Forvis Mazars LLP

Accountant · 30 Old Bailey, London, England

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About us

Tax, payroll, auditing and accountancy processes can often be complex and daunting. Here at Forvis Mazars, we’re passionate about going the extra mile to make sure you feel supported and confident when it comes to managing your business’s finances. As well as providing your business with premium cloud accounting and tax solutions in the UK and beyond, it’s important for us to build a strong working relationship with you and your team. Our online accounting and tax specialists can help your business in today’s market – whether you’re based in the UK or internationally. Whatever your size or stage of development, we’ll be with you every step of the way to drive your business forward. If you’d like to know more, please contact our team. We’d love to hear from you.

Meet the team

Forvis Mazars LLP advisors: 350 - Xero certifications: 138

To become certified, advisors complete learning modules on Xero’s key features and pass a practical exam.

James Smalley

Partner

Xero advisor certified

Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.
Xero Migration

Has training and expertise in switching clients to Xero.
2 years Xerocon attendance

I'm passionate about making the best use of technology and using it to ensure a business can elevate its operations. To deliver this insight I am lucky to work with a highly talented team.

Fay Bordbar

Client Manager

Xero advisor certified

Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.
1 year Xerocon attendance

Xero has transformed our Outsourced Finance offering. My role at Mazars is to ensure our cloud processes are efficient and that the team has knowledge of apps best suited for their clients' business.

Sophie Pirie

Client Advisor

Xero advisor certified

Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.

As a member of the Edinburgh Outsourcing team, I have worked with a variety of businesses in assessing their needs. Including designing & implementing new processes to help meet their requirements.

Heather Holland

Assistant Client Manager

Xero advisor certified

Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.
Professional services

Has training and expertise in advising on apps for professional services firms.
Retail & ecommerce

Has training and expertise in advising on apps for retail and ecommerce businesses.
Xero Migration

Has training and expertise in switching clients to Xero.
2 years Xerocon attendance

I work with Privately Owned Businesses to help maximise the benefits of cloud accounting within their finance and reporting function by way of a range of outsourced services.

Claire Cooper

Senior Client Advisor

Xero advisor certified

Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.

I work for Mazars in the outsourcing team where I work with clients to complete there monthly/quarterly management accounts. VAT returns and account reconciliations are also completed.

Ollie Maddock

Client Advisor

Xero advisor certified

Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.

Based in our Manchester office, I work with Privately Owned Businesses that choose to outsource whole or part of their finance function, or develop advanced management reporting.

Sam Goodwin

Client Advisor

Xero advisor certified

Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.

I am a trainee accountant working in the outsourcing and compliance department.

Colin Benfell

Client Manager - Accounts, CoSec and Business Advisory

Xero advisor certified

Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.

I work with Privately Owned Businesses across many business sectors.From sole traders through to Large Ltd Companies. Services include Statutory accounts,Management accounts & Business Plans.

Joe Anderson

Client Advisor

Trade & construction

Has training and expertise in advising on apps for trade and construction businesses.
Retail & ecommerce

Has training and expertise in advising on apps for retail and ecommerce businesses.
Professional services

Has training and expertise in advising on apps for professional services firms.
Xero Migration

Has training and expertise in switching clients to Xero.
1 year Xerocon attendance

I work with Privately Owned Businesses across many business sectors, as part of the Compliance team I provide services including, year end statutory accounts, corporation tax and personal tax returns.

Matthew Goddard

Assistant Client Manager

Xero advisor certified

Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.

Develop financial outsourcing solutions for owner-managed businesses. Provide statutory accounts and corporation tax compliance services and advisory support.

Sarah Brice

Director - Accounting & Outsourcing

Xero advisor certified

Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.
1 year Xerocon attendance

Sarah specializes in delivering results through Cloud Accounting. Her portfolio includes energy, technology, private equity backed and financial services clients.

Lynsey Clark

Senior Client Advisor

Xero advisor certified

Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.

I work with Privately Owned Businesses to help maximise the benefits of cloud accounting within their finance and reporting function by way of a range of outsourced services.

Phoebe McManus

Corporate assistant - AOS

Xero advisor certified

Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.

Joe Norwak

Senior Client Advisor

Xero advisor certified

Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.

I work with Privately Owned Businesses across many business sectors, as part of the Compliance team, I provide services including year end statutory accounts, corporation tax and personal tax returns.

Lee Simmonett

Client Manager

Xero advisor certified

Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.

XERO has completely transformed how GP Practice can be run, a simple bank feed can save hours of data entry for a client.

In healthcare we will provide full training and ongoing support on XERO.

Melanie Gordon

Assistant Client Manager

Xero advisor certified

Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.
1 year Xerocon attendance

I am based in our Manchester office, and help deliver financial outsourcing solutions to privately owned businesses.

