Michael is the firm’s Risk Partner, Practice Assurance Principal, Money Laundering Compliance Principal, and a member of the Leadership Board.
He advises businesses in a number of sectors, including manufacturing, engineering, financial services, professional practices, logistics, property, agriculture, media and entertainment, pension schemes and charities.
Michael’s wide-ranging advice to his clients includes auditing, financial reporting, tax, accounting, corporate finance transaction support, and strategic advice.
In addition to his client portfolio, Michael is a member of the firm’s Responsible Business strategy group.
Michael joined Saffery in 2004 after training and qualifying with a Big 4 firm.
Key experience
- Providing statutory audit work and tax compliance services to a range of companies and charities,
- Client asset assurance engagements,
- Advice on financial reporting and changes to accounting standards, including IFRS and UK GAAP,
- Company valuations for tax or corporate finance purposes,
- Advice on tax reliefs including R&D,
- Advice to charities on numerous issues, including VAT, trading subsidiaries, systems and controls, financial reporting and governance,
- Grant audits.
Interests
Michael is married with two children and lives in Wiltshire. He is a musician and enjoys playing gigs with his local band, as well as being a keen composer.
He is a trustee for two charities, one working to relieve poverty and the other a military heritage charity.