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Matt looks after primarily owner-managed businesses in a variety of industries, ranging from manufacturing and construction to professional services and media, turning over £1m to £200m. Matt's clients also include international groups and private-equity backed businesses.
Experience
Matt's career began in 2006, joining a regional practice (which later became part of S&W) as a trainee, having studied History and then a Masters in Holocaust Studies at university. Matt qualified as a chartered accountant in 2010 and became a Responsible Individual in 2017. In addition to audit, Matt has previously headed up the Tunbridge Wells office's share and business valuations team.
Notable client work & achievements
Matt led a team which audited a group of renewable energy companies, achieving sign-off within a seven-week period to enable the client to comply with covenants on £250m of listed loan notes.
Matt helped one of his clients to treble the price obtained for his shares in a £40m security business, by critiquing the valuation provided by the advisors to his former co-shareholders.
Professional qualifications & memberships
- Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
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