Meet the Team

The people behind our work - experienced, qualified and ready to help your business grow.

Michael Thornton

Michael Thornton

Managing Partner

Michael leads TheAccountant with over 20 years of post-qualification experience across audit, tax and corporate advisory. A Chartered Accountant and fellow of ICAEW, he has guided the firm's growth across the UAE since its founding.

Sarah Al Farsi

Sarah Al Farsi

Senior Partner, Audit & Assurance

Sarah brings 15 years of experience leading audit engagements for clients across manufacturing, real estate and financial services, with deep expertise in IFRS reporting. Sarah is a Fellow of ACCA (FCCA).

David Chen

David Chen

Senior Partner, Tax Advisory

David specialises in UAE corporate tax and VAT advisory, helping businesses of every size navigate compliance with confidence. David holds the ACCA and Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) qualifications.

Fatima Hassan

Fatima Hassan

Associate Partner, Business Advisory

Fatima works closely with founders and SMEs on business structuring, financial planning and growth strategy. Fatima is ACCA-qualified and holds an MBA.

James Whitfield

James Whitfield

Director, Corporate Finance

James leads corporate finance engagements including due diligence, valuations and M&A support for clients across the region. James is an ICAEW Chartered Accountant and CFA charterholder.

Priya Nair

Priya Nair

Director, Compliance & Risk

Priya oversees regulatory compliance and risk advisory, with a strong focus on AML and governance frameworks for UAE businesses. Priya is an ACCA member and a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS).

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