Accounts Team
David Johnson
0113 831 4770
david@ymallp.com
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.
John Horrabin
0113 831 4771
john@ymallp.com
Qualified as a Chartered Accountant (ACA) in 1993 and became an FCA in 2009
John trained with a top 10 accountancy firm then worked in general practice with a small firm covering a wide variety of clients from the local fish and chip shop to legal practices, dealing with the intricacies of Solicitors Accounts Rules before focusing solely on medical partnership accounts and GP finance since 2002. He co-founded YMA with David Johnson in 2011.
Outside work interests include walking, travel, the natural world, gastronomy and most sports.
Bernie Wilson
0113 831 4773
bernie@ymallp.com
Joined Yorkshire Medical Accountants October 2015
Bernie trained at a long established firm of accountants in Bradford before spending 10 years at Riley and Co chartered accountants. Bernie became AAT qualified at Riley and Co gaining a vast knowledge of sole traders, partnerships and Limited companies.
Outside work she has played in various brass bands, performing at prestigious venues including the Royal Albert Hall and the Houses of Parliament.
Max Johnson
0113 831 4774
max@ymallp.com
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.
Nicola Costello
0113 236 2969
nicola@ymallp.com
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.
Tax Team
Simon Blackwell
0113 831 4776
simon@ymallp.com
Joined Yorkshire Medical Accountants in June 2020
Simon worked for HMRC in West London from 1976 to 1988 following which he moved to Gloucestershire, where he worked for two accountancy firms up to 2015. He then moved to Leeds and after working for Leon and Company for five years, he joined Yorkshire Medical Accountants. Simon has extensive taxation experience including in the specialised field of trusts.
Outside of work, Simon enjoys spending quality time with his wife Ruth and his two daughters, walking, reading, listening to music and is a keen follower of both Brentford FC and Leeds United.