I am a Director of the firm and a qualified FCA.Having joined the Practice in 1994, I have over 30 years' experience within the profession and have a great understanding of owner-managed businesses in many sectors. I have a fundamental desire to make a difference to my clients and am keen to understand their goals and ambitions, to meet with them regularly and become part of their team.I now see my role as a Commercial Business Adviser with my expertise being in more complex areas including buying and selling businesses, strategic tax planning, raising finance and business restructuring.I am passionate about developing my team, giving them opportunities to flourish in their roles so that they approach their clients with the same ethos. As well as supporting my SME clients in all aspects of their business, I also look after a number of Audit clients and have built up a significant amount of knowledge in the Charitable sector, being one of the first professionals in the country to have been awarded the Diploma in Charity Accounting. I can be contacted on 0161 761 5231 or email theteam@horsfield-smith.co.uk.