UK
Ireland
Andrew is a highly experienced Audit Partner and has spent 30 years working with some of the best businesses on the South Coast. Clients are typically privately owned (including by private equity) or AIM listed, and Andrew is typically engaged as statutory auditor.
He also provides other assurance services for regulatory purposes (SRA or FCA audits) and for non-statutory purposes.
Experience
Andrew has worked alongside a wide variety of clients providing assurance services from the point of being established, through an M&A or growth phase and ultimately on to exit. Sectors include manufacturing, retail, distribution, technology, leisure and hospitality.
Equally, he also works with family-owned businesses and professional practices where the journey is often more about inter-generational planning, ensuring the business finances provide a firm footing on which to base long term decisions.
Notable achievements
Andrew focuses on building long term relationships with his clients to enable him to become a trusted advisor. This approach helps him to direct clients to the wider services provided by the firm where relevant. He also has an extensive network that he regularly uses to connect clients with other advisors.
Professional qualifications/memberships
FCA
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