It is now the appropriate time to express my sincere thanks on behalf of myself, Sarah and the directors for the excellence of the service, advice and guidance that Armstrong Watson have patiently and professionally provided throughout a prolonged and difficult period. The company has achieved the outcome it set out to do with your invaluable help.
From the moment when the decision was made to seek insolvency advice and appoint Armstrong Watson yourself and Ann have calmly and methodically helped us understand what the realistic options were and how to set about progressing them. This was a complex transaction for a number of reasons and needed patience and understanding from everyone involved but it also needed the constructive challenge that you provided to ensure that realistic decisions were made as we encountered a series of obstacles and delays because of the complexities we encountered and had to deal with.
In the pre-appointment period the role of the insolvency advisor changes as the process goes through different phases along the journey into administration. It is imperative that your advisors explain this very clearly, the need for this and provide unambiguous guidance on what is required from yourself and colleagues to hit a tight timetable with little room for error. Although it was a very intense and demanding period I cannot underestimate the importance of your key advisers striking the right balance of calm, clarity, and urgency – you and Ann provided this throughout the entire process.
My sincere thanks and regards.
Clive Memmott, Chief Executive Greater Manchester, Chamber of Commerce
Jayne, Duncan and their team have supported us for over 20 years, providing expert guidance through every stage of our business journey. From acquisitions and growth to the eventual sale, their advice has been invaluable. They’ve handled everything, accounts, tax returns, payroll, pensions and retirement planning, with professionalism and a friendly, efficient approach. We couldn’t recommend them highly enough.
Iain Maudsley & Brian McMillan of St Leonards Group
Craig and Damian from Armstrong Watson’s Corporate Finance team demonstrated exceptional professionalism and expertise throughout our engagement. They took the time to understand our business model, identified and secured grant funding, and delivered a clear, well-structured valuation report. Their patience and personable approach made the process smooth and collaborative. I’m confident in the report and grateful for their support.
James Sweeney, Logowear
Andy Poole and his team provided excellent support and drive throughout a very challenging commercial process. It is hard to imagine anyone could have steered the negotiations better.
James Richardson, Managing Partner, Lupton Fawcett LLP
A huge thank you to Rebecca Wilson for the fantastic cyber security awareness training delivered to our team! The session was not only incredibly informative and practical, but also engaging and easy to follow – no jargon overload, just real-world advice we could actually use. Rebecca’s energy and expertise made a potentially dry topic genuinely enjoyable, and we all walked away feeling more confident and better equipped to spot and stop cyber threats. Highly recommended!
Lisa Chant, Chief Executive, Fairoak Housing Association
Working with Armstrong Watson on our recent audit has been a genuinely positive experience for Cranstons. Their team approached the process with professionalism, clarity and efficiency from start to finish. Communication was excellent throughout and their collaborative approach made the audit feel less like a formality and more like a valuable opportunity to strengthen our financial processes. We appreciated their attention to detail and the respect they showed for our time and operations. We’re pleased to recommend Armstrong Watson to any business looking for a trusted and proactive audit partner.
Engagement led by Oliver Willoughby, David Harper and Philip Woowat.
Cranstons
Whilst new to my role, Armstrong Watson were contracted to undertake a first time audit. This could have made for a difficult start with all of us being new to company. Armstrong Watson's team, lead on site by Chris Gunn, made the whole process smooth and much easier than it otherwise could have been. They communicated well and worked closely with us to hit required deadlines without unnecessarily encroaching on the day to day work.
After setting up good foundations the following years audits have flowed seamlessly.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend their services.
Manchester Cabins
We reached out to Armstrong Watson to do a first-year audit following a large investment in our business. They got to work straight away and quickly made themselves indispensable to the business. The audit team have been excellent to work with and highly responsive to the needs of a fast-growing business in an emerging market. We see Armstrong Watson as key partners on the growth journey of our business.
Tom, Aegis Energy
Armstrong & Watson are a valued and trusted partner to Trafford & Stockport college Group. Their expertise in the FE sector is reassuring when it comes to their audit work for us. Karen, Lucy and their teams deliver a high standard of assurance for our governors and leadership team.
The professional manner in which they plan and conduct our year-end audit during what is already a very busy time for the college and our finance department, helps us enormously. They are efficient and clear in what they ask our internal teams to deliver which lets us balance the needs of the audit and the start of term. Their staff are always approachable and fast to respond with any queries. They go above and beyond to ensure we have a smooth close of year.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to any organisation.
Trafford College
As a multinational business, operating in a complex niche industry, we had to overcome numerous challenges over the last 10 years. Mark and his team have been supporting us every step of the way, providing invaluable advice on various assignments and making a real difference in terms of managing risk and our tax obligations.
Nataliya Dasiukevich, Account Manager, Yukon Group