Free Tax Tables App now available for Android

In July 2011, Smith Craven who have offices in Doncaster, Worksop, Sheffield, Chesterfield and Mansfield launched the Free Tax Tables App for the iphone. Since July the App has gone from strength to strength.

Due to the popularity of the App on iphone Smith Craven are pleased to announce the App is now available on the Android platform.

Smith Craven opens in Mansfield

Smith Craven Chartered Accountants, one of the largest independent accountancy firms in South Yorkshire and the North Midlands, has opened a branch in Mansfield. The branch will add to the firms established locations in Doncaster, Sheffield, Chesterfield and Worksop, increasing Smith Craven’s profile in the area.

Joining Smith Craven to manage the Mansfield branch is James Boler. James is a Chartered Accountant with over six years experience of working in general practice in Mansfield and specialises in supporting owner manager businesses.

James Boler

James will be responsible for increasing the profile of the firm with the Mansfield area, including delivering the acclaimed Smith Craven Fast Start programme and developing the client base in the region.

Managing Director, Andy Cribb, commented “We are delighted that James has joined the firm and excited by the contribution his experience will make to the business community in the Mansfield area”.

Smith Craven Launch iPhone APP

Smith Craven have launched a free iphone tax tables application being the first local firm of Accountants to offer such an app giving users access to information 24/7.

The app is a format far more accessible than loading a PC to find out relevant information making things faster and more efficient.

This Smith Craven app provides you with the latest tax tables, insights and information from our firm whilst on the move all at the touch of a button.

Once you have downloaded this free app, you will have the following information available at your fingertips:

• The UK Tax Rates Guide

• Details of our Networking Events in and around Doncaster, Sheffield, Chesterfield and Worksop along with a booking functionality

• Monthly Tax Newsletters

• Latest Discussions

• Other useful features, such as the Smith Craven office locations, testimonials, recent news and a contact us functionality.

Previously we have sent out tax rate cards by post. As of this year we will be providing this information via the Smith Craven app which not only makes information easier to access but this will also have a positive impact on the environment.

We often provide networking opportunities for people in the South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire areas and direct access through the app will be a great way to become involved by booking the events online.

“It is great to see that Smith Craven are one of the first 10 firms of accountants in the whole country to move forward with this technology. I have known the firm for many years and customer care has always been very important to them and this app will only enhance it”.
- Nigel Brewster - Sheffield City Region Local Enterprise Partnership Board Member

The app is available for use on iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad and can be downloaded from the App Store.

Sage Accredited Acountant Partner

Sage Accredited Accountant Partners

We are pleased to announce that we are now Sage Accredited Accountant Partners. This means we have an outstanding knowledge of Sage products due to our specialist staff attending regular courses on all different aspects of the software giving them the expertise to provide the best possible service to our clients.

As an Accredited Accountant Partner the sage services we can provide include: -

Software selection

Installation

Software setup

Training

Support

Smith Craven can also offer you discounts and special offers.

For more information please contact our Doncaster office on 01302 329511

City professionals go coast to coast for Christian Aid

A team of enthusiastic cyclists are preparing for a gruelling 140 mile coast to coast challenge, as they make their way between Workington (Cumbria) and Sunderland , in just 18 hours, all to raise money for Christian Aid.

Not one but two for Smith Craven

Amongst the team is Andy Cribb, Managing Partner of Smith Craven Chartered Accountants, alongside Mark Serby, partner and head of employment and litigation at solicitors Wake Smith and school teacher Phil Bateman.

The team of cyclists are supporting Christian Aid, hoping to raise £1500, with this gruelling cycle across the Pennines.

Andy Cribb said: “I completed the same route with the family in 5 days around 7 years ago so our quest to complete in just 18 hours will really push the team to the limit. I'm sure it's going to be tough as we hit the high Pennine peaks but it will be worth it to know that thanks to all our generous supporters we will be helping Christian Aid to make a real difference to the lives of those not as fortunate as ourselves.”

“Thankfully Phil Bateman represented Great Britain at the 1988 Seoul Olympics so we have an expert cyclist in our midst to help with training and morale.”

Mark Serby, Wake Smith added: “This challenge will be tough – the changeable weather across equally irregular terrain makes even the most enthusiastic cyclists weak at the knees. But we’re all keen supporters of Christian Aid and wanted to do something to support the positive work they do to help those out of poverty, as opposed to those in poverty.

Anyone eager to make a donation is asked to refer to the group’s JustGiving account: http://www.justgiving.com/andrew-cribb.

Deputy Chair of the Sheffield Diocesan Board of Finance

Managing Partner, Andy Cribb has been appointed to the post of Deputy Chair of the Sheffield Diocesan Board of Finance. Andy also acts as Trustee of St Mary's Conference and Community Centre and of Aquila Way, a charity working with young homeless people and offenders.

Andy has extensive experience both as a Trustee and as an auditor of voluntary sector/not for profit organisations. If you would like to enquire as to what benefit Andy could bring to your benefit please call him on 01302 329511.

New Appointments

We are pleased to announce that Neil Marshall, Head of Audit and Assurance, has been promoted to Associate Partner status within the firm.

Neil has been with Smith Craven at its Doncaster Office for the last five years and manages the firm's Audit Department.

Neil qualified as an Accountant in 1993 and has previously worked in London and York dealing with a wide range of Audit clients including owner managed business, PLC's, Charter and other publicly funded bodies.

Jodie Whinfrey has recently joined the firm as Client Manager. This new position is a direct consequence of the successful appointment of our Business Development Manager Samantha McInnes, who joined us at the start of the year.

Jodie has joined us from another firm of accountants in the area where she managed a portfolio of over 200 corporate and business clients. Jodie is a qualified ACCA.

Not one but two for Smith Craven

Leading Doncaster based Chartered Accountants, Smith Craven, have strengthened their management team with the appointment of two high profile recruits.

Joining the company are Samantha McInnes MAAT ACA as Business Development Manager and Claire Docherty FAAT FCCA as Business Services Manager FCCA.

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Partner Kelvin Fitton, who is responsible for the firm’s recruitment stated, “It is rare to find one local high calibre person coming onto the market in this field, let alone two. We are delighted to have them on board. I am sure that with their local knowledge they will be of great help to our Doncaster based clients. Also with my Pro Doncaster head on, we have been able to stop this real talent leaving the town”.

Samantha will be responsible for increasing the profile of the firm within Doncaster, developing its client base within the area, as well as managing the Commercial Department.

Claire will assist the firm’s Managing Partner, Andy Cribb, with his portfolio of corporate clients, together with a number of sole traders and partnerships. Claire’s role will be wide ranging to encompass accounts and tax work as well as providing proactive business advice and planning.