Expert she brings over 29 years of experience helping ambitious business owners scale and create value through better finance, technology and strategic advice. With a distinguished career spanning senior roles at Deloitte LLP, Santander and Ernst & Young, Javaria has deep expertise in corporate governance, strategy and corporate finance, alongside risk management, assurance, accounting, tax, business advisory, financial crime and extensive experience in external and internal auditing.
David Malewicz
David is a Chartered Accountant (FCA) and Senior Practice Manager, bringing over 40 years of experience in both accounting practices and industry. He trained and qualified at Edwards & Co in Luton before the firm merged with Ashdens, leading to his promotion to Partner. He possesses extensive experience across a wide range of assurance, accountancy, and taxation matters, working with a diverse clientele that includes farmers and Lloyd’s names.
Susan Szoltysek
Susan Szoltysek is a highly respected Senior Practice Manager with over 35 years of distinguished service at the heart of the firm. An AAT-qualified professional and trusted leader, she oversees the full spectrum of practice operations — from complex company accounts and corporate tax to personal tax returns, staff management and firm-wide administration. Known for her calm authority, meticulous standards and exceptional client care, Susan ensures the office runs seamlessly while mentoring the team and guiding new company formations with precision and insight.
Chris Gill
Chris is a Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA) with 19 years of experience. Having spent most of his career in practice, alongside nearly five years in industry, Chris brings a well-rounded perspective to his role as Accounts & Tax Manager. He manages a diverse portfolio of clients and is responsible for all aspects of their accounting and tax needs, including compliance and advisory work.
Jonathan Stephen
Jon is a Chartered Tax Adviser with over 37 years’ experience in taxation and accounting practice. He brings a deep, practical understanding of both Guernsey and UK tax, advising clients from owner-managed businesses and start-ups to high-net-worth individuals and family offices. Jon is known for translating complex rules into plain-English, actionable guidance, helping clients make confident decisions and plan.
Waqas Ahmad
Waqas is a Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA) and Senior Accountant & Tax Manager, with 24 years of experience in accounting practices and industry. Waqas has his own portfolio of clients and is responsible for all aspects of their accounting needs, including tax, year-end accounts and management accounts. He is very proactive and approachable and always goes the extra mile to become part of his client’s finance team.
Wajiha Omer
Wajiha is an ACCA-qualified Chartered Certified Accountant and Director of Operations & Compliance, bringing over 14 years of distinguished professional experience across UK, US and international markets. With long-term involvement advising and leading operations for US-based companies, she has built deep expertise in transatlantic financial operations, cross-border compliance, multi-state payroll and tax coordination, and global supply chain management. She specialises in optimising financial operations, streamlining supply chains, implementing HR strategies and embedding governance frameworks that drive efficiency while ensuring the highest standards of regulatory compliance.
Donna Broome
Donna is the Director of LMJ Group’s Guernsey office, bringing over 15 years of bookkeeping expertise and a strong command of QuickBooks Online and Xero. She leads the island’s client service delivery with a focus on precision, efficiency and clear communication, ensuring businesses receive reliable bookkeeping support tailored to their needs.
Caroline Moody
Caroline is a senior accountant with over 20 years of experience. AAT-qualified and Xero-certified, she has a passion for solving complex accounting challenges — from navigating tricky financials to managing large companies. She specialises in creating insightful management accounts, forecasts and cashflow analysis that help businesses maintain healthy cash flow and unlock their growth potential.
Sylwia Rogalinska
With over 10 years’ experience supporting a diverse portfolio of clients, Sylwia specialises in tax, VAT returns, year-end accounts, and day-to-day client advisory. Known for her calm, thorough style, she focuses on making compliance clear and giving clients practical answers they can act on.
Ankush
Ankush is a qualified Senior Management Accountant with experience across accounts preparation, tax compliance and business advisory. He works closely with business owners, providing management accounts, financial reporting and practical commercial insight to support informed decision-making. With a strong technical and commercially focused approach, Ankush helps clients understand their financial performance and identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
Carol Daglish
Carol is a fully qualified member of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT). She has over 17 years of experience working in practice across a varied client portfolio. She looks after individual and corporate clients and is responsible for corporate and personal tax, payroll, year-end and management accounts, trusts and partnerships.
