UK
Ireland
External audit and assurance; financial reporting; international groups; entrepreneurs; owner-managed businesses; client service.
Experience
Kelly acts for a diverse range of clients with over 18 years’ experience in providing proactive advice and assistance to individuals and their business interests to help achieve their ambitions.
Her clients span a wide range of industries including entrepreneurial businesses in manufacturing, distribution, food and beverage, technology and creative sectors.
She also has strong international links and advises a number of businesses with an overseas presence.
Notable achievements
- Directing an international group audit with over 80 subsidiaries worldwide and turnover approaching €1bn.
- Guiding growth businesses through their first audit process and framework transitions.
- Working with large groups to ensure that complex accounts and the final audit are signed off within required deadlines.
Professional qualifications/memberships
- Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), holder of an ICAEW practicing certificate and an ICAEW-approved Responsible Individual.
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