Who We Are

Our Founders

Alan & Dawn Spear

Alan and Dawn founded Resolve Accountancy in April 2001, starting out with a handful of clients and a desk in the spare bedroom. They were disciplined, hard-working and never afraid to do what needed doing. Those qualities, combined with a genuine passion for helping the businesses they worked with, took Resolve from those early days to the thriving firm it is today.

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Meet the Team

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Elizabeth Kirby
Director | People, Payroll & Strategy

Having grown up around Resolve, the business has always been much more than just a job to Elizabeth. She's incredibly...

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Bruce Spear
Director | Tax & Business Advisory

Bruce has grown up around Resolve and was involved in the family business long before it became his career, starting...

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George Davidson
Director | Finance & Technology

George has been part of Resolve since the very start of his career, joining as an apprentice at just 16. Resolve was...

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Kieran Tillett
Director | Operations Lead & Senior Accountant

Kieran joined Resolve shortly after completing his degree in Economics and has continued to develop his career with us ever since...

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Ella Ruddlesden
Director | Senior Accountant

Ella has been part of Resolve for many years and has built up extensive experience across accounting and tax. She is a qualified...

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Sue Murphy
Payroll Manager

Sue leads Resolve’s payroll team, overseeing the day-to-day running of our payroll service and making sure our clients and...

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Simon Brown
Client Manager & Accountant

Simon is a key part of our client team, managing the day-to-day work across his portfolio while helping to oversee...

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Jason Lee
Client Manager & Accountant

Jason plays an important role in the day-to-day management of our client work, helping to keep everything moving while...

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Lisa Flounders
Business Administrator & Receptionist

Lisa is the first friendly face clients see when they walk through the door, though her role stretches well beyond reception...

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Our Founders

Alan & Dawn Spear

The Resolve Story

Alan and Dawn founded Resolve Accountancy in April 2001, starting out with a handful of clients and a desk in the spare bedroom. They were disciplined, hard-working and never afraid to do what needed doing. Those qualities, combined with a genuine passion for helping the businesses they worked with, took Resolve from those early days to the thriving firm it is today.

But they were far more than just accountants. Strong characters, always up for a laugh and genuinely sociable, they were often out mingling with clients and building the kind of relationships that made people want to stay with Resolve for the long term. Giving clients the best possible service and earning their trust mattered to them as much as anything else. Bruce and Elizabeth grew up watching their parents build the firm this way and grew to share that same passion.

Dawn sadly passed away in April 2025, but her memory lives on through Resolve every day. Alan remains closely involved, always on hand to advise and guide the team, while the day to day running of the firm is in the hands of people who care deeply about carrying it forward in the right way.

Bruce and Elizabeth are now proud to carry the firm forward, having learned so much from their inspirational parents.

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Elizabeth Kirby

Director | People, Payroll & Strategy

About

Having grown up around Resolve, the business has always been much more than just a job to Elizabeth. She's incredibly proud of how far Resolve has come and is passionate about playing her part in where it goes next.

Her role spans many areas of the business, from people and HR to payroll, marketing and the wider direction of Resolve. She thrives on the variety and is always looking for new ideas, better ways of doing things and opportunities to keep the business moving forward.

Elizabeth is particularly passionate about the people behind Resolve and creating a business that's a great place to work, as well as one that clients genuinely enjoy working with.

Beyond Resolve

Away from work, Elizabeth is rarely without a plan. Whether it's the next holiday, time with friends and family or a new project she's decided needs doing, there's usually something in the diary.

Known in the office for

Having a new idea – usually followed fairly quickly by “I've been thinking…”

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Bruce Spear

Director | Tax & Business Advisory

About

Bruce has grown up around Resolve and was involved in the family business long before it became his career, starting out sorting receipts in the office as a child.

He works closely with both businesses and individuals, helping them with everything from tax planning and business structuring to the day to day questions and challenges that come with running and growing a business.

Bruce is genuinely passionate about getting under the skin of a business and understanding what the owner is trying to achieve. He has a knack for taking something complicated and making it much easier to understand, and he takes real pride in making sure every client feels informed and in control.

Beyond Resolve

Away from work Bruce enjoys time with his wife and family, walking his dachshund (always via a good pub) and planning the next trip away.

Known in the office for

Being a passionate champion of Resolve's core values, especially "Always Educate, Always Empower." It is a mindset that drives every conversation, every interaction and everything we do.

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George Davidson

Director | Finance & Technology

About

George has been part of Resolve since the very start of his career, joining as an apprentice at just 16. Resolve was his first job and he’s been here ever since working his way through the business.

George has a particular passion for technology and is always exploring new software and smarter ways of working. He enjoys helping clients make better use of their numbers, improve their processes and find practical solutions that make running their business that little bit easier.

