Business Services

Will has over 15 years' experience in advising UK owner-managed businesses and international groups on a broad range of commercial, transactional and compliance issues.  Will has an excellent understanding of what makes a business successful and how to increase its value.  Will combines his audit and corporate finance experience to provide his clients with commercial and practical advice.  Will oversees both the Audit & Assurance and Business Services departments, and is actively involved in Magma's Corporate Finance offering.

Will has extensive experience in both buy-side and sell-side advice regarding MBOs, MBIs, BIMBOs, VIAMBOs, mergers, acquisition, disposals and fund raising.

Away from the office, Will has two young boys to keep entertained, which he just about keeps separate from other hobbies of fishing, shooting, horse racing and skiing.

Vicki has over 12 years of  experience working in both audit and assurance.  As a Chartered Accountant, her career has been strongly focused on advising owner manager businesses in a wide variety of sectors.  Vicki has a breadth of knowledge in companies, charities, pension schemes and academies. She also specialises in advising and assisting LLPs in a wide variety of sectors.  She was promoted to Partner in October 2015 when she gained recognition as a key driver within the expanding audit side of the business.

Away from the office, Vicki has two boys and she enjoys watching them play football in the rain and freezing temperatures on a Sunday morning......and whenever possible at the weekend she enjoys getting out on her bike.

Luke heads up the firm’s Audit practice in the Leicester office and looks after the affairs of a large number of Owner Managed Business, Academy and not for profit clients. 

Luke joined Clear & Lane as a Trainee Accountant in 1995, and after progression through the firm’s training he qualified in April 2000 with the ACCA.  He gained promotion to Assistant Manager in June 2004 and Manager in December 2006 as well as achieving ACCA Fellowship status.  He progressed to Partner in May 2012 at the same time as becoming a member of the ICAEW.

Outside of work Luke enjoys spending time with his family, restoring classic cars and “extreme” DIY. On Sundays he enthusiastically coaches his teenage sons from the sidelines at their football matches, as dads do!

 

 

Paul heads up the firm’s non-Audit practice in the Leicester office and oversees the affairs of a large number of Owner Managed Businesses. Paul also works closely with a number of the practice’s Audit clients.

Paul joined Clear & Lane as a Trainee Accountant in 1994, qualifying as an ACCA in April 2000.  He was appointed Assistant Manager in June 2004 and Manager in December 2006.  He progressed to Partner in May 2012, whilst also attaining his ACA qualification.

Outside of work, he can usually be found on matchdays at the King Power stadium watching Leicester City or will alternatively have his head in a book or be watching a TV boxset.

Alison is a Chartered Accountant with over twenty five years experience in providing compliance and advisory services to owner managed businesses.  During her career Alison has worked in all areas of business services including the preparation of statutory financial statements, bookkeeping and management accounts.

Graeme is a dual qualified Chartered and Certified Accountant with over 30 years experience in providing advisory services to owner managed businesses.

During his career Graeme has also had first hand experience of life outside practice as he spent several years as the financial controller for a leading motor retailing group.  This gave him a valuable insight into the issues and challenges faced by owner managed businesses and entrepreneurs in their daily lives.

Most recently Graeme was also a partner in a leading mid sized accounting practice in Milton Keynes.  He prides himself in offering clients a friendly pro active service.

Graeme has a large number of professional contacts and takes every opportunity to add value to the Magma service by linking clients with clients and advisors to build and strengthen professional relationships.

Outside work Graeme is the father of two teenage daughters, he also enjoys playing golf and badminton, and supporting Luton Town FC through that various ups, but mainly downs!

Ismail is a senior manager who has significant experience working with and advising owner managed businesses across a wide variety of sectors.  Prior to joining Magma Ismail spent sixteen years at the Leicester offices of national accountancy firms Mazars and RSM.

Away from the office, Ismail enjoys keeping fit and spending time with his wife and three daughters who keep him very busy.

Lee is a qualified professional with CIPP and over 20 year's payroll management experience.  Working at a senior level for a number of large payroll departments within practice.  Lee has experience of running an efficient team with an organised structure and promotes a payroll department with excellent communication skills and a high level of accurate data recording.

Away from the office Lee dedicates his free time to his wonderful family including his two sons. Growing up in Manchester he joins the majority, and supports Manchester United!

Liz is a fellow of the ACCA, with over 15 years experience of working in both audit and business services.  She specialises in audit and the audit and preparation of group accounts.  She has a wide variety of experience across many different sectors.  Prior to joining Clear and Lane she spent five years working in the audit and assurance department of a top ten firm.  Outside of work Liz enjoys spending time with her young family, swimming, camping and various other outdoor activities.

 

 

 

 

 

Matt, a Chartered Accountant, with a background at Grant Thornton has over nine years of experience working in both business services and audit.  Matt has gained experience working with owner managed businesses and clients in the charity sector.

Matt prides himself in offering a friendly, pro-active service. 

 

 

 

Zoe is a Chartered Certified Accountant with over 10 years experience in Business Services, in particular the preparation of statutory financial statements, management accounts and bookkeeping.  She has gained experience working across a wide variety of industry sectors from sole traders to small companies.  She prides herself in offering a friendly, pro-active service.

Outside of work Zoe enjoys playing pool in the local league and socialising with friends.

 

 

 

I am currently studying towards a diploma in payroll management with the CIPP and have almost completed 2 of 3 years.  Once qualified I will become a chartered payroll professional.  I have over twelve years payroll experience working within financial services, payroll software and bureau, and currently provide support and guidance to the payroll team.

Outside of work I enjoy socialising with family and friends, going to music concerts and travelling.