to talk openly with them, it is an invaluable tool for any small or medium-sized business.”
Today Pierce has 65 staff. It delivers audit and accountancy compliance services, as well as a range of additional value- added services such as corporate finance, forensic, research and development, corporate and personal taxation.
The firm also provides management and outsourcing services such as secretarial, online services and payroll.
Jimmy King
“Supporting and helping SMEs is our central role, it is what we do well. And today it is much more than the numbers game, the advice and support we are able to give is critical to our clients.
“That extra voice is something we’ve always been really good at offering and it continues to be at the heart of our service to clients.”
Ben agrees. He says: “In the current crisis that is more important than ever. Helping our clients face the challenges, we feel we are part of their management team and we pride ourselves on that.
“We actively provide advice and can help find the solution to their challenges both every day and in terms of their planning and structural work.
“It is about building relationships and we believe that is what sets us apart. Having the ability to call someone and to have the trust
MAKING THE DIFFERENCE
Kevin Steven, Pierce’s new director of corporate finance, has a wealth of experience in the SME Sector, with particular emphasis on fund raising across traditional and alternative finance markets as well succession planning and execution.
It is industry know-how that the firm’s growing client base can now tap into and use to their advantage when it comes to finding the right funding partner in what is a dynamic funding environment.
Kevin’s appointment is a strong signal of intent from the team at Pierce as it looks to grow and develop its breadth of services. Strengthening and widening the corporate finance team is a large part of that strategy.
Managing director Jimmy King says: “Kevin has come on board to help our clients gain access to the right type of finance for them, he has fantastic experience of supporting owner managed business both directly as funder and as advisor.
Kevin Steven
“This will provide Pierce and our clients with a depth of experience of fundraising in what are are challenging conditions.
“He will be a major asset, both for the practice and our clients moving forward and we’re really pleased that he has made the move to Pierce.”
A qualified accountant Kevin, whose CV includes senior roles at RBS and ThinCats, has a strong track record of working in the North of England with owner-managed SMEs – Pierce’s existing and target market.
He also has rounded experience and working knowledge of both traditional and alternative funders. Kevin, who has moved to Lancashire
from across the Pennines, says: “These are exciting times for Pierce and I’m delighted to be a part of it.
“The external funding market is currently very dynamic, and clients will be required to engage with funders in a way that they have not had to historically. My background of direct lending will give clients a clear insight into what funders require of them and how best to structure that support in order to meet their strategic goals.
“Pierce recognise the importance of having a robust and well invested corporate funding function to support clients from both a day-to- day and succession planning perspective.
“A buoyant and client base, the firm’s fantastic reputation and the Boards very clear vision of where it wants to go is what has attracted me to the role.
“The Pierce approach is all about relationship building and adding value and that is something I’m looking forward to, bringing a fresh approach for the benefit of our clients.
“The funding market has changed dramatically over the last five years. Those who are able to access the right finance are best place to capitalise on market opportunities, I believe that is where I can make a real difference.”
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