Lee Tiller
Lee is an experienced accountant who has worked for the practice for over 22 years. She is a part-qualified member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). She focuses on a portfolio of clients from the SME market to sole proprietors, working closely with entrepreneurs to support their business processes and make compliance easy.
Umair Umer
Umair is an ACCA-qualified senior accountant with broad experience across accounts preparation, tax compliance and management reporting. He manages a varied client portfolio, delivering clear financial insights and dependable advice that helps businesses stay compliant and plan ahead with confidence.
Marilyn Gillard
Marilyn is a fully qualified member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), with over 17 years of experience working in practice across a varied client portfolio. She looks after individual and corporate clients including charities and trusts, specialising in personal and corporation tax, statutory and management accounts, payroll and company secretarial responsibilities.
Muhammad Zahid
Muhammad is a dedicated accountant and part-qualified member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Since joining the firm in April 2024, he has quickly gained valuable experience managing a diverse client portfolio. Certified as a Xero Advisor and Xero Payroll professional, he handles bookkeeping, personal tax returns, annual accounts, payroll management and practice administration.
Amy Becks
Amy is a Xero-certified accountant and bookkeeper currently working towards completing her AAT Level 4 Diploma. She handles complex bookkeeping for a diverse client portfolio, supports annual accounts and tax returns, and assists with other intricate financial matters. Since joining the practice in July 2021, she has quickly become a trusted team member known for delivering accurate, well-organised work and clear insights across a range of sectors.
Jovita Dainauskytė
A highly motivated and detail-oriented Accounts & Finance Assistant with a strong foundation in accounting and finance. With experience across service and manufacturing businesses, she has developed strong skills in bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, financial reporting and supporting the preparation of management accounts and VAT returns. Having achieved AAT Level 3 and AATQB status, she is currently perusing further studies.
Imran Shabanov
Imran is a reliable financial accountant and bookkeeper who keeps client records accurate, up-to-date and compliant. He handles day-to-day bookkeeping, reconciliations and VAT preparation, supporting businesses with a calm, organised approach.
Hamza Sarmad
Hamza is an ACA Trainee Accountant, bringing fresh ideas, energy and a can-do mindset to the team. He’s hands-on across day-to-day tasks — supporting bookkeeping, VAT prep and year-end workflows — while shadowing seniors to sharpen his technical skills and client care. Outside of work, Hamza enjoys MMA, which fuels his discipline and focus.
Gul Ozdemir
Gul Ozdemir is a meticulous bookkeeper who keeps client records accurate, up-to-date and easy to understand. She handles day-to-day reconciliations, VAT preparation and financial reporting with a calm, organised approach, helping businesses stay on top of their numbers and plan ahead with confidence.
Izabel Cristina
Izabel is a dedicated Personal Assistant & Office Administrator, keeping the practice organised and client communications running smoothly. With a friendly, efficient approach, she supports the team across diary management, client queries and day-to-day administration, ensuring everyone feels looked after from first contact onward.
Viral Shah
Viral has been with the company since April 2015, currently serving as Payroll Manager. He is MAAT qualified, holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce specialising in Advanced Accounting and Statistics, and is part ACCA qualified. With over 20 years of experience in UK accounting, payroll and taxation, his key strengths include payroll management, pensions and P11D reporting.
Marina Whalen
Marina is an experienced payroll professional with a background spanning both small and large accountancy practices as well as dedicated payroll bureaux. As Payroll Manager she handles end-to-end payroll operations with accuracy and discretion, working confidently with payroll software to ensure compliant processing, clear reporting and smooth monthly cycles.
Aamir Khan
Aamir brings deep expertise across compliance, operations management, invoicing and client coordination. Known for his efficiency, precision and results-driven approach, he plays a key role in maintaining operational excellence and ensuring adherence to standards, helping deliver seamless project execution.
Sana Ahmad
Sana is a reliable Operations & Compliance Assistant professional who keeps the back office running smoothly. From client onboarding and document coordination to diary management and team support, she ensures processes are efficient, deadlines are met and clients receive a consistently helpful experience.
