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Collaboration is key

Alexander Knight & Co is a member of MGI Worldwide, a Top 20 international accounting network of independent audit, accounting, tax, legal, and consulting firms, which brings together the expertise of over 8,000 professionals in some 400 locations around the world.

Our membership enables us to keep abreast of important new developments, while providing a seamless international service to any of our clients looking for support abroad.

Joining the network has undoubtedly bolstered our international trade links and has enabled us to collaborate with accountancy firms in other jurisdictions.

Multiple companies headquartered in Canada, Sweden, USA, Germany, Holland, Greece, Denmark, Switzerland, Malaysia and Singapore have appointed our team to support them with a number of specialist services that we provide including Audit, Tax and Advisory.

Our UK-based practice has even picked up an award for our work relating to the clients of MGI Worldwide members. At the 2023 MGI UK & Ireland conference for partners & managers, which was held recently in Edinburgh, Scotland our team collected the award for ‘International Client Experience of the Year 2023’.

We were very pleased to have developed our international links and delighted to have won this award. It’s great recognition for our staff who are providing a fantastic service for our clients headquartered in the UK and abroad.

Case study

A good example of international collaboration is our positive relationship with fellow MGI Worldwide member Revideco AB based in Sweden.

Its team reached out to us to assist one of their clients who needed some UK specific advice relating to a subsidiary in England. The Revideco team has offices in Stockholm, Skellefteå, Sundsvall and Göteborg. Revideco are authorised accountants and auditors and have provided accounting, audit and consultancy services in Sweden since 1994.  

As a result of the introduction by partners at Revideco we were able to assist a Cheshire-based company which manufactures and retails all-natural supplements for dogs, in its annual Audit requirements. We were delighted to have been appointed by the client to undertake this activity and we are pleased that the relationship has developed positively.

“We are pleased with the relationship we have created with Alexander Knight & Co in the United Kingdom and it is pleasing to see that through our membership of MGI Worldwide we are able to identify high quality collaboration partners who can assist our clients with UK accountancy requirements.”
Antti Niemi
Partner, Revideco AB
"We are delighted to have been referred by our MGI Worldwide colleagues in Sweden. It’s a really good example of how likeminded accountants from different jurisdictions can operate effectively and develop strong and trusted relationships through the association. We would like to thank the Revideco team. We are looking forward to developing our professional relationship even more in 2024 and beyond."
Murray Patt of Alexander Knight & Co.
Murray Patt
Founder, Alexander Knight & Co
"Alexander Knight & Co shows the true value of being part of the MGI Worldwide global network. Clients want a ‘safe pair of hands’ they can trust and access as needed, wherever they choose to do business. This collaboration is a prime example of how two firms can work together seamlessly, providing high-quality support and advice to international clients in the UK."
Maxine Brock
Chief Marketing Officer, MGI Worldwide

TALK TO US ABOUT OUR INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTANCY WORK

If you are an international company that operates subsidiary companies in the UK we are perfectly placed to advise on accounting, tax and advisory work that is required to be undertaken.
Contact Murray Patt now
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Dan Williams qualifies as a Professional Accounting & Taxation Technician

Murray and Dan

We are delighted to confirm that our colleague Dan Williams has qualified as a Professional Accounting & Taxation Technician (following the completion of his Level 4 Apprenticeship) and has received his official certificate.

The ATT is the leading professional body for those providing UK tax compliance services. It has over 9,800 Members and Fellows, together with over 7,000 students.

We are committed to investing in the next generation of accountants. Well done Dan.

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Altrincham Rail Station advert by Alexander Knight & Co accountants

Are you a commuter passing through Altrincham rail station? Keep an eye out for the latest Alexander Knight & Co advertisement proudly displayed on the information board!

We understand the importance of clear, concise information—whether it’s about your financial and business goals or your train schedule. That’s why we’ve sponsored this information board in our home town of Altrincham.

Murray Patt, founder of Alexander Knight & Co said:

“We’re proud to feature at Altrincham Rail station. We deliberately selected Platform 4 because this is the stop for the historic Mid Cheshire line which takes in Manchester, Chester, Stockport and Hale where our office is located.”

Altrincham Rail. Station advertising by accountants Alexander Knight & Co

Murray Patt on platform 4 at Altrincham Rail Station.

The advert at Altrincham Rail Station in 2024:

 

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Vacancy: Payroll Manager (Part-time) Hale

Payroll Manager (Part-time) Hale

We are now recruiting for a Payroll Manager to join us on a part-time basis.

The role is two days per week based in our office in Hale, Cheshire and previous experience in payroll is essential.

Alexander Knight & Co is based in Grade A offices at Westgate House on Hale Road and we are an award-winning accountancy practice. We work with clients across the region and beyond.

Duties

  • Preparing monthly payroll for clients
  • Making relevant submissions to HMRC
  • Processing payroll payments and make relevant payments to HMRC.
  • Auto enrolment and submission of pension information on behalf of clients
  • Liaising with clients to answer payroll queries and deliver excellent service.
  • Carrying out year end activities such as producing P60s, claiming Employment Allowance and completing P11d’s where necessary.

