We help organisations and their owners and directors.
The organisations are UK based as well as international groups looking to invest into the UK. They tend to be established and growing entities.
We love working with clients across a broad range of sectors but have particular expertise in the areas listed.
We also work with private individuals and families with their own personal tax matters, whether their wealth is UK-based or international.
Goodman Jones are not just Chartered Accountants and Auditors – but advisers who are passionate about providing an outstanding tailored service to each of our clients.
Our range of services are our response to listening to what our clients value.
We are not just Chartered Accountants and Auditors – but business advisers who are passionate about providing an outstanding tailored service to each of our clients.
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Sector: Private Finance Initiative
Working with: Paul Bailey, Faren Vincent and the team at Goodman Jones.
Andrew Holland, Head of SPV Finance, and Laura Burns, SPV Finance Manager, G4S Integrated Services (UK) Ltd
G4S moved from a larger firm whose service no longer met expectations. Recommendations highlighted Goodman Jones’s success with similar contracts. Discussions with Paul Bailey confirmed alignment on fees, approach and pragmatism.
Consistency of personnel (Paul Bailey and Faren Vincent) has been central, particularly given the complexity of PFI structures. The team takes a collaborative approach, listening to the client’s views and finding practical ways forward, supported by open post-audit feedback.
Accounts have never been signed off late, meeting the tight lender deadlines inherent in PFI contracts. The team describes the relationship as the strongest they have experienced with an auditor.
Open, constructive conversations and recognition of the quality of G4S’s processes and accounts. The relationship is professional yet human, with time given to understand issues properly.
Paul is extremely personable and easy to reach directly. He takes time to listen and supports getting our accounts into the best state, so the relationship feels supportive rather than adversarial.
Faren’s consistency has been crucial. She holds open feedback calls, listens and helps us navigate PFI complexities, and her collaborative approach underpins the working relationship.