Marc Franks Email & Phone Number

I’m a little different, a sociable, hands on and caring accountant with a personal approach.I like spending the right amount of time with my clients to get all the options on the table in front of them and understood so that they can make a decision. I like people, love meeting my clients or walking into large meetings or rooms full of people I don’t know but I might be able to help.My colleagues tell me I have a great eye for details, I just think I am diligent and thorough – you wouldn’t want it any other way would you? My clients benefit from my personal, practical and organised approach so that they get to keep their hard earned money as opposed to giving it to HMRC!With a wealth of experience I ensure clients are guided with efficient and timely advice so that they focus on the profitable aspects of their business whilst minimising their tax liability. Specialising within the Media and Entertainment sector my clients benefit from my wealth and experience but I also work in the broader context and in property particularly.My clients thrive from my hands on approach, whereby I advise on all aspects of running a business, from tax planning to maximising their wealth. Sometimes it is straight forward establishment of a compliance regime, but if not perhaps negotiating with the Inland Revenue / HMRC – always puts a smile on my face when we win.Self-confessed gadget geek, I love getting to grips with new gadgets and seeing what they can do and how they might help me be more effective.Perhaps we can have a similar chat about your accounting needs?Specialties: • Audits, Compliance and Accounting• Media & Entertainment Accountancy specialist• Helping SME and limited companies to grow and make more profit• Personal and Corporate tax advisory to protect you from HMRC / Inland Revenue• Start Ups support, consultancy, tax advice and accounts• Business advisory, to help you reduce your costs and focus on profit• Film, television, radio and more• Working with a range of people in the sector from directors and producers, actors, actesses to a camerman

Listed skills include Accounting, Tax, Corporate Tax, Strategic Financial Planning, and 9 others.

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  Partner

  Silver Levene

  2003 - Present

  I joined Silver Levene back in 2003, makes me feel old. I joined them as they were a friendly, family firm that holds the clients satisfaction at its core – just like me.As one of the team I specialise on advising, acting for and auditing a wide range of clients; from sole traders to multi million pound companies. This has included some interesting projects, even going overseas to help a client plan their engagement in the Chinese markets – I like to get involved and get stuff done. Not just an expert accountancy adviser to the media, film and television companies but also an expert at helping my clients to understand all the options. I help my clients appreciate their current situation, getting all of the cards on the table for them to review, discuss with me and then decide how they want to move forwards.My clients thrive from my hands on approach, whereby I advise on all aspects of running a business, from tax planning to maximising their wealth. Sometimes it is straight forward establishment of a compliance regime, but if not perhaps negotiating with the Inland Revenue / HMRC – always puts a smile on my face when we win.Concentrating on clients in the media and entertainment industry, I am privileged to act for clients including individuals such as:• Producers• Directors• Script and other writers• camera men• Right through to entertainers, actors and artists.I also work with a wide range of companies such as:• Special effects / FX companies• Set designers and builders• Event organisers and management companies• Film companies • Film makers• Internet businessesI also assist in heading up Silver Levene's property department, ensuring all clients extract the best value from their property investments and developments both commercial and residential. Helping clients with advice and support on the important investment decisions, funding and divestments.