
When Mike Rowles joined Stephenson Smart Accountants in 2005, he was nineteen and fresh from completing his A-levels. Disregarding an academic route to success, he decided a more hands on approach to development would suit him better. He applied for…
Two experienced marathon runners have pushed themselves to their physical limits by running 142 miles while battling serious injury and a major medical setback. Firm friends Neil Gayton and Martyn Benstead took part in the Positive Steps Grand Slam, a…


Kayleigh Wilson FCCA CTA, Tax Manager at Stephenson Smart, responds to the Spring Statement 2023, and what it means for you. There was a lot to digest during Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Statement, with major priorities given to reduce debt, grow…
Super-deduction allowance announced by the government in their 2021 Spring Budget comes to an end for claims on 31 March 2023. Kayleigh Wilson, Tax Manager at Stephenson Smart, highlights that if you are a company that is looking to purchase…


Chris Goad, partner Stephenson Smart Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors offers some business start up advice. Business Start Up Advice Longer days and the promise of Spring bring with them a feeling of new beginnings. This is a fitting time…