AI Issue 7 2017

12 Acquisition International - July 2017 Maple accountancy is a multi-disciplined powerhouse, with a wealth of diverse experience in helping owner-manged businesses achieve their goals, plus a trustworthy precise manner to create success. We took the opportunity to interview Jennifer Priestley - to find out her thoughts on winning the Leading Tax Adviser of the Year – UK award - and to discover how the company provides a bespoke service to their clients. aple Accountancy offers bespoke accountancy services, tax and business advice to businesses. They have experts in all areas of tax - to provide a complete set of services to a wide variety of clients - across a range of industries including: • Corporate tax planning & compliance; • Structuring for holding and financing structures; • Incorporation of all collective investment vehicles; • M&A tax advisory; • Due diligence; • Indirect tax advice and planning; • Compliance for high level expatriates; • Remuneration planning; • Estate planning; • Asset protection; • Assistance with tax investigations; • Mediation and second opinions and; • They have dedicated experts specialising in different fields. Jennifer Priestley assists in all areas of a client’s business to ensure that they remain successful. Although some can be quite subtle, most of her interaction with clients’ impacts on their taxation situation. Jennifer begins the interview by sharing with us how it feels to have won the Leading Tax Adviser of the Year – UK award in her own words plus she Company: Maple Accountancy Group LTD Name: Jennifer Priestley Email: Jennifer.Priestley@ MapleAC.UK Web Address: www.maple.uk.com Address: 83 Friar Gate Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 1FL Telephone: +44 (0)1332 207 336 Maple Your total business partner Your Total Business Partner M 1705AI42 explains the important behind the scenes work tax advisors do. “We were pleasantly surprised but feel it is well deserved. We are extremely proud to be the winners of this award in a very strong field of contenders. For our company, we feel that this validates our values and culture as an organisation, so this success is reflective of our whole team.” “We are the first point of contact when the client has any professional issue. We have experts in all areas, either in house or external, that clients can trust to take care of their issues. We offer a bespoke, positive and unique service to our clients. We are valued partners in our client’s business and try help our them achieve their goals and visions. “We try to always be available to offer expert advice especially when reassurance and a second opinion is needed. We aim to be proactive and professional, giving no nonsense straight to the point advice, with no vagueness or sugar coating of the answer. With our continued innovation and growth, we have a level of client retention and growth that is unparalleled in our industry.” Jennifer is keen to add additional detail about the company’s tax expertise and what they can offer potential future clients. “We help clients maximise all the opportunities presented to them, whilst ensuring that they maintain their regulatory responsibilities. By