Meet the team
The people behind your success
We’re proud to bring together a group of experienced professionals at Barley Grove who are passionate about helping businesses thrive. From accounting and advisory to personalised financial solutions, each team member is dedicated to delivering tailored support to meet your business’s needs. Our approach is built on collaboration, trust, and a commitment to understanding your unique goals. Whether you’re a new client or a long-standing partner, our team is here to provide the insights and expertise necessary for your success. Get to know the people behind Barley Grove and discover how our combined skills and experience can help drive your business forward.
Darren Behan
Partner
Darren Behan is a seasoned finance executive with over 20 years of experience in the investment management industry, specialising in real estate and construction industry, hotel and leisure, retail and and alternative investments
Paul Collins
Partner
Paul Collins is a Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA) and Business Economics graduate with over 15 years of experience supporting a diverse range of clients in practice
Levi Behan
Client Account Manager
Levi Behan is a Client Account Manager at Barley Grove, dedicated to building lasting client relationships and ensuring exceptional service delivery.
Lakhan Punjabi
Accounts Senior
Lakhan is a Commerce Graduate and Semi-Qualified Chartered Accountant with over 7 years of hands-on experience delivering high-impact accounting, auditing, taxation, and management reporting services to UK-based clients. His expertise spans a diverse portfolio—supporting sole proprietors, start-ups, and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across a wide range of industries and sectors.
Surbhi Jain
Accounts Senior
Surbhi is a Commerce graduate with a specialization in Accounting and Finance, bringing over three years of experience in year-end account finalisation and financial reporting. She has worked with clients across a broad range of industry sectors, helping them meet statutory obligations and enhance financial clarity.
Mael-Le Strat
Accounting Apprentice
Mael is an Accounting Apprentice currently preparing to enter his final year at University, where he studies finance and accounting. Alongside his academic work, he supports the team across a range of client services, gaining valuable real-world experience in financial reporting, account management and business support.
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The insight to go from start-up to dream business.
With Barley Grove’s strategic advice and financial expertise, we’ll help you every step of the way to transform your start-up into a thriving, successful business.
Strategic business advice
Dedicated guidance to drive your business forward.
Accounting services
Tailored accounting solutions for your business, from financial reporting to tax planning and more.
Industries we help
Expert support for construction, retail, education, luxury tourism, start-ups, and other key industries.
“We have worked with Barley Grove for 2 years and their involvement to date has been integral to us achieving our strategic goals.”
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Our clients’ success speaks for itself. Dive into our client stories to see how we’ve helped businesses in various industries achieve their goals with personalised support, expert advice, and a partnership approach that makes a real difference.
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