Liam Chester
Director & Co-Founder at CALA Associates Ltd- Claim this Profile
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Elizabeth Willetts
I recently switched my accountant to Liam, and wow - he is a breath of fresh air. He's down to earth - no question is too small or stupid, and it really feels like I have someone on my team - not just doing my accounts but giving great financial advice too. Thank you so much, Liam - I'd recommend him to any other small business owners looking for an accountant.
Kendal Ritchie
Liam & Clare are amazing! So efficient and always on hand to help us step by step. Been with Cala for years wouldn’t go anywhere else x
Jordan B McPhail
I honestly can not speak highly enough of Liam. I came across Liam on LinkedIn and it has been the best business decision I have ever made, from the outset he tackled a not so easy task after a last accountant left a mess. Liam was focused and driven, he provided a clear path of how we get to where we wanted. The processes and use of technology is amazing, even after a few weeks the amount of time as a Director I have back is amazing. He is straight talking, supportive and dedicated individual who's knowledge is amazing with nothing too much to ask. His team are great keeping everything up to date in real time meaning I can get on with the day job as they say. For the first time in a long time I know my finances are in safe hands and that I can crack on with expanding my business without being worried or stressed. I can honestly say my only regret was not finding him sooner.
Elizabeth Willetts
I recently switched my accountant to Liam, and wow - he is a breath of fresh air. He's down to earth - no question is too small or stupid, and it really feels like I have someone on my team - not just doing my accounts but giving great financial advice too. Thank you so much, Liam - I'd recommend him to any other small business owners looking for an accountant.
Kendal Ritchie
Liam & Clare are amazing! So efficient and always on hand to help us step by step. Been with Cala for years wouldn’t go anywhere else x
Jordan B McPhail
I honestly can not speak highly enough of Liam. I came across Liam on LinkedIn and it has been the best business decision I have ever made, from the outset he tackled a not so easy task after a last accountant left a mess. Liam was focused and driven, he provided a clear path of how we get to where we wanted. The processes and use of technology is amazing, even after a few weeks the amount of time as a Director I have back is amazing. He is straight talking, supportive and dedicated individual who's knowledge is amazing with nothing too much to ask. His team are great keeping everything up to date in real time meaning I can get on with the day job as they say. For the first time in a long time I know my finances are in safe hands and that I can crack on with expanding my business without being worried or stressed. I can honestly say my only regret was not finding him sooner.
Elizabeth Willetts
I recently switched my accountant to Liam, and wow - he is a breath of fresh air. He's down to earth - no question is too small or stupid, and it really feels like I have someone on my team - not just doing my accounts but giving great financial advice too. Thank you so much, Liam - I'd recommend him to any other small business owners looking for an accountant.
Kendal Ritchie
Liam & Clare are amazing! So efficient and always on hand to help us step by step. Been with Cala for years wouldn’t go anywhere else x
Jordan B McPhail
I honestly can not speak highly enough of Liam. I came across Liam on LinkedIn and it has been the best business decision I have ever made, from the outset he tackled a not so easy task after a last accountant left a mess. Liam was focused and driven, he provided a clear path of how we get to where we wanted. The processes and use of technology is amazing, even after a few weeks the amount of time as a Director I have back is amazing. He is straight talking, supportive and dedicated individual who's knowledge is amazing with nothing too much to ask. His team are great keeping everything up to date in real time meaning I can get on with the day job as they say. For the first time in a long time I know my finances are in safe hands and that I can crack on with expanding my business without being worried or stressed. I can honestly say my only regret was not finding him sooner.
Elizabeth Willetts
I recently switched my accountant to Liam, and wow - he is a breath of fresh air. He's down to earth - no question is too small or stupid, and it really feels like I have someone on my team - not just doing my accounts but giving great financial advice too. Thank you so much, Liam - I'd recommend him to any other small business owners looking for an accountant.
Kendal Ritchie
Liam & Clare are amazing! So efficient and always on hand to help us step by step. Been with Cala for years wouldn’t go anywhere else x
Jordan B McPhail
I honestly can not speak highly enough of Liam. I came across Liam on LinkedIn and it has been the best business decision I have ever made, from the outset he tackled a not so easy task after a last accountant left a mess. Liam was focused and driven, he provided a clear path of how we get to where we wanted. The processes and use of technology is amazing, even after a few weeks the amount of time as a Director I have back is amazing. He is straight talking, supportive and dedicated individual who's knowledge is amazing with nothing too much to ask. His team are great keeping everything up to date in real time meaning I can get on with the day job as they say. For the first time in a long time I know my finances are in safe hands and that I can crack on with expanding my business without being worried or stressed. I can honestly say my only regret was not finding him sooner.
Credentials
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Certified Advisor
XeroNov, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
MICB PM.Dip
ICB UK (Institute of Certified Bookkeepers)
Experience
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CALA Associates Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Accounting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director & Co-Founder
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Oct 2016 - Present
Think of your normal accounting firm…now supercharge it, make it extra modern and seamless, add a sh*t load of value to your business and you’re getting close 👇 We leverage technology and automation to deliver an effortless finance function that saves you time, money and stress! Our value focussed approach ensures we provide value and insight to help you grow - not just HMRC box ticking! As Co-founder and Director, I have become the face of CALA in recent years but I do still enjoy getting involved with our clients. My specialities: ✅ - Charity Accounting ✅ - Management Reporting, Projections and Analysis - working with clients to help them grow and make solid decisions. ✅ - VAT Some standout projects/moments: ✅- Helping a Charity grow from <£500,000 to over £2,000,000 in funding and guiding them through a Capital Build project, complex VAT recovery and seeing them now thriving with a state of the art community facility. ✅ - Detecting fraud of over £10k in a local community interest company and providing information to the police allowing them to claim an insurance recovery. ✅ - Helping a Sole-trader restructure to a Limited Company, make tax efficiencies and save over £20k in tax each year. ✅ - Detecting inaccuracies in prior year accounts for a property management company and rectifying 5 years of data allowing them to recover overpaid corporation tax. Show less
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Senior Bookkeeper
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Feb 2015 - Sep 2016
Responsible for the implementation of an insightful and agile finance function for a growing charity including budget tracking, analysis and reporting for over £500,000 of funding. Responsible for the implementation of an insightful and agile finance function for a growing charity including budget tracking, analysis and reporting for over £500,000 of funding.
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GNH
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United Kingdom
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Utilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance Administrator
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Mar 2014 - Feb 2015
Responsible for maintenance of SAGE system for a large charity and logging/reporting transactional data. Responsible for maintenance of SAGE system for a large charity and logging/reporting transactional data.
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Education
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2021 - 2023
Wrexham Glyndŵr University
Executive MBA, Accounting and Business/Management
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