Crossley & Co has served businesses in the South West and beyond for more than 20 years after being established by husband and wife Nick and Vivien Standeven. Initially set up as a family business the practice can relate to many of the issues faced by its commercial and private clients.
A developing client base has seen the firm expand to meet the needs of clients with Kris Murphy joining the firm, followed by Ben Lander in 2005. The team is agile enough to be able to offer a personalised service that is often lacking in larger practices, providing a highly responsive service that adds genuine value to all our clients. Like many other firms we are a members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
Our client care philosophy means we are equally happy visiting you at your premises or inviting you to our head office in Cheltenham town centre, which is conveniently located within easy reach of the M5 with dedicated client parking.
Why not take advantage of a free initial (no obligation) meeting with one of our team so that you can get to know us better and decide whether you like our approach to taking the hassle out of your tax and accountancy affairs?
Nick qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1985 having worked at an independent practice in Bristol. Before establishing Crossley & Co in 1992 Nick had been a partner in a medium sized provincial practice.
Many of Nick’s clients have relied upon his incisive and timely advice for more than 20 years, valuing his first class communication skills and ability to be provide trusted insightful advice.
As a trusted adviser to a large number of successful businesses operating in the retail, professional services and healthcare sectors, Nick’s particular areas of expertise include:
Outside work, Nick is an extremely keen sports fan with a particular interest in rugby and cricket. He also enjoys trying to beat Ben and Kris at squash several times a week. He is married and enjoys spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Email: Nick@crossley.uk.com
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Kris qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant more than five years ago having previously supported the business as bureau manager. His degree in engineering has helped to fine-tune his problem-solving skills and he is called upon by other members of the team to undertake in-depth analysis on behalf of clients.
Kris’s particular areas of expertise are in the analysis side of his work, preparing business models and projections for acquisitions, financing or simply management purposes.
Outside work, Kris is married with two young children but still tries to find time to enjoy an active social life and is a keen cyclist and snowboarder.
Email: Kris@crossley.uk.com
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Ben qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant in 2012 having been a member of the team for seven years. Prior to this, Ben gained a degree in Accounting & Finance from the University of Gloucestershire.
Ben’s commercial approach is valued by a wide range of clients who have acted on his advice to streamline their financial processes and ultimately help their businesses operate more efficiently. Highly responsive to the needs of clients, Ben’s particular areas of expertise include:
Outside work, Ben has a keen interest in cars and computers.
Email: Ben@crossley.uk.com
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