Leicester Office

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.

I am a CIPP qualified professional with over 20 year's payroll management experience working at a senior level for a number of large payroll departments within practice.

I enjoy working with a very efficient team of individuals, with excellent communication skills and a high level of accurate data recording.  I get a huge amount of satisfaction from helping our clients face different challenges, particularly now that payroll has become increasingly more complex.

Away from the office I enjoy spending time with my wonderful family, including two lively sons. Growing up in Manchester means I naturally support Manchester United!

I am a fellow of the ACCA, with over 15 years' experience of working in both audit and business services, and am now a Senior Manager in the Leicester office.

I specialise in audit and the audit and preparation of group accounts, and have a wide variety of experience across many different sectors.  Prior to joining the company I spent five years working in the audit and assurance department of a top ten firm.

Outside of work I enjoy spending time my young family, swimming, camping and various other outdoor activities.

 

 

 

 

 

I am a qualified chartered accountant, and a manager within the Audit & Business Services team in the Leicester office.  I have gained experience working across a wide variety of industry sectors including companies, charities and academies.

I always focus on providing the best possible service to each of our clients.  I will take the time to listen and understand exactly what they need, and work out how we can best help them, both now and in the future.

Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family, socialising with friends and squeezing in a holiday every now and again!

 

I qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2014, and progressed to become Manager within the Audit & Business Services team in the Leicester office.  I have built up a great deal of experience across a variety of industry sectors including sole traders through to medium sized companies, not-for-profit organisations and academy trusts.  I pride myself on delivering expert advice in a professional yet friendly manner, whilst helping clients to overcome challenges.

Away from the office I enjoy socialising with friends, visiting new places and baking; having baked my way to first place in the Great Office Bake Off!

 

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.

I joined the company in 2013 and whilst working alongside my studies, I became a Chartered Accountant in 2019. Since then, I have progressed to Assistant Manager within the Audit & Business Services team in the Leicester office.

 

Over the years I have accumulated a wealth of knowledge from working with clients of varying sizes and across a range of industries. I specialise in the audit and preparation of medium and large company accounts as well as groups.

 

My primary focus is to give our clients expert advice in a professional yet personal manner and to offer effective solutions to the obstacles our clients face.

 

Outside of the office I can be found playing rugby for Syston RFC, enjoying a round of golf or tending to my latest home-brewed beer.

Having joined the company in 2017 and whilst working alongside my studies, I became a Chartered Accountant in 2019.

 

With over 7 years’ experience of working within practice I have accumulated knowledge across a number of industries.

 

I specialise in the audit and preparation of medium and large companies and groups.

 

I am also experienced with dealing with Academies and Multi Academy Trusts.

 

Outside of the office you will find me enjoying myself with my family and watching football whenever I get a chance.

I am a Chartered Certified Accountant with 14 years post qualifying experience.

 

I work within the Business services team in the Leicester office where we offer a range of services to owner managed businesses.

 

From statutory Accounts to bookkeeping I am able to guide and help our clients, I especially enjoy the slightly quirkier jobs for example investment companies and accounts for Doctors.

 

In my spare time I help to run two Netball clubs, I coach mixed juniors from age 10, up to Ladies playing in our local leagues.  I have two children who are also starting to share my passion for Netball.

I have over 18 years' experience in advising owner managed businesses and their people on a broad range of commercial, transactional and taxation issues.  I enjoy providing ongoing strategic support to business owners, in setting and achieving objectives, as well as supporting them through transitions such as business acquisitions/sales, management buy-outs or other restructurings.  As a Chartered Tax Adviser, with a background at PwC, I combine tax expertise with a strong commercial and practical awareness.  I led Magma's own Management Buy-Out from a mid-sized practice in 2011.

Alongside supporting clients, I also lead the Magma Group, working with a team of very special people.  I strive to ensure that working with and for Magma is both fun and rewarding.

Away from the office, I enjoy football, golf and racket ball (...squash for slightly less talented people!)  However, most of my energy is spent looking after my two 'non-stop' children.

I have over 20 years' experience in advising owner-managed businesses and international groups on a broad range of commercial, transactional and compliance issues.  I have worked in London, Europe and Asia, before returning to the Midlands.

I enjoy providing my clients with commercial and practical advice relating to their day to day commercial, accounting and tax issues, together with addressing major strategic challenges they face from inception, mergers, acquisitions, financing to exit.

 

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

 

I also oversee Magma's Audit & Assurance team and am actively involved in many of the larger audits.

 

I enjoy working closely with my clients and always take the time to listen and understand exactly what they need, before helping them to find the right solution, irrespective of any challenges.

 

Away from the office, I enjoy fishing, shooting, horse racing and skiing.  However, most of my time and energy is spent looking after my two very active young boys!

I am a Senior Corporate Finance lead advisor with significant experience in advising on Corporate Finance transactions.

My area of specialism is advising exiting or retiring shareholders on unlocking maximum value from the sale of their business.  I enjoy managing the entire sale process from identifying and discreetly approaching strategic trade or private equity buyers, securing offers and negotiating the terms of a deal and project management of the deal through to completion.

I am also experienced in assisting clients in realising growth through targeted acquisition searches and in raising growth capital.

Prior to joining Magma, I spent over six years at national accountancy firm RSM, where I qualified as a Chartered Accountant and where I focussed exclusively on the SME market.

 

Outside of work I enjoy cycling, and socialising with friends.

 

 

 

 

I graduated from Hull University with an Honours degree in Economics and Social History.  After spending seven years with Sun Life Broker Services, I began my career as an independent financial adviser, and have since been providing advice to clients on all aspects of their financial planning for over 25 years.  Whilst I do of course hold a Diploma in Financial Planning, my main ambition has always been to help our clients invest and retain their wealth, which they have worked so hard to accumulate.

Over the years we have built a strong reputation and are proud not only of our record in providing high quality advice, but also of developing systems to ensure that our clients receive the very highest levels of ongoing advice and service.

Away from the office I enjoy playing guitar in a covers band, walking and travel.

I graduated from Coventry University with an Honours degree in Financial Economics.  I then spent the first 4 years of my working life learning the ropes with a life company before launching my career as an independent financial advisor.  I have since been providing advice to clients on all aspects of their financial planning and I have now been doing this for more than 20 years.

I hold the Diploma in Financial Planning and I am supported by a strong, highly qualified and well trained team of advisors and staff, enabling us to provide the highest level of ongoing advice and service to our clients.  We provide tailored investment solutions to meet the needs and objectives of our clients and we have the necessary depth, experience and expertise within our financial planning team to deliver this at the very highest level.

Away from the office I enjoy badminton, running and golf; although these days most of the running seems to be after my young daughters!