About
HISTORY
Francis Maxwell LLP was formed on 1st January 2001. Having both busy working life’s and a young family, the primary reason for Paul and Lana to form their own practice was in the hope of improving their work life balance. Which it did.
The business was initially located in the market square in Alton where we shared space above a photographers studio. It didn’t take long before we took over the whole upstairs area and then eventually the whole building. In 2008 we out grew the property completely and moved to newly renovated offices in Alton High Street. In 2013 we were joined in the practice by Kevin Lee, rebranding to LFM and together we then moved to our current location.
People
Matthew Ellis FCCA
Partner
I joined LFM (formerly Francis Maxwell) straight from university and qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant in 2007.
Relocating to Southwest London, I joined a Top 15 Firm of Accountants where I managed a diverse portfolio of clients. I was involved in the audit of International Businesses, advising clients on exit strategies and was also seconded to the Channel Islands for a 3-month period.
I had a spell out of practice and worked in industry as Head of Finance for luxury brand Diptyque. This gave me a more detailed knowledge of monthly reporting to Group level and being able to put myself in the mind set of “the client”.
I returned to LFM in 2014, which had grown considerably in the 6 years that I had been gone.
I particularly enjoy being involved in new start-ups and entrepreneurial businesses, providing a range of advice including tax planning and business advice.
I enjoy spending my spare time with my wife and our children Violet and Roman.
Matt Doyle FCCA
Partner
I joined LFM in 2008, earning my ACCA qualification in 2010 and progressing to Partner in 2019.
With over two decades of experience, I manage a diverse portfolio of clients, offering comprehensive support in accounts, tax, and auditing.
I’m committed to building strong relationships with each client and tailoring my services to help them achieve financial success.
Beyond routine accounting and tax compliance services, I also specialize in hands-on business advice and wealth maximisation strategies for individuals and companies of various sizes and industries.
In my spare time, I enjoy spending quality time with my wife and daughter. I’m an avid sports enthusiast and keep active with regular gym visits. I also have a passion for photography and motor racing, attending events whenever possible.
TOM MASON FCA
Partner
I graduated with a law degree from Reading in 2004 and then went on to qualify as a chartered accountant in 2009.
In 2018 I joined LFM after 13 years with a medium sized accountancy, audit and taxation firm and became a partner within LFM in 2021.
Over the years I have developed my own diverse portfolio of owner managed businesses covering audit, accounts and taxation assignments. I have a wealth of experience within the small and medium business sector, which enables me to provide a high level of client service – something which I have been commended for throughout my career.
One of my interests is to make accounting and taxation processes more efficient and providing clients with up-to-date financials. I have successfully implemented digital procedures in practice and harnessed cloud accounting technology. In addition, I am a statutory auditor, managing several statutory audits, solicitors accounts rule audits and CASS 5 assignments.
Away from the office I enjoy time with my wife and my two sons and travelling to new places. I also have a keen interest in football and cricket.