Daniel Sowden

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Partner & OMB Business Advisor at BHP Chartered Accountants

York, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Daniel Sowden is a Partner at BHP Chartered Accountants with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in providing audit, accounting, and advisory services to owner-managed businesses and SMEs, with a particular focus on the agriculture and professional practices sectors. He earned a BEng & Com Hons from the University of Birmingham and is described as having a work ethic that is "second to none".

Born and raised in York, Daniel is passionate about supporting the local business community. He actively engages with industry groups like the Yorkshire Agricultural Society and has presented to the Turfgrass Growers Association. Outside of work, his greatest joy comes from his family and watching his two young daughters grow.

He has a specific specialization in auditing records under the SRA Accounts Rules 2011, a niche area of accounting for law firms.

Personality Overview

Overcautious

Deliberate

Slower Adopter

They tend to have clarity about their needs and constraints, and are unlikely to over-promise.  Being observant comes to them naturally. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Topics They Care About

Owner-Managed Businesses
His entire career focus is on providing audit, accounting, and advisory services to OMBs and SMEs across a diverse spectrum of industries.
Agricultural Sector
He has a professional focus on the agriculture sector, supports the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, and advises farming and landed estate businesses on financial strategy and succession.
Business Growth
As a Business Growth Accountant, he advises businesses from startups to established companies on scaling, improving cash flow, and navigating complex financial landscapes.

Media Appearances

Daniel Sowden, Partner BHP Chartered Accountants. Featured in The York Press

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Daniel Sowden – BHP | Partner Introduction Video. Featured in Facebook (BHP Chartered Accountants)

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Daniel Sowden – Partner & OMB Business Advisor. Featured in BHP Chartered Accountants – Meet the Team

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Work History

8-2014
Partner & OMB Business Advisor at BHP Chartered Accountants
1-2014 - 7-2014
Partner at Thomas Coombs & Son
5-2011 - 1-2014
Senior Manager at Thomas Coombs & Son
4-2008 - 5-2011
Manager at Baker Tilly
7-2005 - 4-2008
Manager at Horwath Clark Whitehill LLP

Education

2000 - 2004
ACA from The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
1997 - 2000
BEng & com Hons - Manufacturing Engineering and commerce from University of Birmingham

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Insights For Selling To Daniel

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control

DONT's

  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Daniel is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Daniel

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Daniel move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Daniel take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Daniel

Personality Compatibility


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