About Us

Your trusted partner for navigating the complexities of music and entertainment finance, so you can focus on your passion

OUR HISTORY

1986

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

Pat Savage opens the first London office, specialising in accountancy and business management for the music industry.

2007

A NEW CHAPTER

Business acquired by Formation Group. Julie Symes, Simon Petrie, and Niall Longworth become Directors.

2009

A FRESH LOOK: OJK LTD

O J Kilkenny steps away. Name shortened to OJK Ltd to reflect a modern, standalone brand.

2019

JOINING FORCES

Formation Group & James Grant Group consolidated its business under YM&U

2022

KEEPING IT SIMPLE

YM&U was simplified to YMU.

2025

BACK TO OUR ROOTS

Completed an MBO, returning the business to independent ownership. Reclaimed our original, respected name OJK.

meet the

team

Patrick Savage

Chairman

Julie Symes

Joint Managing Director

Simon Petrie

Joint Managing Director

Dan Fethers

Director

Karen Donald

Director

Niall Longworth

Tax Director

Steve Crowther

Director

Lorraine Cocks

Associate Director

Lisa Scully

Associate Director

Hari Thampu

Associate Director Royalties

Nicole Strathdee

Operations Director

Paul Mehta

Senior Business Manager

Lucy Bennett

Senior Business Manager

Wajid Siddiqui

Senior Business Manager

Vanessa Graver

Senior Business Manager

Jon Hart

Business Manager

Sadie Miller

Business Manager

Megan Turner

Business Manager

talk with us

Ready to take control of your finances and ensure your success? Contact us now to schedule a consultation, discuss how our tailored accounting solutions can support your specific needs, and discover how we can help you achieve your financial goals. Don’t let financial complexities hold you back; get in touch today for a free consultation, and let’s get started