Rugby Office

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 overseas 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.

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!

Andy is a Chartered Accountant with over sixteen years experience of advising owner managed businesses.  His experience is within the area of audit and assurance, due diligence, corporate strategy and business forecasting.  During his career Andy has built up a wealth of knowledge covering a broad range of business sectors. Andy's career also includes time in industry, as head of finance for a company within the construction sector, as well as a short spell with one of the UK's largest plc's. Away from the office Andy enjoys a number of sporting activities which include cycling, triathlon, golf and shooting.  As a qualified yacht skipper, he also likes to spend the occasional weekend sailing in the Solent.

Luke is a Chartered Certified Accountant with over ten years of experience working in both business services and audit.  He has gained experience working across a wide variety of industry sectors from sole traders to large companies.  He prides himself on his ability to deliver expert advice in a commercially aware and friendly way. At home, Luke has a wonderful young family and is a semi professional footballer.

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!

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.      

Mark has over 14 years experience in advising owner managed business and private clients on a broad range of commercial, transactional and taxation issues.  He has advised on a large number of trade sales, management buy-outs and business restructurings and provides ongoing strategic support to businesses and their owners in setting and achieving objectives. A Chartered Tax Adviser, with a background at PwC, Mark combines tax expertise with strong commercial and practical awareness. Mark led Magma’s own Management Buy-Out from a mid size practice in 2011. Away from the office, Mark’s interests are sporting-biased, in particular football, golf and racket ball (…squash for slightly less talented people!).  However, he undoubtedly expends most energy looking after his two young children.

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 overseas 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.

Shafwaan is a Corporate Finance lead advisor who has significant experience in advising on Corporate Finance transactions. His area of specialism is advising exiting or retiring shareholders on unlocking maximum value from the sale of their business.  Shafwaan is able to manage 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. Shafwaan is also experienced in assisting clients in realising growth through targeted acquisition searches and in raising growth capital. Prior to joining Magma, Shafwaan spent over six years at national accountancy firm RSM, where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant and where he focussed exclusively on the SME market. Outside of work he enjoys fishing, football and socialising with friends.        

David graduated from Hull University in 1987 with an Honours degree in Economics and Social History.  After spending seven years with Sun Life, David began his career as an independent financial adviser in 1994 and has since been providing advice to private clients and small businesses on all aspects of their financial planning.  David also holds a Diploma in Financial Planning.

Jason graduated from Coventry University in 1992 with an Honours degree in Financial Economics.  After spending four years with NPI he started his career as an independent financial adviser in 1996 and has since been advising clients on all aspects of financial planning.  Jason also holds a Diploma in Financial Planning.