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Home About About us Our service guarantees Our fees Our services All services Accounts Assurance Services Bookkeeping Business Development Business Tax Company Secretarial Financial Management Making Tax Digital (MTD) Management accounting Payroll and auto-enrolment Personal tax Company Statutory Audit London Tax Planning Transaction Support Specialist sectors Overview Construction Family owned businesses Leisure and Hospitality Care Homes Dentists IRIS Openspace News News Newsletter Sign up Resources Factsheets Tax book Contact us London: 0203 325 1892 Colchester: 01376 574848 About us Who we are and what we do GMS are a firm of Chartered Certified Accountants and Statutory Auditors based in Feering, Colchester who can deliver a personal and friendly service you would expect from a local accountancy practice coupled with the expertise of highly experienced accountants. We provide financial, accounting and auditing services to sole traders, partnerships and corporate clients from a variety of industries across Essex. Our aim We pride ourselves on offering a highly personalised and cost-effective service. Using our wealth of experience and expertise we ensure our client’s financial affairs are managed in a way that minimises liability, optimises business growth and maximises personal wealth. Our services A Personalised Approach with Tailored Solutions to Meet your Business Needs As a small independent firm one of our key strengths is offering a highly personalised service. Forming close working relationships with our clients, we tailor our financial services to meet individual requirements. Our proactive support and advice allow us to respond to client’s needs quickly and accurately so their business affairs are effectively managed to optimise business growth and maximise personal wealth. A Friendly and Flexible Service that puts Clients Needs First We pride ourselves on putting our clients first, that’s why being flexible to their needs is a top priority. We understand our clients lead busy lives and do our utmost to accommodate their schedules by offering flexible appointments during the day and evening with the option to meet at their office or home. We offer a friendly and approachable service and always act in our client’s best interests. Offering Clients a Strong Network of Professional Business Advice While we are often the first port of call for matters relating to business and personal finance we recognise our clients may require the services of professionals in other fields to support their business. We have built strong relationships with local bank managers, solicitors, mortgages advisors and IFAs so we can confidently provide clients with a strong network of professional business advisors to facilitate their ongoing success. No surprise bills A unique feature of our service is fixed price agreements; once we have established your needs we will give you a guaranteed fully inclusive price from the start. This will give you peace of mind and no surprise bills. We're Only a Phone Call Away! We offer unlimited access to all our team. This means that you can call on us at any time knowing that you will never be charged for our time. So we hope that you will feel free to speak to us whenever you need to, without having to worry about the cost. If any extra work arises from this free initial consultation, we will give you a fixed price quotation for the extra work before it is started. Meet the team Vinny Mellett Director More Hi, I’m Vinny the Director of Granite Morgan Smith. I’ve been in the accountancy world for many years and realise the challenges many businesses face. With specialisms in owner managed businesses, statutory audits and the construction industry. I believe that having great communication with our clients is very important. I like spending time with my wife, family and dogs, I also enjoy socialising with friends at my local pub and restaurants in Maldon where I live. Dean Morgan Consultant More Hello, I’m Dean a consultant of GMS and finance officer of a large labour agency in London. I’ve been with GMS for many years and have a vast experience of owner managed businesses, Audit and the construction industry. In my spare time I enjoy visiting my Spanish abode and watching Tottenham play. I also enjoy wining and dining with friends. Lynn Wood Directors PA / Admin More Hi, I’m Lynn and I’m the Directors PA and office administrator. I have been with Granite Morgan Smith since 2013 where I started part-time as an admin assistant. Having only worked in the music business previously, staring afresh in a completely different industry was challenge but rewarding. On a personal level, I moved to rural Essex from East London in 2002 and am a lifelong Hammers supporter! Luci Mellett Financial Controller More Hi, I’m Luci the Financial Controller at Granite Morgan Smith. My accounting career in industry began in 2014, after many years of working in retail and catering. I Joined GMS in May 2015 as a bookkeeper/payroll assistant while studying AAT level 3 and have been qualified since June 2016. