Our Team

Meet the Professionals

Chris Dix

Founder and Managing Director

Chris founded C W Dix Limited in 2012 having been a practising accountant in the Wakefield area for many years.

Chris has built strong relationships with his clients having built an in – depth understanding of their businesses and business needs. Through his extensive professional contact list, Chris is able to give clients the best possible advice.

Chris is a supporter of many local charities. He is currently a Trustee of Wakefield Children’s Charity and was previously a Trustee of Sports Aid Yorkshire & Humberside, a charity which supports highly talented young sports men and women.

Away from work Chris has a keen interest in sport being a member of Yorkshire County Cricket Club and also a supporter of Wakefield Trinity.

Carolyn Harman

Senior Manager

Carolyn is a qualified Chartered Certified Accountant and has worked with Chris for many years.

Carolyn has an extensive knowledge and works closely with clients to help solve their problems. She has a wide experience of many accounting packages including Xero, Sage and Pegasus Opera and is the first port of call for clients with a problem.

Away from work Carolyn enjoys evenings at the local jazz club or sampling the offerings of cities across Europe.

Alison Dix

Payroll Manager and Administrator

Alison joined the business in 2016, initially dealing with all aspects of the general office. Alison is often the first person a client will meet. She is also responsible for the smooth running of the payroll bureau department.

Away from the office Alison has many interests including being a keen Leeds United supporter, visiting the theatre and not least looking after her grandson.

Rachel Daniel

Accountant and Business Development Co-Ordinator

Having graduated from University, Rachel became a Primary Teacher but a career change brought her into accountancy in 2020.

Rachel has developed an in-depth knowledge of Xero and Sage accounting packages which has enabled her to develop her skill set to benefit her clients. Having previously undertaken management roles in education, Rachel has successfully transferred her skills into a new working environment.

Rachel is advancing her way through her AAT qualifications.

Rachel is interested in most sports, having previously played competitive netball and hockey.

She also enjoys regular travels with her husband Steve.

Rachel has also built up her own contacts and she has joined the organising committee for the WACCL charity lunch.

Jonathan Dix

Assistant Accountant and Business Development Co-Ordinator

Jonathan joined the business in 2022 having also worked in education for 13 years. He regularly works on Xero and  Sage accounting packages to the benefit of his clients.

Jonathan is working his way through the AAT training programme whilst building his own portfolio of clients and expanding his network of contacts.

Jonathan is married to Laura and they have one son, Lucas. Jonathan has an interest in most sports having played for Sandal RUFC for many years. He is a Season Ticket holder at both Leeds United and Wakefield Trinity.

Rachel Dix

Accountant and Business Development Co-Ordinator

Having graduated from University, Rachel became a Primary Teacher but a career change brought her into accountancy in 2020.

Rachel has developed an in-depth knowledge of Xero and Sage accounting packages which has enabled her to develop her skill set to benefit her clients. Having previously undertaken management roles in education, Rachel has successfully transferred her skills into a new working environment.

Rachel is advancing her way through her AAT qualifications.

Rachel is interested in most sports, having previously played competitive Netball and Hockey, she is now a Leeds United Season Ticket holder.

Rachel has also built up her own contacts and she has joined the organising committee for the WACCL charity lunch.

Reviews From Our Clients

The help and advice we get from the whole team at CWD is great. From dealing with mundane queries regarding Xero to payroll, year end tax planning and accounts nothing is too much trouble

Colette Rhodes Managing Director Debt Collection Services Limited

When we moved to CWD, Chris, Carolyn and Rachel took the time to understand our business to ensure we got the help and support we needed. I have already recommended them to another business owner.

Arron McPhail Director MCS Yorkshire Limited

As a small business owner, it is so easy to lose track of what is important. CWD have taken the hassle out of looking after our accounts enabling me to focus on running my business

Richard Styrin Styrin Motors Limited

A very professional and friendly approach is adopted by all the team at CWD

Robert Burgess Managing Director R J Burgess Funeral Directors

We cannot praise the whole team at CWD enough for the support and advice they have given us over the years. Following the retirement of our father who had founded our business, the help we have been given has been immense. We cannot thank them enough.

Alex and Ashley Henderson The Coptrin Group