Alex Smith
Qualified Accountant at AJS Accounting and Education Services Ltd- Claim this Profile
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Ben Casey
I would highly recommend Alex for his professionalism and excellent relationship management skills. As my accountant, Alex keeps me regularly updated on any legislation / tax changes that may affect me and is always punctual with submissions.
Marie-Louise Blunn
Alex has provided invaluable advice to me as a start up that has helped my business to grow over the last few years. He explains things in a clear way and is always available to answer questions. I absolutely recommend him.
Ben Casey
I would highly recommend Alex for his professionalism and excellent relationship management skills. As my accountant, Alex keeps me regularly updated on any legislation / tax changes that may affect me and is always punctual with submissions.
Marie-Louise Blunn
Alex has provided invaluable advice to me as a start up that has helped my business to grow over the last few years. He explains things in a clear way and is always available to answer questions. I absolutely recommend him.
Ben Casey
I would highly recommend Alex for his professionalism and excellent relationship management skills. As my accountant, Alex keeps me regularly updated on any legislation / tax changes that may affect me and is always punctual with submissions.
Marie-Louise Blunn
Alex has provided invaluable advice to me as a start up that has helped my business to grow over the last few years. He explains things in a clear way and is always available to answer questions. I absolutely recommend him.
Ben Casey
I would highly recommend Alex for his professionalism and excellent relationship management skills. As my accountant, Alex keeps me regularly updated on any legislation / tax changes that may affect me and is always punctual with submissions.
Marie-Louise Blunn
Alex has provided invaluable advice to me as a start up that has helped my business to grow over the last few years. He explains things in a clear way and is always available to answer questions. I absolutely recommend him.
Experience
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AJS Accounting Services Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Accounting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Qualified Accountant
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Jan 2017 - Present
Supporting local business owners and Academy Schools with their accounting paperwork, taking those worries away. Year End Statutory AccountsManagement AccountsBudget and Cashflow planningCompanies House and HMRC complianceBookkeepingPayrollVAT returns Supporting local business owners and Academy Schools with their accounting paperwork, taking those worries away. Year End Statutory AccountsManagement AccountsBudget and Cashflow planningCompanies House and HMRC complianceBookkeepingPayrollVAT returns
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Worldwide Magazine Distribution (Trading 1975 to July 2017)
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United Kingdom
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Wholesale
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance Director
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Jul 2012 - Jul 2017
Reporting to the Managing Director, as a Full Board Level Director I contribute to the strategy and running of this business that transacts £150million of magazines each year Reporting to the Managing Director, as a Full Board Level Director I contribute to the strategy and running of this business that transacts £150million of magazines each year
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Production Resource Group
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United States
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Entertainment
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700 & Above Employee
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UK Finance Director
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Jan 2010 - Jul 2012
UK Financial Director of Production Resource Group UK Ltd, subsidiary of US based PRG Inc, a $750million revenue business (Lighting Equipment Rental)Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, responsible for the running of the Accounts department of a £40million turnover business. UK Financial Director of Production Resource Group UK Ltd, subsidiary of US based PRG Inc, a $750million revenue business (Lighting Equipment Rental)Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, responsible for the running of the Accounts department of a £40million turnover business.
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Financial Controller/Finance Director - Automotive
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Nov 2007 - Jan 2010
Reporting to the Managing Director, responsible for the running of the Accounts function of a £20million turnover business. Reporting to the Managing Director, responsible for the running of the Accounts function of a £20million turnover business.
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Sytner Group
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United Kingdom
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Retail Motor Vehicles
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700 & Above Employee
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Market Area Financial Controller - Motor Trade
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Mar 2005 - Nov 2007
Reporting to the Divisional Financial Controller, responsible for all financial reporting and internal processes for five automotive dealerships totalling £150 million of turnover. Reporting to the Divisional Financial Controller, responsible for all financial reporting and internal processes for five automotive dealerships totalling £150 million of turnover.
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Financial Controller
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Jan 2001 - Mar 2005
Responsible for all aspects of finance and admin function within this £1.2 million turnover business. Responsible for all aspects of finance and admin function within this £1.2 million turnover business.
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London Taxis International
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Accountant/Dealership Accountant - Motor Trade
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Aug 1996 - Jan 2001
Responsible for all aspects of the accounts function for these £20 million turnover automotive taxi retail dealerships. Responsible for all aspects of the accounts function for these £20 million turnover automotive taxi retail dealerships.
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Education
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CIMA Qualified
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Coventry University
BA(Hons); BTEC HND, Business Administration; Business and Finance -
Handsworth Grammar School