Accounts
Team David Johnson
Partner and Statutory Director
0113 831 4770
Formed Yorkshire Medical Accountants May 2011 David formed YMA in 2011 after a career spent within accountancy and more recently the automotive industry covering England and Scotland at board level, David specialises in medical practice mergers and acquisitions, management consultancy and medical partnership accounting and with over 35 years in practice and industry he can offer a wealth of experience to care and guide on the business journey. Outside work he suffers the ups and downs of Leeds United whilst also enjoying most sports and travel.
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Phil Barrett
Partner and Statutory Director
0113 831 4772
Qualified as a Chartered Accountant (FCA) in 2014. Joined Yorkshire Medical Accountants in March 2022. Phil oversees our corporate clients who also deals with Primary Care Networks and VAT registered GP dispensing practices. He worked in general practice in North Yorkshire for over 13 years before moving to West Yorkshire and has looked after clients from a wide range of industries including agriculture, construction, hospitality, IT, and many others. Outside of work, Phil is a keen golfer and a Leeds United supporter. He also enjoys spending time with his wife and young children. ________________________________
Max Johnson
Partner and Statutory Director
0113 831 4774
Joined Yorkshire Medical Accountants in September 2017 and qualified ACA in January 2021 Max graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2016 with a 2:1 qualification in BSc Hons Management. Max became a Chartered Accountant in January 2021 after completing his journey with the ACA. Outside work he is a keen sportsman and endures the up and downs of having a season ticket at Leeds United. Max is also a keen traveller and enjoys exploring the world.
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Nicola Costello
0113 236 2969
Joined Yorkshire Medical Accountants in November 2019 Before joining the team to help our GP practice clients by maintaining their financial books and records; Nicola worked in general practice as a practice manager. She has over 30 years of experience working in general practice. Outside work, Nicola enjoys spending time with family, gardening and cooking.
Ed Exall
0113 831 4773
Joined Yorkshire Medical Accountants in December 2025
Before joining the team in December 2025, Ed graduated from Nottingham Trent University with a 2:1 qualification in accounting and has gained experience working in General Practice for 4 years, covering accounts preparation, tax advice and audits.
Outside of work, Ed enjoys playing football and running, along with watching most sports, particularly the thrills of Man United.
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Tax Team
Sri Ram
0113 831 4776
Joined Yorkshire Medical Accountants in September 2024 Sri worked for one of the national accountancy firms and has over 26 years’ direct experience in looking after clients in healthcare, pharmacists, dental surgery, children’s day nurseries, IT, commercial property, jewellers, import/export, automotive, builders, restaurants, shop keepers, food etc in the areas of Accounting, Payroll, VAT & Taxation. He currently specialises in taxation & pensions for the Partners of GP Practices, other doctors and medical professionals. Outside of work, Sri enjoys spending time with his family, movies and travelling.
Niman Gashi
0113 831 4202
Joined Yorkshire Medical Accountants in April 2024.
Niman worked in General Practice for a local firm for 10 years in accounts preparation, bookkeeping & VAT returns and has more than 8 years’ experience with a national firm in tax preparation work assisting private tax clients. Currently he offers his experience and skills in assisting GP Practice doctors and locum doctors in their personal tax matters. Outside of work, Niman enjoys swimming, walking and spending quality time with his grandson.