Hazel Niederlag

Client Advisor

Xero advisor certified

Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.
Trade & construction

Has training and expertise in advising on apps for trade and construction businesses.
Retail & ecommerce

Has training and expertise in advising on apps for retail and ecommerce businesses.
Professional services

Has training and expertise in advising on apps for professional services firms.
1 year Xerocon attendance

Working within accounting and outsourcing for privately owned businesses

Forvis Mazars LLP: Bank experience

Clients of Forvis Mazars LLP connect to a range of banks via Xero. Forvis Mazars LLP specialises in working with some of those banks; they can help with setting up bank feeds, and are knowledgeable about accessing bank loans and streamlining payments through Xero.

Bank connections

American Express (UK)
Bank of Scotland Business
Barclaycard Business
Barclays Business (UK)
Barclays Corporate (UK)
Barclays Personal (UK)
Coutts (UK) - Business
HSBC Business (UK)
HSBC Corporate (UK) - HSBCnet
HSBCnet Global Banking
Handelsbanken
Lloyds Business (UK)
Lloyds Commercial (UK)
Metro Bank (UK)
NatWest
PayPal
Pleo
Revolut
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS)
Santander (UK)
Silicon Valley Bank (UK)
Silicon Valley Bank - SVB Online Banking
Soldo
Starling Bank
Stripe
TSB (UK)
Telleroo
The Co-operative Bank (UK)
Virgin Money (UK)
Wise Business

Forvis Mazars LLP: Industry experience

Forvis Mazars LLP works with businesses across a range of industries. They specialise in helping to choose apps that integrate with Xero to boost business performance for some of those industries.

Industry Specialist

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Industries Served

Accommodation and hospitality
Administration and support services
Agriculture
Arts and recreation
Construction and trades
E-commerce
Education
Finance and insurance
Healthcare and social services
Manufacturing
Marketing, advertising and consulting
Media and communications
Not-for-profit
Professional services
Real estate and hiring services
Repairs and personal services
Retail
Transportation and storage
Utilities
Wholesale

Forvis Mazars LLP : App experience

Forvis Mazars LLP serves clients who use 13 different apps that connect and integrate with Xero.

Connected apps

Find us

Forvis Mazars LLP has offices in 10 locations

London: 30 Old Bailey, London, EC4M 7AU, England; +44 2070634000

Sutton: 6 Sutton Court Road, 2nd Floor, 6 Sutton Plaza, Sutton, SM1 4FS, England; +44 2086611826

Poole: Seldown, Merck House, Poole, BH15 1TW, England; +44 1202680777

Glasgow: 100 Queen Street, Glasgow, G1 3DN, Scotland; +44 1412264924

Edinburgh: 58 Morrison Street, Capital Square, Edinburgh, EH3 8BP, Scotland; +44 131 313 7900

Milton Keynes: 160-166 Midsummer Boulevard, The Pinnacle, Milton Keynes, MK9 3BA, England; +44 1908664466

Birmingham: 45 Church Street, Birmingham, B3 2RT, England; +44 1212329500

Leicester: 6 Dominus Way, Meridian Business Park, Leicester, LE19 1RP, England; +44 1162816500

Leeds: 3 Wellington Place, 5th Floor, Leeds, LS1 4AP, England; +44 1132049797

Manchester: Saint Peter's Square, No. 1, Manchester, M2 3DE, England; +161 2389200

New to Xero? Forvis Mazars LLP can help

Xero is beautiful online accounting software for smaller businesses. Forvis Mazars LLP can help make your switch as smooth as possible.

Contact them to find out how they can help your business.

6 Years Xerocon Attendance ?

The firm shows a commitment to Xero and to professional development by having one or more of their people attend Xerocon, Xero’s annual global conference, for the number of years shown.
Partner since 2013

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We don’t review advisor listings and we don’t recommend or guarantee the service provided by any one advisor, so make sure you check them out yourself and get comfortable with them yourself.

Xero certification means that some or all team members have completed courses and been assessed by Xero as proficient in the use of the Xero application.

Xero specialisation means that some or all team members have completed several short learning modules to develop skills in that area.

Xero doesn’t assess any individual advisor’s or firm’s proficiency as an accountant, bookkeeper or financial advisor. And Xero certified advisors and advisors with industry or bank specialisations are not employees of Xero.

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Platinum champion partner

Partner since 2013

Xero advisor certified

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Meet the team

James Smalley

Fay Bordbar

Sophie Pirie

Heather Holland

Claire Cooper

Ollie Maddock

Sam Goodwin

Colin Benfell

Joe Anderson

Matthew Goddard

Sarah Brice

Lynsey Clark

Phoebe McManus

Joe Norwak

Lee Simmonett

Melanie Gordon

Hazel Niederlag

Forvis Mazars LLP: Bank experience

Bank connections

Forvis Mazars LLP: Industry experience

Industry Specialist

Trade & construction

Professional services

Retail & ecommerce

Industries Served

Forvis Mazars LLP : App experience

Connected apps

Find us

New to Xero? Forvis Mazars LLP can help

Please note, Xero doesn't guarantee the service of any one advisor