Case Studies

Arthur Associates

A flexible and understanding approach is something that shouldn’t be underestimated in any relationship, especially the one between a small business and its accountancy firm.

This is exactly what Bruce Arthur, director of Arthur Associates, feels he receives from ER Grove. The accountancy firm helped with the start up of the graphic design, advertising and marketing consultancy over 10 years ago, and now takes care of the periodic audits, quarterly VAT and payroll, as well as being on hand to answer any specific questions that arise.

As Arthur Associates has a large customer based in France, there are foreign currency implications, which ER Grove helps with a lot. This situation also resulted in a number of VAT questions being asked. The accountancy firm put Mr Arthur in touch with an external VAT expert who helped to solve these issues.

“We are a small company,” says Mr Arthur. “We need the flexible approach ER Grove offers, and are also pleased to have access to the directors and their level of knowledge.”

Mr Arthur has already recommended the accountancy firm to other people in the creative industry, as these companies tend to be small and need the same flexibility and depth of understanding that he gets from ER Grove.

“They are a very friendly company with a lot of sound knowledge and a good breadth of understanding of both accountancy and the needs of small businesses. I can depend on them.”