David Young

Partner @Dains (Scotland)

East Ayrshire, GB

As a Partner at Dains, I work closely with owner-managed and mid-sized businesses across Scotland, providing hands-on accounts advisory and tax support tailored to the realities of running a business today.With a strong background in agriculture, I have particular experience supporting rural and farming enterprises, helping clients navigate everything from compliance and reporting to long-term planning, succession, and investment decisions. I support a wide range of SMEs across different sectors, many of whom face similar challenges: managing complexity, staying on top of the numbers, and making confident financial decisions.My approach is straightforward: listen, understand, and offer clear advice that helps business owners stay in control. I aim to give clients the right insight at the right time, so they can move forward with confidence.What I help with most- Business advisory and accounts for growing SMEs- Tax planning and compliance, corporate, personal and rural - Financial reporting and management insight - Working with farming and rural businesses on structure, strategy, and succession - Supporting leadership teams with performance visibility and financial confidenceClients tell me they value my ability to explain things clearly and bring a calm, practical approach to what can often feel like stressful or time-sensitive matters. I see my role as helping business owners stay compliant — yes — but also to make better use of their financial information, so they can spend more time doing what they do best.I’ve worked with businesses at every stage of growth, from long-established family firms to ambitious, fast-growing enterprises. As part of Dains, I also bring the weight of a trusted advisory team, with sector specialists and support when it’s needed.If you’re looking for an advisor who understands both the details and the bigger picture, and who will work with you to build a strong, practical financial foundation, let’s connect.

University of Strathclyde

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Accounting and Finance