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my husband and two dogs . I also enjoy going out for dinner and drinks with friends in Maldon where we live. Zoë Morris Assistant Manager More Hello, I’m Zoë and I am an Assistant Manager at Granite Morgan Smith. I have been with the company since July 2015 and in that time, I have managed to become a chartered accountant. In my spare time I enjoy watching Braintree Town F.C… well sometimes - when they’re not losing! Clair Collett Payroll Manager More Hi, I’m Clair I started my career in the banking industry working in London, Australia and Singapore. I have been AAT qualified since 2016 and been working in practice since 2012 – I joined GMS in 2020. When I am not working, I enjoy travelling, spending time with family, friends and a large G&T! I can be found most weekends on the side-lines of a rugby field, watching my children play. Jules Holliday Credit Control/Admin More Hi, I’m Jules and I joined GMS in 2019 as an Administrative Assistant. Prior to this I worked for the Metropolitan Police Service as a Cost Centre Manager for 12 Years. I really enjoy my role at GMS offering support to both our clients and the team here in the office. Most of my spare time is spent with my two children but I do enjoy a good box set occasionally! I also sing in a Function Band at weekends which is very different to the day job! Sue Newman Consultant More Hello, I’m Sue and a Consultant of GMS since March 2021. I owned an Accountancy Practice for 20 years and am now thrilled to be working with the GMS team. I have experience of SME’s , personal tax , payroll and Construction Industry. I love swimming and enjoy spending time with my husband, family, our very spoilt cat and friends. Elizabeth Sains Consultant More Hi, I’m Liz and I joined GMS as a consultant in 2021. Having qualified as a Chartered Accountant, I spent most of my career working as an Internal Auditor for an investment bank. Since leaving I have worked in a variety of roles, most recently undertaking bookkeeping for local accountancy firms. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and my 2 dogs. I love trying my hand at any kind of craft project. Jane Purcell Consultant More I am Jane and I joined the Granite Morgan Smith team in April 21 as a consultant. I qualified as an AAT member in 2015 although I have been employed in an accounting environment all my working life. On a personal level, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, especially my two grandchildren. Jack Yarrow Semi Senior Accountant More Hi, I’m Jack and I’ve been a semi-senior accountant at Granite Morgan Smith since 2022. I am currently in the process of working towards my ACCA chartered accountancy qualification, with experience in accounts preparation, audit and self-assessment tax returns. In my spare time, I enjoy watching all varieties of sport - rugby in particular, and socialising with friends anywhere that serves nice food and cold beer. James Thompson Semi Senior Accountant More I’m James and I joined Granite Morgan Smith as a semi-senior accountant in 2023. I started my career in 2022 and have experience in drafting limited company accounts and performing audits. I am currently working toward completing the ACCA qualification and becoming a chartered certified accountant. In my spare time I enjoy watching football, Formula 1 and spending time with friends and family. James (Jim) Matthews Accounts Apprentice More Hi, I’m Jim one of the accounts apprentices for Granite Morgan Smith. I have always wanted to be an accountant and am really looking forward to seeing where working with such a reputable firm will take me. I have a busy life outside of work taking a large interest in cars, street fashion and music. Jay Norton Accounts Apprentice More I’m Jay and I joined Granite Morgan Smith as an accounts apprentice in September 2024. For the past year I have been studying AAT and am really enjoying it. In my spare time I like to work on my classic car and go mountain biking with friends. Alongside doing these activities, I like to spend time with friends and family. Contact us Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *Email *PhoneCompany *Comment or MessageSubmit Testimonials Go Interiors have always found GMS to give a personal and customer focussed service, whilst having the experience and capability of a large firm. I would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone. G Abbott-Drake, Company Director GMS provide a great personal service, and are always willing to go that extra mile to help their customers. Mr J M Bartleet We have been using the services of GMS for many years and during that time we have had no negative experiences. Everything has been positive. They have provided new ideas to us in the way we run our business and to use their services is an asset to our company. I would like to thank Dean, Chris and Vinny for the professional and personal services they have provided to me