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Stephen A Sims (Cars) Limited is a Suzuki dealership based on McMullen Road in Darlington. I appointed Clive Owen LLP to undertake the audit and related corporation tax matters of the Stephen A Sims (Cars) Limited group (7 companies).

Since that date they have assisted proactively with corporate and personal tax matters. In addition they have provided strategic direction on various matters including directors’ loan accounts and shareholdings. I would be pleased to recommend Clive Owen LLP to other motor traders looking for professional proactive advice.

We were very pleased with the service provided by Eleanor at Clive Owen, who prepared an independent accountant’s report to support our grant funding claim. Eleanor expertly guided us through the process, making it very easy on our side. We would definitely consider working with Clive Owen again.

We have worked with Clive Owen LLP for 10 years. I have found them to be an invaluable partner, helping us face the complex challenges of Academy accounts. They provide challenge and support to the board and explain complex accounts clearly, showing the trust’s underlying financial performance.
The team has extensive knowledge of the academic sector and brings a wealth of experience. The Academies Accounts Direction and the Academies Trust Handbook change annually. Clive Owen LLP adds value by running seminars to explain the changes and how to implement them. They also contribute to the Kreston Academy Benchmarking Report, which we find very useful.
They have a collaborative approach and are always available to answer queries or provide support.
As leaders in their field, Chris Beaumont and his team are proactive and genuinely invested in our success. They deliver on time and within budget. The peace of mind this gives us means I would definitely recommend them.”
Alison Kaye

Moorlands Learning Trust

We have worked with Clive Owen LLP during the school’s first year of Academy status and have found the company to be a thoroughly professional organisation. As well as undertaking the yearend audit and responsible officer role, they have provided a number of training courses which we have found very useful. Of particular interest was the session on ‘Academy Finance’ where governors gain a better understanding of the issues we may face as an Academy – funding environment, VAT, gift aid, corporation tax and cash flow implications to name but a few.

“Clive Owen provided fantastic support in helping us secure funding through the Durham Business Growth Programme, which enabled us to relocate to larger premises and bring two sites together into a single, centralised facility.

Their advice and guidance throughout the process made the application straightforward and gave us the confidence we needed to move forward. Securing this funding has allowed us to strengthen our operations and create a solid platform for future growth.”

Darren McGrath, Arc Environmental

We have worked with Clive Owen for a number of years and have always found them to be an exceptional tax partner.

What really sets them apart is the combination of technical expertise and genuine commercial understanding. They take the time to understand our business, our ambitions and the challenges we face, rather than simply providing an answer to a tax question. Their knowledge of our business means their advice is always more relevant, practical and commercially focused — and ultimately makes everything work better.

We have also built great relationships with people across the different teams at Clive Owen. Whoever we are dealing with, we know we have people who understand our business, know our history and genuinely care about getting the right outcome for us. That continuity and depth of knowledge is incredibly valuable.

The team are responsive, approachable and always willing to go the extra mile. We would have no hesitation in recommending Clive Owen.