To apply please email Alison Spier with your CV  alison@alexanderknightaccountants.co.uk

 

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Alexander Knight & Co supports festive campaign to support those experiencing homelessness

After more than a decade of designing bespoke cards, printing and posting – this year, we have decided to make a donation to charity instead.

Crisis at Christmas is an annual Christmas appeal that helps provide warm meals, shelter, support and companionship to those experiencing homelessness. We have made a donation to support Crisis in continuing its good work.

Crisis at Christmas supported by Alexander Knight & Co accountants in Hale Altrincham

We wish all our clients, staff and professional associates a ‘Murray Christmas’ and a Happy New Year.

 

 

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Alexander Knight & Co wins ‘International Client Experience of the Year 2023’ 

Award for accountants in Hale, Altrincham

We were delighted to win an award based on our successful accountancy work for international-based clients who have operations in the UK. 

At the 2023 MGI UK & Ireland conference for partners & managers, which was held recently in Edinburgh, Murray and Kate collected the award on behalf of Alexander Knight & Co for ‘International Client Experience of the Year 2023’.

We became a member of the MGI Worldwide in 2020. Member firms, which comprise 8,500 professionals  operate in more than 100 countries.

Joining the network has bolstered our international trade links and has enabled us to collaborate with accountancy firms in other jurisdictions.

Multiple companies headquartered in Canada, USA, Germany, Holland, Greece, Denmark, Switzerland, Malaysia and Singapore have appointed our team to support them with a number of specialist services that we provide including Audit, Tax and Advisor.

Murray Patt, founder of Alexander Knight & Co, said:

“We are pleased to have developed our international links and delighted to have won this award. It’s great recognition for our staff who are providing a fantastic service for our clients headquartered in the UK and aboard.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Greg Monk joins Alexander Knight & Co

Greg Hands joins Altrincham Accountants Alexander Knight & Co at their Hale office in 2023

We are delighted to extend a warm welcome to Greg Monk who joins our Audit & Accounts team based in Hale. Greg studied Maths & Finance at the University of Liverpool and has now joined our growing team.

Greg is currently studying the ACA to become an ICAEW Chartered Accountant and we are delighted to support him in his career progression as an accountant.
PS – we are still growing our team. Take a look at the latest roles here. 

Welcome to the team Greg!

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A success story in exporting to the USA

We were delighted to catch up with the team at GaraDry, an innovative product design company, which won a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise earlier this year.

GaraDry designs, manufactures, and sells the world’s largest range of threshold seals for residential garage doors and commercial doors.

We caught up with founder Ashley Smith who was happy to share some of his key experiences in cracking open the giant American marketplace…

“We launched our USA subsidiary in the USA in 2017 (GaraDry LLC), to handle strong interest from Americans in our products and we also launched a fulfilment centre in Tennessee to ship transatlantic orders quickly.

“People shouldn’t be frightened of exporting to the USA. My view, as an online retailer is that it should be as easy to sell your goods in Baltimore as it is in Blackpool if you have the right infrastructure, processes and people on your team.

“The impact of fluctuating exchange rates can make a huge difference to the viability of your export model. As well as margins being heavily dependent on these fluctuations, you’ve also got inflation to contend with on both sides of the pond.

“Shipping costs have stabilised recently but there was a time last year when the cost of a container to the States tripled in the space of just a few short months. The volume of containers to the USA reduced, putting up prices for everyone. You need to be very prepared for these kinds of issues which are largely out of your control.

“Overall, business is very good for us in the USA, The American public has taken to our products very well and we have a brilliant relationship with our customers in the USA.

“We see the USA as a key market for our range of products and we are constantly evolving our sales and marketing processes to generate more sales right across the USA.

“We’re really pleased we’ve got Alexander Knight & Co as our accountants and having the right professional advisers on board makes a huge difference to our success.”

Murray Patt, founder of Alexander Knight & Co, added:

“There is huge demand for the GaraDry range of garage seals in the USA and we are delighted to be their accountants and support them in their growth journey in the USA.

“As part of our membership of MGI, the global accounting network, we have first class contacts across the USA and can make introductions to the right people who can assist on the ground if you want to export to the States.”

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We support ‘Cinderella’ at Sale Waterside in Winter 2023

Alexander Knight & Co is proud to support Junior Stage 80’s production at Sale Waterside in November. This year’s magical offering is the incredible Rodgers & Hammerstein musical production of  Cinderella. It’s a brilliant opportunity to immerse yourself in this timeless story of love and hope.

Tickets are on sale here. 

As part of our tradition of supporting the arts we are delighted to be associated with such an iconic and cherished production.

Alison Spier, head of marketing at Alexander Knight & Co, said:

“We are always pleased to support productions by Junior Stage 80. We wish all of those involved – front of stage and backstage – the best of luck and we are sure that this show will be a huge success.”

Cinderella Sale Waterside November 2023

 

GET YOUR TICKETS FOR CINDERELLA AT SALE WATERSIDE HERE.

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