personally and our company. The support staff have always been extremely knowledgeable and helpful on every occasion that I have contacted them. Thank you, GMS, for your excellent service. It is a pleasure to work with you Brian Tuff, Managing Director, Britelec Network Services Limited I have been with GMS for some 20 years and am completely satisfied with all aspects of their service. I would not change them for anything. Their fees are very reasonable and the service that I receive anytime, day and night, is second to none. I know most of the staff by their first names Ken Horlock, Director, MCS Car Services Limited GMS have been acting as our accountants for a number of years and each year continue to provide a highly professional and friendly service. Their continued assistance, advice and proven value for money are the reasons why we have also recommended them to many of our own clients with regards to their personal accounts and tax affairs Indira Chakrabarti, Homelink Estates Limited I think it’s brilliant! I particularly like feeling that the service is personalised and that I am treated like a human being, not just a name in a system. I also like feeling that I have a safety net in that I can always pick up the phone and ask advice. Above all I trust the people at GMS. Anne Chapman After an exhaustive review the company selected GMS as it’s partner for managing the global accounts. GMS is a strategic partner in the company’s efforts to internalizing company operations. MD, Global Software Provider Once again, thanks for your support this year, we all look forward to working with you in the forthcoming year. Andy Macdonald, Entrepeneur Extremely fair and very satisfied. as usual!. A Barbieri Professional, prompt service with much experience. J Cammack, Company Director Always very helpful; they have helped me through some tough times always giving excellent advice. I have been with the Company for 14 years and I have recommended them to my friends, they have also received excellent service. The entire team are always available, either by email of phone. Very efficient and professional at all times. J A Adam jQuery(document).ready(function($) { $('.testimonials-slider-hold').slick({ arrows: true, autoplay: true, autoplaySpeed: 5000, appendArrows: $(".testimonials-slider-full-hold"), slidesToShow: 1, slidesToScroll: 1 }); }); jQuery( window ).load(function() { jQuery('.review-amount').html(jQuery('.cdsRating span').html()); }); Can't find what you're looking for? 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Home About About us Our service guarantees Our fees Our services All services Accounts Assurance Services Bookkeeping Business Development Business Tax Company Secretarial Financial Management Making Tax Digital (MTD) Management accounting Payroll and auto-enrolment Personal tax Company Statutory Audit London Tax Planning Transaction Support Specialist sectors Overview Construction Family owned businesses Leisure and Hospitality Care Homes Dentists IRIS Openspace News News Newsletter Sign up Resources Factsheets Tax book Contact us London: 0203 325 1892 Colchester: 01376 574848 About us Who we are and what we do GMS are a firm of Chartered Certified Accountants and Statutory Auditors based in Feering, Colchester who can deliver a personal and friendly service you would expect from a local accountancy practice coupled with the expertise of highly experienced accountants. We provide financial, accounting and auditing services to sole traders, partnerships and corporate clients from a variety of industries across Essex. Our aim We pride ourselves on offering a highly personalised and cost-effective service. Using our wealth of experience and expertise we ensure our client’s financial affairs are managed in a way that minimises liability, optimises business growth and maximises personal wealth. Our services A Personalised Approach with Tailored Solutions to Meet your Business Needs As a small independent firm one of our key strengths is offering a highly personalised service. Forming close working relationships with our clients, we tailor our financial services to meet individual requirements. Our proactive support and advice allow us to respond to client’s needs quickly and accurately so their business affairs are effectively managed to optimise business growth and maximise personal wealth. A Friendly and Flexible Service that puts Clients Needs First We pride ourselves on putting our clients first, that’s why being flexible to their needs is a top priority. We understand our clients lead busy lives and do our utmost to accommodate their schedules by offering flexible appointments during the day and evening with the option to meet at their office or home. We offer a friendly and approachable service and always act in our client’s best interests. Offering Clients a Strong Network of Professional Business Advice While we are often the first port of call for matters relating to business and personal finance we recognise our clients may require the services of professionals