Accountants' Success Secrets

In this episode Mark Lee and Philippa Haynes review the latest 5 episodes of A.S.S and pull out some of the fantastic learnings One of the key themes is being a business as well as an accounting firm with the understanding that "if you can't manage your own business, how can you manage someeone elses"There's a strong theme around communiction and relationships too which is something that some accountants confess to struggling with.If you're looking for a quick catch up, this is def...

In this episode we welcome Jonathan Ford Jonathan is a director of Writers Tax Limited - a firm of chartered accountants that specialises in helping authors, script writers and other professional writers with their tax and accountancy needs. Johathan has a number of accolades to his name: Co-author of the Number 1 Best Seller - Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook. Winner of the Accounting Excellence Specialist Team of the Year Award 2022. Wi...

In this episode we talk to Pavan who has only been in business for 5 years but who brings a wealth of knowledge around the softer skills which many accountants may lack.Good with communication and excellent at explaining the data to clients, Pavan has niched in a difficult space - creative agencies!Not know for their financial acument, Pavan has got his work cut out with agencies but thrives on talking face to face or on zoom and turning difficult financial data into clear and actionable insi...

In this episode we talk to Graeme Tennick.Graeme describes himself as Chief Impact Officer at Tennick Accountants, a multi award winning accounting firm. He’s from the North East, grew up with a Dad who had a forklift business and prides himself on being hands on and not afraid to do some hard graft. Business first and accountants second.There are some fabulous insights for other bookkeepers and accountants but the thinking around the broken relationship between client and accountant is...

In this episode of A.S.S we are delighted to be talking to Mitch Hahn, CEO of Nordens. Having joined the firm in its earliest days, Mitch has been instrumental in its phenomenal growth. From helping to write the first chapter of the Nordens’ story, Mitch has risen to his current position of CEO, overseeing Business Development with a role that focuses on introducing and nurturing new clients and helping businesses grow and navigate through any issues they may be facing with specifi...

In this week's episode of A.S.S we will be discussing our last 6 interviewees pulling out a treasure trove of insights that we think are worthy of further discussion. This is where podcast meets learning as we digest what we've heard and bring our own perspective to the important themes that have discussed. If you want a shortcut to insight, this is for you If you don't know who to listen to first, this will give you a head start If you want to hear...

In this episode we speak to Glenn MartinGlenn is a North East based accountant and FD who has supported owner managed businesses for over 30 years, his firm Avery Martin Accountants focuses on helping business owners get the lifestyle they deserve with the client centric approach. This time we hear some gems around client portfolio management and a tried and tested approach to building a client base that you want rather than what you get landed with.Glenn talks about his red, amber, gree...

We are thrilled to announce our next guest to the ASS Podcast series! This time we'd like to introduce Kieran Phelan, CEO and founder at Satori Accounting. In his own words: "In 2010, I broke the mould in our profession by becoming the first Xero Advisor in Northern Ireland and founding the first ever cloud accounting firm in Northern Ireland. Since then I have been at the forefront of the cloud accounting scene here, bringing the latest and greates...

We are thrilled to welcome Vanessa Fuller to this episode of A.S.S.Vanessa Fuller initially pursued a career in law, studying law and business at university with the aim of becoming a solicitor. However, after struggling to secure a training contract, she decided to explore other career options and found herself drawn to accountancy. Vanessa eventually landed a training contract with a top 10 firm and began her career in audit, but later transitioned to tax when she became pregnant with her d...

Nicky founded Goringe Accountants in 2007 and Succession Planning in 2022. with a vision is to take its clients from their early days through each stage of their lifecycle. That lifecycle includes access to finance, funding rounds and succession planning.But this episode is more than this. It's the story of one woman's mission to be in the Top 100 accounting firms as the original female founder.On the way you'll experience several lightbulb moments including an enlightening take o...

Welcome to to the A.S.S podcast where we talk to another fantastic accountant who has achieved great things over the years.We are delighted to be speaking with Andrea Richards of Accounts Navigator who is a BIG personality with some huge goals.Listen to how Andrea began her practice, experienced serious burn and had to re-prioritize to keep her partner and her business!You'll hear about the test she uses for recruitment, her big learnings around having support in her business and how she has ...

The Accountants’ Success Secrets podcast showcases and celebrates successful accountants who are doing good things, have years of experience and whose stories can inspire and encourage other accountants around the UK. In this episode we will be talking with Jessica Pillow of Pillow May Ltd. Jessica is passionate about cloud accounting software, process automation technology, and promoting the efficiency benefits of flexible & remote working practices. She is also an ...

This week we're on our own talking about the dreaded subject of niche or specialism.It's come up so many times that we thought we'd dedicate some quality time to debunk the myths and talk about some clients who have taken the plunge and made it work for them.If you've been mulling this over for some time, this is for you

We wanted to bring you the latest update from the Accountants' Success Secrets podcast! In our newest episode, hosts Mark Lee and Philippa Haynes dive deep into the reviews of the first five episodes. If you haven't had a chance to listen yet, now is the perfect time to catch up on some incredible insights shared by experienced accountants in the industry.Here are some key takeaways from the podcast reviews: 1. Communication strategies for accountants2. Success through resilience an...

The Accountants’ Success Secrets podcast showcases and celebrates successful accountants who are doing good things, have years of experience and whose stories can inspire and encourage other accountants around the UK.Hosted by Mark Lee and Philippa Haynes, this podcast provides an insight into the highs and lows, learnings and takeaways from a range of successful accountants.In this episode we talk to Claire Owen-Jones of Loud & Clear Accounting Ltd.Claire is an AAT licensed accountant wh...

This episode of Accountants' Success Secrets where we speak to Martin Cavey of Chorus Accounting is not to be missed!We are delighted to be talking with Martin who has been a sole practitioner for 20 years. Having left the heady heights of a large regional firm, Martin stepped out in his early 30s to start his own practice (In 2004 this was a BIG deal).. Fast forward to today and he has a team of 6 with a practice that continues to flourish.In this episode we'll learn about his journey into b...

The Accountants’ Success Secrets podcast showcases and celebrates successful accountants who are doing good things, have years of experience and whose stories can inspire and encourage other accountants around the UK.This series talks to accountants who have been at the top of their game for several years and have some key foundational learnings to share.Hosted by Mark Lee and Philippa Haynes, this podcast provides an insight into the highs and lows, learnings and takeaways from a range of su...

The Accountants’ Success Secrets podcast showcases and celebrates successful accountants who are doing good things, have years of experience and whose stories can inspire and encourage other accountants around the UK.This series talks to accountants who have been at the top of their game for several years and have some key foundational learnings to share.Hosted by Mark Lee and Philippa Haynes, this podcast provides an insight into the highs and lows, learnings and takeaways from a range of su...

The Accountants’ Success Secrets podcast showcases and celebrates successful accountants who are doing good things, have years of experience and whose stories can inspire and encourage other accountants around the UK.This series talks to accountants who have been at the top of their game for several years and have some key foundational learnings to share.Hosted by Mark Lee and Philippa Haynes, this podcast provides an insight into the highs and lows, learnings and takeaways from a range of su...