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IN SAFE HANDS
In addition to the professional accountancy skills we
expected from our advisors Magee Gammon they
spent time to really understand our objectives and our
business needs. They have taken a proactive approach
helping us with both medium and long term business
development, enabling us to identify and work towards
both our business and personal goals. Magee Gammon’s
guidance over the years has been an instrumental part of
our continued expansion.
Geoff Rodwell,
Managing Director
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the client said..
What else can we offer?...
Business growth and development including advice on acquisitions and group re-structuring
Complex tax advice including advice regrading tax efficient strategies
Changing business needs
Adapting to changing market climates
Improving business and financial operations including profit maximisation advice and arranging
competitive financing
Case Study:
Abacus Playgrounds Limited was established in
1994 and the Group has grown to be the UK’s largest installer of
safety surfacing for children’s playgrounds.
The Group offers cost effective surfacing solutions to nurseries,
schools, sports & recreation grounds and domestic environments.
In 2007 the company purchased a Nottinghamshire based
company, Playtop Limited and the Abacus Lawrence Group was
formed.
The group saw further expansion after the acquisition of a
Buckinghamshire based play equipment company in 2011 and
the purchase of Nova Sport Limited in 2012 as well as the
purchase of a further group company in 2015. The team at
Magee Gammon, headed by director Mark Britland, worked very
closely with the group’s directors.
Mark comments “Over a number of years I have formed a close
working relationship with the directors and other key personnel
at the group, which has enabled me to understand the function
of the businesses of the Group and the directors’ goals, we are
able to provide the support and expertise of an in-house finance
director providing statistical advice as required”.
During Magee Gammon’s relationship with
the Group, alongside the preparation of
management accounts, cash flow advice,
and specialist tax advice, we have also
provided guidance on key business issues
such as:-
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