Simon Dent has over 35years’ experience in accountancy and is the managing director and founder of Riverside Financial Consultancy Ltd.Having qualified as a Chartered Accountant with BDO Stoy Hayward in 1985 which he left in 1987, Simon initially specialised in providing services to the entertainment sector. As things evolved, he soon broadened into other business sectors such as theatrical production, international tour merchandising, restaurants and property development. In 1998… Show more Simon Dent has over 35years’ experience in accountancy and is the managing director and founder of Riverside Financial Consultancy Ltd.Having qualified as a Chartered Accountant with BDO Stoy Hayward in 1985 which he left in 1987, Simon initially specialised in providing services to the entertainment sector. As things evolved, he soon broadened into other business sectors such as theatrical production, international tour merchandising, restaurants and property development. In 1998 Riverside was created after having established the embryo of the business as a self-employed accountant for the first 11 years.Having always enjoyed helping with new business start-ups, the opportunities to assist existing businesses become more efficient by a hands-on approach and structuring was the natural way to grow.This approach saved client’s considerable amounts of money over the years.Consequently Riverside developed naturally and the ‘holistic’ approach to the accounting function was the key.Over the years Simon has worked with over 1,000 businesses through the complexities of start-up and on-going situations. His working experience has touched upon almost every area of accountancy and taxation affecting small businesses and individuals.Outside his work Simon spends time with his family and friends, has three children now all adults and enjoys playing the piano as his past time. Theatre, opera and the arts are very much enjoyed from time to time as is the occasional round of golf. Show less