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Meet the team

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Phil Whelan MD

Sunil Sujera

MD

  • Seasoned finance professional with over 20 years of experience in corporate finance, transfer pricing, and accounting. He has a proven track record of working with industry leaders such as PwCGrant Thornton UK LLP, and Aegis Outsourcing UK Ltd, where he specialised in financial structuring, tax strategy, and compliance.
  • His expertise spans accounting and finance outsourcingcorporate restructuring, and mergers & acquisitions (M&A), helping businesses optimise tax, streamline operations, and drive growth. With a strong background in due diligence, UK property accounting, and deal advisory, Sunil bring strategic financial solutions to empower businesses in dynamic markets.
  • Qualified from ACCA, the University of Bolton, and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, He is passionate about delivering results that maximise value and reduce risk.
Phil Whelan MD

Phil Whelan

Director

  • Following successful careers in professional football and teaching, Phil turned his hand to his original love: Accountancy and Payroll. After gaining a degree in Accountancy from University of East Anglia in 1993, Phil returned to the world of finance in 2019 when he established the FCSA-accredited Umbrella payroll company New Red Planet. Aside from leading the team at NRP, Phil also supports the running of DASS at an Executive level.
  • Phil is a keen sports fan, and has a season ticket at both Manchester United and his 1st love – Stockport County!
    Daniel Starkey ACA

    Daniel Starkey

    ACA

    • Daniel trained and qualified as a chartered account at one of the largest independent accountancy firms in the North West of England. He gained experience of accounting for a wide range of businesses from sole-traders and partnerships to audited SMEs.
    • Daniel has since gained industry experience as Financial Controller for several group entities and joined DASS in 2022 to support SME clients with all accounting and tax needs.
    Daniel Starkey ACA

    Tom Metcalfe 

    ACCA

    • Tom is currently semi-qualified with the ACCA and is in the last stage gaining chartered status, having over 5 years’ experience in practice working with SMEs across a range of industries, he has a passion for helping fuel growth in developing businesses.
    • Outside of work Tom is a keen sportsman and prides himself on adding value to any team he is involved in.
    Daniel Starkey ACA

    Reece Vaughan

    AAT APPRENTICE

    • Reece is currently studying his AAT accountancy qualifications having joined the team in September 2025 upon leaving full time education. He has always had a strong interest for finance having studied Economics and Business at A levels.
    • He is very passionate about continuing his development and starting the journey to become a chartered accountant and building a long, successful career in the finance industry.
    • Reece is also a budding football superstar, combining his accounting with playing for his hometown club, Nantwich Town.

    Get in Touch

    If you would like to speak to one of our team, you can contact us using the details below, or you can request a callback using the contact form.

    Tel : 0333 0230490

    Email : info@dassonline.com

    Address:
    Glasshouse,
    Alderley Park,
    Macclesfield,
    Cheshire, SK10 4ZE.

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