Established in June 2012 'Lime' is a boutique firm of accountants providing general accountancy services to owner managed businesses, primarily professional services firms, law firms, IT contractors and those operating in the creative industries (actors, artists, designers). In addition the firm specialises in forensic accounting and expert witness services.
In
respect of Forensic Accounting, we are regularly instructed to
investigate disputes between companies, individuals, insurance
claims, fraud, matrimonial matters and business valuations, amongst
other matters. We have particular expertise in fraud matters acting
on behalf of defendants at any stage of proceedings but especially
in relation to the Proceeds of Crime Act.
Our
expert knowledge in dealing with owner-managed businesses and our
credibility is key to providing evidence for court. We regularly
work on Legal Aid funded cases and will provide advice and guidance
to any potential client.
We often
undertake Due Diligence assignments for the acquisition or disposal
of businesses, share valuations, viability reports in respect of
start-up businesses or existing businesses requriing additional
funding or refinance.
In
addition to forensic and due diligence work, we handle a portfolio
of accountancy and tax clients, we manage the accounts and audit
requirements of numerous Law firms throughout the UK as well as
professional service companies and creative individuals including
artists, actors, designers and IT contractors. We are registered
auditors and provide all forms of tax, VAT, payroll, accounts,
company formation and business advice.
We
obtain new clients purely through referrals and as a result have a
close business relationship with all our clients, providing expert
advice in a down to earth manner.
Having qualified in 2005 as a Chartered Certified Accountant I soon become Partner Designate at one of the fastest growing accountancy firm in the East Midlands. With a background in owner managed business I specialised in advising firms and managing their accountancy and audit needs, with a growing portfolio of law firms throughout the UK.
My
technical expertise and ability to deal with complex and difficult
assignments led to my appointment as Forensic Director at a Top 25
UK Accountancy firm, an area that covered civil disputes as well as
criminal proceedings and Proceeds of Crime work. I provided expert
evidence to Court on numerous occasions and established a loyal
following.
In
September 2010 I set up a niche accountancy practice with 2 fellow
partners in Leicester City Centre, focusing predominantly on law
firms and forensic accounting whilst my fellow partners provided
general accountancy services and tax planning
schemes.
Having established a close personal network, in June 2012 I set up my own practice in order that I could focus on my existing and new clients, and that of my specialist experience.
I am a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accounts (FCCA) and am a registered auditor, I have membership with a number of professional bodies and groups relevant to my work.
I have
previously been treasurer of a local charity. I enjoy sports,
particularly racket sports including tennis and Royal Tennis, which
I previously played to a national standard. Mountain biking is
currently my main sporting interest which I try to participate in
when family commitments allow!
Contact us via email at
andrew@limetax.co.uk
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