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.

I oversee both the audit and business services departments in the Rugby office.  I have been a qualified accountant for over 15 years and enjoy assisting a wide range of clients to achieve their personal and business goals.

I work predominantly with both corporates and LLP's in an audit capacity, in addition to being the firms ATOL Reporting Accountant.

Outside of work I enjoy cycling (some would say obsessed!)

 

I head up Magma’s Audit practice in the Leicester office, overseeing the affairs of larger Owner Managed Businesses, Academy and not for profit clients.

A qualified accountant for nearly 20 years, I advise my clients strategically and commercially, alongside helping them with their annual reporting obligations.

I give straight talking advice, and really enjoy helping clients through business challenges. I am very proud of our talented and dedicated team, as well as the hugely personal approach they always adopt with clients.

Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family, restoring classic cars and “extreme” DIY. On Sunday’s I coach my teenage sons from the sidelines at their football matches – enthusiastically, as dads do!

I head up Magma’s Business Services team in the Leicester office, overseeing the affairs of a large number of Owner Managed Businesses whilst also working with a number of our firm’s audit clients.

A qualified accountant for nearly 20 years, I advise my clients strategically and commercially, alongside helping them with their annual reporting obligations.

I work very closely with clients, providing a highly personalised approach and service, to ensure our involvement helps the business owners work towards their own objectives. I pride myself on exceptional levels of client service, with the fantastic team around me committed to the same.

Outside of work, I can usually be found on match days at the King Power stadium watching Leicester City or failing that be found walking the dog or with my head in a good book or 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 a Chartered Accountant with over seven years of experience, working in both business services and audit, across a wide variety of industry sectors from sole traders to large companies.  I believe in always delivering expert advice in a commercial and friendly way.

Outside of work, I have a young son who is just learning to sleep, and a Golden Retriever to keep me busy.

I joined the organisation in 2013 as part of the Academies team having had previous experience of preparing accounts and completing audit assignments for not-for-profit organisations.

I have over twenty years' experience working in practice, preparing accounts and auditing small and medium sized businesses covering a number of sectors.  I also specialise in the preparation of accounts for solicitors and Solicitors Accounts Rules audits.

 

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.