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We’re accountants, advisors and problem solvers.
Making our clients’ businesses better and more profitable is just what we do. We help you achieve more success with less stress.
Abbeygate is a conversation led business.
Yes, we’re good with numbers and spreadsheets, but at the heart of our business are people and relationships. Building partnerships based on care, trust and a passion for delivering forward thinking solutions. We eagerly embrace AI and new technology to make your business more dynamic and effective.
All backed up by a team dedicated to providing extraordinary levels of service, communication and attention to detail. With no room for complacency.
We’re new-fashioned accountants. No suits, no ties, no nonsense. Friendly and approachable. We listen, we advise, and we get stuff done. It’s not just about the numbers. It’s about unleashing the potential of your business. Making your life easier and more rewarding in the process.
Why Choose Us
Strategic growth
We drive growth through sales coaching, business planning, strategic partnerships, and M&A expertise, helping you expand and excel.
Risk Management
Our bespoke KPIs, cost management, cash flow, forecasting, corporate finance, and decision-making expertise mitigate risks and drive success.
Efficient operations
With end-to-end process management and exceptional service delivery, we optimise your operations and enhance customer satisfaction.
Comprehensive support
We are the first to offer both outsourced FD and MD support, providing a one-stop solution for all your leadership and financial needs.
Goal-oriented
Our experts specialise in goal setting, leadership support, and performance management, ensuring your organisation achieves remarkable success.
Introducing
Abbeygate FD
Andy Smith
Andy began his career in finance in 2001 and became a Chartered Accountant in 2013. Fast forward to 2022, he now wears many hats personally and professionally, including:
- Finance Director at John Banks Group – a Top 200 Motor Trade Dealer Group. Andy has supported the business grow from £30M to over £60M a year, with 140 employees.
- Accountancy Practice Founder/ Owner of Abbeygate Accountancy – a fast-growing ,independent accountancy firm based in Bury St Edmunds.
- 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 four (soon to be five).
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 is available to comment on a wide range of topics including:
- All aspects of business finance, including bookkeeping, tax planning, year end accounts, digital accounting and payroll.
- Start-up and growing business support; initial compliance and regulations with HMRC through to raising finance and assisting growth.
- Entrepreneurialism.
- Apprenticeships.
- Balancing work with a busy home life with a positive mindset