in other fields to support their business. We have built strong relationships with local bank managers, solicitors, mortgages advisors and IFAs so we can confidently provide clients with a strong network of professional business advisors to facilitate their ongoing success. No surprise bills A unique feature of our service is fixed price agreements; once we have established your needs we will give you a guaranteed fully inclusive price from the start. This will give you peace of mind and no surprise bills. We're Only a Phone Call Away! We offer unlimited access to all our team. This means that you can call on us at any time knowing that you will never be charged for our time. So we hope that you will feel free to speak to us whenever you need to, without having to worry about the cost. If any extra work arises from this free initial consultation, we will give you a fixed price quotation for the extra work before it is started. Meet the team Vinny Mellett Director More Hi, I’m Vinny the Director of Granite Morgan Smith. I’ve been in the accountancy world for many years and realise the challenges many businesses face. With specialisms in owner managed businesses, statutory audits and the construction industry. I believe that having great communication with our clients is very important. I like spending time with my wife, family and dogs, I also enjoy socialising with friends at my local pub and restaurants in Maldon where I live. Dean Morgan Consultant More Hello, I’m Dean a consultant of GMS and finance officer of a large labour agency in London. I’ve been with GMS for many years and have a vast experience of owner managed businesses, Audit and the construction industry. In my spare time I enjoy visiting my Spanish abode and watching Tottenham play. I also enjoy wining and dining with friends. Lynn Wood Directors PA / Admin More Hi, I’m Lynn and I’m the Directors PA and office administrator. I have been with Granite Morgan Smith since 2013 where I started part-time as an admin assistant. Having only worked in the music business previously, staring afresh in a completely different industry was challenge but rewarding. On a personal level, I moved to rural Essex from East London in 2002 and am a lifelong Hammers supporter! Luci Mellett Financial Controller More Hi, I’m Luci the Financial Controller at Granite Morgan Smith. My accounting career in industry began in 2014, after many years of working in retail and catering. I Joined GMS in May 2015 as a bookkeeper/payroll assistant while studying AAT level 3 and have been qualified since June 2016. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my husband and two dogs . I also enjoy going out for dinner and drinks with friends in Maldon where we live. Zoë Morris Assistant Manager More Hello, I’m Zoë and I am an Assistant Manager at Granite Morgan Smith. I have been with the company since July 2015 and in that time, I have managed to become a chartered accountant. In my spare time I enjoy watching Braintree Town F.C… well sometimes - when they’re not losing! Clair Collett Payroll Manager More Hi, I’m Clair I started my career in the banking industry working in London, Australia and Singapore. I have been AAT qualified since 2016 and been working in practice since 2012 – I joined GMS in 2020. When I am not working, I enjoy travelling, spending time with family, friends and a large G&T! I can be found most weekends on the side-lines of a rugby field, watching my children play. Jules Holliday Credit Control/Admin More Hi, I’m Jules and I joined GMS in 2019 as an Administrative Assistant. Prior to this I worked for the Metropolitan Police Service as a Cost Centre Manager for 12 Years. I really enjoy my role at GMS offering support to both our clients and the team here in the office. Most of my spare time is spent with my two children but I do enjoy a good box set occasionally! I also sing in a Function Band at weekends which is very different to the day job! Sue Newman Consultant More Hello, I’m Sue and a Consultant of GMS since March 2021. I owned an Accountancy Practice for 20 years and am now thrilled to be working with the GMS team. I have experience of SME’s , personal tax , payroll and Construction Industry. I love swimming and enjoy spending time with my husband, family, our very spoilt cat and friends. Elizabeth Sains Consultant More Hi, I’m Liz and I joined GMS as a consultant in 2021. Having qualified as a Chartered Accountant, I spent most of my career working as an Internal Auditor for an investment bank. Since leaving I have worked in a variety of roles, most recently undertaking bookkeeping for local accountancy firms. