He’s rooting for you to succeed. He’s on your side.”
Working for private and public sector clients and contractors across high end residential, commercial and retail sectors, Eley Quantity Surveying Ltd takes care of the cost management of projects. It was formed in 2011 by a highly experienced quantity surveyor, Stuart Eley, MRICS MCIOB MCI Arb.
Like many entrepreneurs, Stuart started at his kitchen table. With his drive, experience and knowledge, his business soon started to grow. And that meant he needed professional support services fast. In fact, he was initially stirred into action by the need to imminently submit his first VAT return – and not knowing how to do it.
…he did that VAT return on the spot.”
Michael Hemme of MDH had been recommended, so Stuart asked him to come round and discuss his services. “He’s a nice guy,” said Stuart. “The sort of person you want to speak to.”
Not only did Michael explain everything to him, he did that VAT return on the spot – without any expectation of being appointed.
The solution
Impressed by what he heard from Michael, Stuart duly took on MDH as his accountants.
They now do his bookkeeping, his payroll and his end of year accounts. Stuart said, “I feel very reassured by all of that…It’s the confidence that anything to do with accounts is covered.”
Michael always has time for me.”
Stuart likes the all round knowledge, the completeness of the service and the fact that Michael and his team go the extra mile. He said, “The biggest thing I feel is that Michael always has time for me.” Stuart likes to understand the numbers – and the team are there to listen and respond to his questions.
Stuart also likes how they offer advice and practical guidance to support what he’s looking to achieve in both business and personal terms – and proactively raise ideas for Stuart to consider on everything from tax planning to financial planning.
There are other added value benefits. If there’s a complementary service that MDH don’t provide, Stuart finds the team can be relied on to recommend someone that does – which is useful for a busy business owner. Michael also delivers seminars – Stuart attended one on pensions, which he found to be “excellent”.
The result
Eley Quantity Surveying has consistently grown and Stuart now has a strong team around him. The support MDH provides for the business has developed and changed with it – moving on from the initial guidance to on-going support tailored to its continued growth.
Michael isn’t just an accountant”
Stuart has recommended MDH’s services to a number of companies. He said, “You feel that Michael isn’t just an accountant; you feel that he’s rooting for you to succeed. He’s on your side.”
