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For Business Development Advisors, Tax Accountants and Accountants, like Loughborough based Essex Abel, referrals and recommendations are key to local growth. Below are a few comments from successful client businesses who value the advice and support provided by Essex Abel. Feel free to call our office for more examples.
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"GMC Software Technology is a leading provider of specialist printing software and has been advised by Jason Oram and Essex Abel, since the UK division was established in 1999.
As the UK subsidiary of an international group we have strict monthly reporting requirements to our parent company and Jason ensures that the reporting deadlines are always met and it was very pleasing to be congratulated by the CFO of the parent company for being the best subsidiary at meeting these deadlines.
As well as advising us on the usual issues you would expect from an accountant, such as PAYE, VAT, and corporation tax issues. We meet regularly to discuss all aspects of the business and the advice from Jason and his team helps us to interpret our management information systems, assists us in the structuring of the employee incentive packages and guides us through the complexities of the financial reporting issues we face as a subsidiary of an international group.
The services provided by Essex Abel and Jason are delivered in a professional and friendly manner and I would have no hesitation in recommending their services."
"We knew from our first ‘speculative’ meeting with Jason Oram in ’04 that Essex Abel would be the kind of accountancy firm that Synergy would need. We had been with our previous accountants for a number of years and whilst we believed that they had served us fairly well, they were never that dynamic or proactive.
However, based on our discussion with Jason we could see that we would benefit greatly from a more proactive approach to Synergy’s financial and taxation affairs. The service described seemed more considered, caring and a good deal more professional than we had previously experienced.
So we decided to give Essex Abel a try … they have since become very much involved in our business and have established an excellent working relationship with us. Their ‘no problem’, helpful and friendly approach has been maintained since we started working with them and they have consistently proved their value. We are delighted with their advice and expertise."
"David Smith and his colleagues at Essex Abel have been advisors to my business from it’s’ inception in 1979, since when my business has grown significantly and now has twelve branches operating throughout the UK and Ireland, with an annual turnover of approximately thirty million pounds.
During this time, Essex Abel have supported both the business and myself to meet the ever changing requirements of my affairs. As well as providing excellent corporate and personal tax advice, they have helped me plan for both the future of the business and myself.
David Smith has been a trusted advisor during this time, providing timely, regular and relevant guidance to my affairs.
The level of service provided by Essex Abel has been first class and I have no hesitation in recommending their services."
"I have operated my brickwork contract business since 1990 and in recent years I have expanded into property development. I approached Phil in 2000 when I realised that we were outgrowing our existing accountant. I wanted to grow our business and was looking for the support from an accountant to help me achieve my ambitions. Phil’s approach was different from my previous experience with accountants, after spending some time getting to understand our business, together we set out a plan to achieve my ambitions both within the business and personally. His support has allowed my business to expand, develop, flourish and more recently, move to prestigious premises on Pride Park Derby.
His advice in tax planning matters has been excellent; within the business he has helped us navigate the minefield of the Construction Industry Scheme and personally, has helped us to minimize our tax including setting up a Self Invested Personal Pension.
I gain particular benefit from the regular meetings we have to discuss management information and accounts, finding this to be an effective working tool to improve profitability and efficiency. In both strategic and the operational issues I find Phil’s advice to be invaluable and I am pleased to recommend him and Essex Abel to you."
Note: Ian's is the winner of the Entrepreneur of the Year, in the 2009 Derbyshire Business Awards.
"Wheatcroft & Son Ltd. Family owned property and land management company and owners of The Donington Park International Motor Racing Circuit and Grand Prix Collection
Phil O’Connor and David Smith have headed up the Essex Abel team advising and overseeing the accountancy and taxation management of our family business as it has developed over the years, now well into its second generation.
Our regular meetings enable us to address forthcoming issues with timely and professional guidance and their pro-active presence together with their trusted knowledge of our business, including our hopes and aspirations for its future, have proved a tremendous support to us, enabling us to drive our business forward with confidence.
"As Chartered Accountants both my business partner and I have high expectations of what we expect from our business and tax advisors. We were previously with a top 6 firm of accountants but we found that we did not receive the personal service that we were looking for. We were introduced to Essex Abel approximately 15 years ago and found that they offered us the type of service that we demanded.
The nature of our business is that we acquire companies and develop them before exiting in a structured way. It is important to us that our advisors are able to support us through the various stages of our business ventures. Ian and his colleagues are very approachable and their services have always been provided in a timely, professional and friendly manner. They are flexible in their approach to the service they provide and are happy to explore alternative schemes in relation to issues that may occur during the life of a business.
I have always found Essex Abel to be good value for money and I have frequently recommended their services to other business people and will continue to do so."
"Ian Grimley and his team at Essex Abel have provided accountancy services and business advice to Foursight Publications in a professional and efficient manner for a number of years. Being a small start-up magazine publisher, competing with established and much larger organisations, time is always at a premium. Ian understands this and has been on-hand to provide assistance and recommendations as and when it is needed. Essex Abel has enabled me to spend more time running a portfolio of magazines and less time worrying about behind-the-scenes finances.
"When new administrative staff were recruited, Ian took time out to introduce himself and a strong working relationship has developed to the extent that this side of the business is now stress-free and runs extremely smoothly.
"The Essex Abel team has also been useful in providing advice regarding my personal finances and investments.
"I have no hesitancy in recommending them to other small businesses.
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