Beyond Resolve

Away from work, George enjoys reading fantasy novels, visiting historical landmarks and spending time with his family.

Known in the office for

Being our resident computer whizz if there’s a tech problem in the office, George is the first person everyone turns to.

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Kieran Tillett

Director | Operations Lead & Senior Accountant

About

Kieran joined Resolve shortly after completing his degree in Economics and has continued to develop his career with us ever since. Along the way he has become a full member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Today, Kieran plays a pivotal role at Resolve as our Operations Lead, overseeing the team's workload and day to day delivery across the business. He ensures our clients receive a consistently high standard of service while keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

Alongside his operational responsibilities, Kieran manages his own portfolio of clients across a wide range of industries. He combines his technical knowledge with a genuine commitment to looking after both his clients and the people around him, and is someone the team can always rely on for guidance, support or an extra pair of hands when needed.

Beyond Resolve

Away from work, Kieran is a keen tennis player and sports fan.

Known in the office for

Always being willing to help. Whether it's a quick question, some advice or someone simply needing a hand, Kieran will always make time for the team.

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Ella Ruddlesden

Director | Senior Accountant

About

Ella has been part of Resolve for many years and has built up extensive experience across accounting and tax. She is a qualified member of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) and Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT), as well as a Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA).

Ella manages her own portfolio of clients across a wide range of industries and brings a depth of technical knowledge that clients genuinely value. She has a great understanding of both her clients and their businesses, always looking for practical ways to help them and making sure nothing gets missed along the way.

Within Resolve, Ella is known for her ability to juggle a huge amount at once while still delivering consistently high quality work. Her attention to detail and commitment to getting things right make her an incredibly valued part of the team.

Beyond Resolve

Away from work, Ella loves spending time with friends and family and making the most of her time outside the office.

Known in the office for

Being on top of everything. Ella is brilliant at managing her time, juggling a hundred things at once and still knowing exactly what needs doing next.

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Sue Murphy

Payroll Manager

About

Sue leads Resolve’s payroll team, overseeing the day-to-day running of our payroll service and making sure our clients and their employees are always in safe hands.

With a wealth of payroll experience, Sue has an excellent understanding of the ever-changing legislation and responsibilities that come with employing people. She knows payroll can sometimes feel complicated, so takes pride in making the process as straightforward and stress-free as possible for our clients.

Sue is thorough, dependable and always happy to help, making sure everything is accurate, on time and that clients have the support they need.

Beyond Resolve

Family is a big part of Sue’s life and, away from work, she loves spending time with them.

Known in the office for

Her incredible attention to detail. Sue has a real eye for the little things and is often the one to spot something before anyone else.

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Simon Brown

Client Manager & Accountant

About

Simon is a key part of our client team, managing the day-to-day work across his portfolio while helping to oversee and support the work of our junior team.

With a particular strength on the technical side of accountancy and tax, Simon takes pride in producing consistently high-quality work and getting into the detail when needed. He's currently building on that expertise by studying towards his ATT and CTA qualifications.

Simon brings a fresh perspective to the team and is always developing his knowledge as the industry changes. His technical ability and dependable approach make him an important part of Resolve's continued growth.

Beyond Resolve

Sport plays a big part in Simon's life outside Resolve. He's a regular football player and has recently added golf to the mix.

Known in the office for

Getting the job done and getting it done well. Simon quietly gets on with whatever is in front of him and can always be relied upon to produce work to a high standard.

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Jason Lee

Client Manager & Accountant

About

Jason plays an important role in the day-to-day management of our client work, helping to keep everything moving while supporting the wider accounts team.

Alongside looking after clients, Jason works closely with our junior team, offering guidance and support as they develop their own careers at Resolve. He has a naturally team-focused approach and is always willing to get involved, making him an important part of both the day-to-day running and continued growth of Resolve.

Jason is also continuing to develop his own technical expertise and is currently working towards his CTA qualifications.

Beyond Resolve

Away from work, Jason can regularly be found on the Padel court, playing each week with some of the Resolve team.

Known in the office for

Supporting the team. Jason is always happy to make time for our junior team, whether they need some guidance, a second opinion or simply a helping hand.

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Lisa Flounders

Business Administrator & Receptionist

About

Lisa is the first friendly face clients see when they walk through the door, though her role stretches well beyond reception.

As part of business administration, Lisa helps keep Resolve running smoothly day to day, from client onboarding and accounts receivable through to the behind-the-scenes details that keep everything on track.

Warm and approachable, Lisa takes real pride in making sure everyone feels welcome and well looked after from the very start.

Beyond Resolve

Away from work, Lisa enjoys spending time with family and catching up with friends.

Known in the office for

Bringing warmth to the office. Lisa always makes time to help, and has a knack for making everyone feel at ease.