Who says accountants are boring?

As most people I had an accountant and they were fine but in my dealings with Kim Marlor Associates, and David Swarbrick in particular, I sensed that they would be more than fine. As a creative photographer I do not just take pictures, I go above and beyond to understand my clients needs and this is what I saw in David.

He was never going to be “an accountant” who did sums but such is his interest and experience of working with small and large businesses that he is able to draw on this and share with me, all the while being discreet. Knowing what tends to work and not work in business is of great value to me because it saves me both time and money.

He saved me more than his fees for the year in the first month. Enough said really!

If you want someone who really does feel to be a part of the team and who will ask questions of you and your business rather than just wait to be told what to do then David and the rest of the team are perfect.

Anyone can be a bean counter, but not everyone can help make sure they are the right beans and that you harvest enough of them. Daniel Killoran of DKPL (www.danielkilloran.com)

Our business started a couple of years ago with an idea that developed over the dinner table with my wife! Thankfully we involved the accountants Kim Marlor Associates right from the start and this has proved crucial to our success.

We thought that setting up the company would be easy – and it was, but only because they helped us every step of the way. Now they know us – and our business – so well that it's always a pleasure when we meet. It is wonderful to know that whenever we need a bit of help we can pick up the phone and they will always be there, at the other end, to give me the right advice. It means we don’t need to worry about accounts and tax and we can concentrate on growing my business and making money.
Mike Flitcroft at North West Cartridges Ltd

Probably in the same way that clients view my profession of surveying or the law we often think of accountants as a necessary evil and we know that the call is going to cost us money. How refreshing therefore when you find an accountant who is helpful, friendly and saves you money and seems to have a lawful way of not just dealing with HMRC, but how to structure your business to maximise opportunities.

I would therefore recommend Kim Marlor Associates to anyone needing a go-ahead accountant.

Nigel Pemberton of The Pemberton Partnership Ltd

The company had a great year back in 2008 with new clients coming on board and sales really taking off. This planned growth has meant we have recruited more staff and moved into larger premises. Since then the company has continued to grow and prospects for next year are even better.

We could not achieved this without the help of our accountants Kim Marlor Associates. They run the finance function of our business so that we can focus on other aspects of growth. It’s such a relief ! Their support means we can get on with what we love to do - winning new business and developing our company.

We can highly recommend Kim Marlor Associates to any business that has clear plans to develop and needs an accountant who can help them achieve this. Nigel Corbett of
Counterpoint Promotions Ltd (www.cpromo.co.uk)

I can highly recommend David at Kim Marlor Associates. Their sevice is personable, friendly, concise and of a very high quality. Unfortunately, this type of personal service has become rare, but pleased that I have managed to find someone who realises that clients have different needs and that, when it comes to the help we need on our accounts, VAT, tax returns, etc one size does not fit all. Liezl Hesketh of UKZA Solutions Ltd

David at Kim Marlor Associates has become so much more than simply 'the accountant'. So often in previous roles and businesses, the services provided to me by successive accountancy firms has been reactive, unimaginative and occasionally hard work!

Not so with David, whose personable manner, gentle sense of humour and broad, deep skill set really does set him apart. He deals with his clients positively, enthusiastically and is always willing to help. For a self-confessed 'words girl', he makes numbers palatable and painless. I would highly recommend his services to both start-up and growing businesses. Mia Chandler (www.thenewbusinesslink.com)