Testimonials
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Anish Lalvani, Chairman
'Our family have worked with John for 30 years and he has been a director of our flagship Hong Kong company for almost a decade; aside from advising the Board he has provided extensive financial advice and led the negotiation and due diligence on 2 recent acquisitions our family completed. Always ready to help above and beyond, and very much not the normal Accountant with his pragmatic and commercial approach to getting to solutions.'
Jez Thorpe, Director
'Most accountants are boring and set in their ways. Not Forbes! For the last 6 years they have been our accountants and are a breath of fresh air Relationships are about two way communication and that's what you get, not somebody telling you the solution that suits them or shoe-horning you into the standard client box.
The advice is good, people are friendly and they are more than happy to discuss and work through the best solution. As John says there is always more than one way of skinning a cat!'
John Wilson, Subway
'Seven years of friendly, confident, professional service. John Forbes has been tremendously helpful and supportive throughout, offering good advice during a shareholder split. Seemingly always available.'
Steve Collins, Managing Director
'I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the excellent service we have received during the preparation of our annual accounts, it makes such a welcome change to have someone on the end of the phone than can give an answer that makes sense! Jusbeer has been wonderful in answering all of my queries.'
Business Start Up, Darren Coyle
'Having taken the decision to start our own business we consulted a number of accountancy practices to discuss the virtues of forming either a Limited Company or Limited Liability Partnership. It was not until we arranged a meeting John Forbes of Forbes Chartered Accountants that we met someone with the enthusiasm that matched our own and the expertise to offer concise and practical information. John explained the benefits and downsides of both type of business models together with other invaluable information for new business starters. Forbes accountants provided and continue to provide us with an excellent service.''
LB Painting Contractors Ltd
"We have been using Forbes as our Accountants for the past 3 years and they have become an invaluable part of helping our business grow. Always available to help and support us in all aspects of work. Will continue to recommend them to other prospective clients due to their professionalism and the personal service they are able to offer.”
S Mitchell, Director County Lofts
"After doing our accounts and tax for a couple of years, we passed all our CIS and VAT returns to Forbes. Now we can get on with running our busy loft conversion company and making money, and trust them to take care of all the stuff we hate - and they are all really conscientious and helpful - recommended!"
Eric Chorley, Managing Director
"Since my starting my security business eight years ago, I have had the benefit of excellent guidance and advice on all financial matters from John and the rest of his staff at Forbes.
This has not been restricted to the annual task of preparing my accounts for submission to Companies House. Access to the financial expertise of his accountancy firm has always helped me make crucial decisions throughout this period. There have been several occasions where I could have made potentially unwise business commitments had I not had John to carry out due diligence and apply his shrewd financial brain to the proposed contractual arrangements.
Running a business is full of possible financial pitfalls to the unwary or ill-prepared. Knowing that I can draw upon the services of Forbes Chartered Accountants means that this situation does not occur. I can confidently make the right decisions, based on sound financial advice, for my business and its future prosperity."
Chris Atkin
"I wish that I had changed to John Forbes years ago... John has steered our company into a much better and stronger position than I could ever have imagined. I would thoroughly recommend Forbes Accountants."
Keith W Austin
"I would like to thank you formally for your recent advice.
You showed a genuine interest in helping to clarify things in layman’s terms and your input was informative, constructive and very helpful.
I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending the services of Forbes Chartered Accountants."