Matthew Grant

Matthew Grant

Audit and Accounts Trainee/Senior

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Head of Accounts & Business Advisory for Yorkshire Region, Partner at Azets

  • Education

    • Financial Training Company

      1997 - 2006
      FCCA, ATT, FMAAT
    • ICAEW

      2012 - 2013
      DLiP (Developing Leadership in Practice) Accounting and Related Services

      Developing Leadership in Practice is a programme designed by experts in practice. It aims to help practitioners develop, project and hone the leadership qualities expected of a new or aspiring partner.

  • Experience

    • Garbutt + Elliott (York)

      Sept 1997 - Mar 2006
      Audit and Accounts Trainee/Senior

      I began my career at Garbutt & Elliott's York office before transferring to the Leeds office in 2006, upon qualifiying as ACCA.

    • Garbutt + Elliott

      Mar 2006 - Nov 2021

      I take responsibility for the firm's Business Services Team, who deliver compliance services to a large portfolio of incorporated and unincorporated businesses, specifically their year end accounts and tax returns. Our team also provide outsourced services including bookkeeping, preparation of management accounts and other ancillary services. I take responsibility for a team of eight staff, delivering compliance services to a large portfolio of corporate clients, specifically their statutory accounts, statutory audits and corporation tax affairs.

      • Partner

        Jul 2017 - Nov 2021
      • Director & Head of Business Services

        Dec 2013 - Jun 2017
      • Senior Audit & Accounts Manager

        Mar 2006 - Nov 2013
    • Campaign for Real Ale

      Jan 2009 - Feb 2019

      Membership Secretary and Treasurer of the York Branch of CAMRA, a not-for-profit organisation to promote real ale and often described as the most successful consumer organisation in Europe. I oversee membership matters of the York branch which has a membership of over 1,300. Chairman of the York Branch of CAMRA, a not-for-profit organisation to promote real ale and often described as the most successful consumer organisation in Europe. I oversee the York branch which has a membership of over 1,300.

      • Branch Officer

        Feb 2014 - Feb 2019
      • Branch Chairman

        Jan 2009 - Feb 2014
    • Azets

      Dec 2021 - now
      Partner
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ATT

      The Association of Taxation Technicians
    • FCCA

      ACCA
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Matthew Grant
      General Affiliate ICAEW Aug 2016
    • Awarded to Matthew Grant
      Practising Certificate & Audit Qualification ACCA Nov 2015
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Leadership Group

      Issued by West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce on Jul 2017
      West & North Yorkshire Chamber of CommerceAssociated with Matthew Grant
    • Appraisal Panel member

      Issued by PAPI - Product and Process Innovation on Jul 2019
      PAPI - Product and Process InnovationAssociated with Matthew Grant
    • Nurturing Talent Mentor

      Issued by Leeds University Business School (LUBS) on Nov 2012
      Leeds University Business School (LUBS)Associated with Matthew Grant
    • Junior Development Coach

      Issued by York City Baths Club on Aug 1998
      York City Baths ClubAssociated with Matthew Grant