Our firm

About Global Ledger Partners

We provide professional bookkeeping, management accounts and outsourced finance support to growing businesses in the UK and US.

Usman Dad, Founder and Managing Director of Global Ledger Partners
ACCA & CPA Qualified

Meet the Founder

Usman Dad, ACCA, CPA (New Jersey)

Founder & Managing Director

Experienced leadership. Reliable financial partnership.

Usman Dad is the Founder and Managing Director of Global Ledger Partners and a dual-qualified ACCA and CPA (New Jersey) finance professional with more than 14 years of international experience in accounting, audit, taxation, financial reporting and strategic finance.

With Big Four audit foundations at KPMG, Usman has developed extensive expertise in financial reporting, FP&A, cash-flow forecasting, internal controls, audit readiness, tax compliance, ERP implementation and CFO-level advisory.

His career spans the GCC, South Asia and international markets, with experience supporting businesses across professional services, healthcare, manufacturing, education, technology and other growing sectors.

He has also led accounting, finance, corporate advisory and US-focused client engagements, supporting business owners with monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting, transaction review, tax planning support and strategic financial decision-making.

At Global Ledger Partners, Usman leads a team of experienced finance professionals helping UK and US businesses maintain accurate books, strengthen financial controls, meet compliance obligations and gain clearer insight into their financial performance.

His vision is to provide growing businesses with reliable, high-quality accounting, tax and finance expertise without the cost and complexity of maintaining a full in-house finance department.

Areas of Expertise

Accounting & Financial Reporting
UK & US Tax Compliance
FP&A and Cash-Flow Forecasting
Audit and Internal Controls
Management Reporting
Fractional CFO Advisory
ACCA Member  ·  CPA (New Jersey)  ·  Big Four Experience  ·  14+ Years of International Finance Leadership

Our focus

What We Do

Global Ledger Partners provides outsourced accounting and finance services to owner-managed businesses, SMEs and growing organisations in the United Kingdom and United States.

Our work focuses on the practical: accurate bookkeeping, timely management accounts, reliable reporting and the financial processes that help businesses operate with confidence.

Our values

How We Work

Accuracy

We maintain accurate records and deliver reliable reports. Financial information is only useful when it can be trusted.

Clarity

We present financial information clearly, without unnecessary complexity. Directors and business owners should be able to understand their numbers.

Responsiveness

We communicate promptly and professionally. When questions arise, we respond quickly and clearly.

Consistency

We deliver on a consistent timetable. Month-end accounts arrive when expected, not when convenient.

Our standards

Professional Credentials

ACCA-qualified professionals

Our team includes ACCA-qualified accountants with experience across UK and US accounting standards.

CPA-aligned practice

We work in alignment with CPA requirements for US clients, supporting tax preparation and financial reporting.

Multi-jurisdiction expertise

We have practical experience with UK and US accounting requirements, compliance frameworks and reporting standards.

Full-service capability

Tax Compliance — UK & US

Our ACCA-qualified team handles UK tax compliance directly — including Self Assessment returns, Corporation Tax filings and VAT returns submitted to HMRC. For US clients, our CPA-aligned professionals support corporate filings with the IRS and state tax authorities. You get a single, accountable partner for both your day-to-day accounting and your statutory obligations.

United Kingdom

  • Self Assessment returns
  • Corporation Tax filings
  • VAT returns (HMRC)
  • Companies House compliance
  • ACCA-qualified oversight

United States

  • Corporate tax filings (IRS)
  • Federal and state returns
  • Sales tax compliance support
  • CPA-led engagements
  • US GAAP-aligned reporting

A practical process

Our Approach

  1. 01

    We start with a review

    Before taking on any engagement, we review existing records, understand your business model and agree on scope and responsibilities.

  2. 02

    We work to a timetable

    Month-end accounts are delivered on a consistent schedule. You know when to expect your reports.

  3. 03

    We communicate clearly

    We flag issues, highlight variances and explain what the numbers mean in plain language.

Work With Us

Book a free consultation to discuss your accounting and finance requirements.