Director

• Feb 2014 - Present

Officially Manchester's Best Boutique Accountancy Practice 2017!You didn't go into business to get bogged down with your accounts - but we did. Let us take away that time-consuming headache so you can concentrate on what you do best!Our speciality is working with you to produce internal reporting, to allow controlled business growth, tax planning and profit extraction. By having a qualified, experienced accountant control everything from your bookkeeping & payroll, to tax planning & returns, we can ensure that at every step of the way things will be done accurately, timely, to your requirements and in the most tax-efficient cohesive manner.We don't act for your business, we become part of your business.Whether you want our assistance weekly, monthly or quarterly, or just help with your compliance needs & some general advice, contact us now to discuss how we can help you.Take control of your finances and stress levels by calling 0161 826 5259 and delegating all of your needs and compliance issues to the experts.

Business Mentor

• Sep 2016 - Present

Growth Mentor

• Feb 2016 - Present

EU funded advice for start-ups and post start-up businesses. EU funded advice for start-ups and post start-up businesses.

Managing Director

• Feb 2014 - Present

M&A advice, involvement in financials & legals, completion planning & action,Providing a range of business services including but not exclusively:Financial,Operational,Franchising,Marketing,E-commerce,Management. M&A advice, involvement in financials & legals, completion planning & action,Providing a range of business services including but not exclusively:Financial,Operational,Franchising,Marketing,E-commerce,Management.

Associate

• Feb 2014 - May 2014

Mark Wilson & Associates brings together a range of professionals with over 40 years experience in managing and owning businesses of all sizes and industries. We work with new, growing and experienced businesses with a local, national and international presence.Do you need to add some impetous to your management team?Want advice on a potential business deal?Looking to sell or raise finance and want to package the business in the most attractive light?Need some experienced adhoc management advice?- Management Consultancy,- Business advice,- Non-Executive Directorships,- Business Plans,- Packaging businesses for sale & investment,All contact and engagements carried out in the strictest of confidences.

Interim Group Financial Accountant (Fixed Term Contract)

• Feb 2014 - Apr 2014

CPUK are a property management company responsible for commercial an residential properties across the UK. Allied London are a large property investment and development group whose projects include Manchester's Spinningfields. I was originally taken on board to take responsibility for the accounting treatment of various group restructures, as well as to assist the Group FD and the Company Secretary with the production and consolidation of all accounts across the group. During my time at CPUK / AL, I was also able to advance the accuracy of their internal project reporting, assist with the finalisation of a large VAT reclaim and correct multiple software legacy issues..

Business Services Manager

• Jul 2012 - Feb 2014

I managed a team of seven, taking responsibility for all bookkeeping, VAT, management & year-end accounts within the firm. By careful job and resource planning & control, I had been able to make sure that all work was prepared in a timely and accurate manner. I ensured that the department surpassed clients' expectations regarding timeframes and quality with respect to requesting records and delivering accounts. This increased efficiency was achieved whilst maintaining that at every stage the individual client's needs were met.By taking a lead role in client management I fully understood clients and their business situations and needs, which helped with my ability to act in the best possible way for each individual client.Through the provision of periodic management accounts and financial forecasts I assisted clients with investment requirements, tax planning and any other issues which were raised.I provided clients advice on the right software package for them, and offered Sage (Payroll, Accounts, ACT!) training, customisation and long-term assistance. Where preferable, I provided Excel accounting templates tailored for each clients specific needs.

Head of Business Services

• Jul 2006 - Jul 2012

Leading a team of four, I was responsible for the firm's provision of outsourcing services - boookkeeping, VAT Returns, management accounts, forecasting & company secretarial work.As well as dealing with my own portfolio of clients, I trained, supervised & supported the firm's trainees and their career progression, taking control of their work flow and ensuring it reaches the required quality in a timely manner.I took the lead role in HMRC records checks and VAT investigations, and acted as the firm's VAT specialist for consultancy work. Having held Sage 50 Accreditation for the past 3 years, I provided Sage 50 Accounts training on both an internal and external basis. Additionally, I hosted a seminar group for independant bookkeepers, running quarterly events to increase their skillsets & knowledge in diverse subjects from taxation to social media to client interfacing.