Meet the faces
behind Abbeygate

Andy Smith

Finance Director

Office Manager

Client Manager

CAREER SUMMARY

  • BSc Math, Physical Education and Sports Science – University of Hull, 1997 – 2000
  • Member of AAT since July 2013
  • Founded Abbeygate Accountancy in 2013
  • Group Finance Director for John Banks Group (£130M)
  • Vast experience in the automotive industry, media agencies, consultancy and construction
  • Xero Gold Partner

ABOUT ANDY:

Andy began his career in finance in 2001 and became a Licensed Accountant in 2013. Fast forward to 2025, he now wears many hats personally and professionally, including:

 
  • Accountancy Practice Founder of Abbeygate Accountancy – a fast-growing, independent accountancy firm based near Bury St Edmunds.
  • Finance Director at John Banks Group – a Top 200 Motor Trade Dealer Group. Andy has supported the business growth from £30M to over £130M a year, with 200 employees – including migration of software, whilst driving strategy, automation and outsourcing.
  • Charity Director for Future Inclusions; an organisation that promotes and supports people to reach their full potential, engaging in life skills based training and learning.
  • Husband and Father to five.
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Andy is committed to making sure everyone in the team has the chance and confidence to grow, develop and fulfil their potential. For Andy, Abbeygate isn’t just about delivering great work for clients, it’s about building an environment where people are supported, challenged and encouraged to go on to great things. 

Andy’s vast experience and expertise has revolutionised many sleeping giants and turned them into profitable, booming businesses. Through his Accountancy firm Abbeygate Accountancy, he is also now a Xero Gold Partner.

Andy was presented with the AAT Licensed Accountant of the Year for 2024-2025. 

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