Our Journey
While helping clients grow, we’ve been growing our own business as well. That means the challenges many business owners face today are the same ones we’ve faced ourselves.
We've been building businesses too.
Most accountants spend their careers advising businesses. We’ve spent ours building one too.
That’s why our conversations go beyond tax returns and compliance: we’ve experienced the realities that come with growing a successful business.
Recruiting Staff
So we understand how to build teams.
Acquiring Businesses
So we understand due diligence and integration.
Opening New Offices
So we understand scaling operations.
Investing in Tech
So we understand how to improve efficiency.
Economic Uncertainty
So we understand how to manage risk.
Growth Plateaus
So we understand the importance of strategic planning.
How we got here...
Launch
Seagrave & Pocknell begins trading in South Woodham Ferrers.
Purleigh
Purleigh office opens.
Shirley Smith & Co.
Shirley Smith & Co. Chartered Accountants joins our Group.
Maldon
Maldon office opens at converted police station.
Corporate Finance
Corporate Finance company launches.
Firm of the Year Award Winner
Named the Mid-Tier Firm of the Year at the Accounting Excellence Awards.
Wealth Management
Pocknells Wealth Management launches.
Chelmsford
Expansion into Chelmsford with new office.
What growing a business has taught us...
- Growth creates complexity
The systems that worked when you were smaller often don’t work as you grow.
- Cashflow drives decisions
Profit and cash are not the same thing
- The right structure matters
Businesses evolve and their structures should too.
- People change everything
Recruitment, management and culture become critical.
- Opportunities arrive unexpectedly
Acquisitions, exits and expansion require preparation.
... and we're still growing.
We’re always looking for talented people who share our ambitions.
If you want to be part of our story, we’d love to hear from you.
Looking for accountants who understand business ownership?
We’ve spent decades helping clients grow while growing our own business too.
Whether you’re starting out, scaling up, acquiring another business or planning your next move, we’d love to hear about your plans.