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and my 2 dogs. I love trying my hand at any kind of craft project. Jane Purcell Consultant More I am Jane and I joined the Granite Morgan Smith team in April 21 as a consultant. I qualified as an AAT member in 2015 although I have been employed in an accounting environment all my working life. On a personal level, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, especially my two grandchildren. Jack Yarrow Semi Senior Accountant More Hi, I’m Jack and I’ve been a semi-senior accountant at Granite Morgan Smith since 2022. I am currently in the process of working towards my ACCA chartered accountancy qualification, with experience in accounts preparation, audit and self-assessment tax returns. In my spare time, I enjoy watching all varieties of sport - rugby in particular, and socialising with friends anywhere that serves nice food and cold beer. James Thompson Semi Senior Accountant More I’m James and I joined Granite Morgan Smith as a semi-senior accountant in 2023. I started my career in 2022 and have experience in drafting limited company accounts and performing audits. I am currently working toward completing the ACCA qualification and becoming a chartered certified accountant. In my spare time I enjoy watching football, Formula 1 and spending time with friends and family. James (Jim) Matthews Accounts Apprentice More Hi, I’m Jim one of the accounts apprentices for Granite Morgan Smith. I have always wanted to be an accountant and am really looking forward to seeing where working with such a reputable firm will take me. I have a busy life outside of work taking a large interest in cars, street fashion and music. Jay Norton Accounts Apprentice More I’m Jay and I joined Granite Morgan Smith as an accounts apprentice in September 2024. For the past year I have been studying AAT and am really enjoying it. In my spare time I like to work on my classic car and go mountain biking with friends. Alongside doing these activities, I like to spend time with friends and family. Contact us Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *Email *PhoneCompany *Comment or MessageSubmit Testimonials Go Interiors have always found GMS to give a personal and customer focussed service, whilst having the experience and capability of a large firm. I would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone. G Abbott-Drake, Company Director GMS provide a great personal service, and are always willing to go that extra mile to help their customers. Mr J M Bartleet We have been using the services of GMS for many years and during that time we have had no negative experiences. Everything has been positive. They have provided new ideas to us in the way we run our business and to use their services is an asset to our company. I would like to thank Dean, Chris and Vinny for the professional and personal services they have provided to me personally and our company. The support staff have always been extremely knowledgeable and helpful on every occasion that I have contacted them. Thank you, GMS, for your excellent service. It is a pleasure to work with you Brian Tuff, Managing Director, Britelec Network Services Limited I have been with GMS for some 20 years and am completely satisfied with all aspects of their service. I would not change them for anything. Their fees are very reasonable and the service that I receive anytime, day and night, is second to none. I know most of the staff by their first names Ken Horlock, Director, MCS Car Services Limited GMS have been acting as our accountants for a number of years and each year continue to provide a highly professional and friendly service. Their continued assistance, advice and proven value for money are the reasons why we have also recommended them to many of our own clients with regards to their personal accounts and tax affairs Indira Chakrabarti, Homelink Estates Limited I think it’s brilliant! I particularly like feeling that the service is personalised and that I am treated like a human being, not just a name in a system. I also like feeling that I have a safety net in that I can always pick up the phone and ask advice. Above all I trust the people at GMS. Anne Chapman After an exhaustive review the company selected GMS as it’s partner for managing the global accounts. GMS is a strategic partner in the company’s efforts to internalizing company operations. MD, Global Software Provider Once again, thanks for your support this year, we all look forward to working with you in the forthcoming year. Andy Macdonald, Entrepeneur Extremely fair and very satisfied. as usual!. A Barbieri Professional, prompt service with much experience. J Cammack, Company Director Always very helpful; they have helped me through some tough times always giving excellent advice. I have been with the Company for 14 years and I have recommended them to my friends, they have also received excellent service. The entire team are always available, either by email of phone. Very efficient and professional at all times. J A Adam jQuery(document).ready(function($) { $('.testimonials-slider-hold').slick({ arrows: true, autoplay: true, autoplaySpeed: 5000, appendArrows: $(".testimonials-slider-full-hold"), slidesToShow: 1, slidesToScroll: 1 }); }); jQuery( window ).load(function() { jQuery('.review-amount').html(jQuery('.cdsRating span').html()); }); Can't find what you're looking for? 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