For many of our clients, their relationship with SMH Group begins with accountancy.
Over time, your accountant gets to know your business, your plans, the challenges you face and what you are working towards. That often means they are one of the first people you speak to when something changes.
What you may not realise is that your existing relationship with SMH Group also gives you access to specialists across a much wider range of services, including Audit & Assurance, Commercial Finance, Corporate Finance, Financial Services, Payroll Services, Residential Mortgages and Wills & Probate.
The benefit is having experienced people who can work together, understand your circumstances and support you as your plans develop.
You might need us if…
Buying premises or funding growth? → Commercial Finance
Buying or selling a business? → Corporate Finance
Thinking about retirement, investments or financial planning? → Financial Services
Paying your team or managing workplace pensions? → Payroll Services
Moving home or reviewing your mortgage options? → Residential Mortgages
Updating your Will or planning your estate? → Wills & Probate
One conversation can lead to the right support
Business and personal finances are often closely connected.
A conversation with your accountant about growth might uncover a need for funding. Discussions around taking money from your business may lead to questions about retirement planning or investments. Thinking about selling your business may naturally raise questions about what comes next.
These conversations do not always fit neatly into one service area.
That is where having specialists across SMH Group can make a difference. Your accountant already understands your circumstances and can introduce you to the right person at the right time, without you having to start again with someone new.
Supporting business growth with Commercial Finance
Growth can bring exciting opportunities, but it can also create new financial considerations.
You may be looking to purchase premises, invest in equipment, improve cash flow or fund the next stage of your expansion.
Because your accountant already understands your business, they can help identify where additional support could be useful. Our Commercial Finance team can then explore the available options and help structure the right funding solution.
A recent Sheffield transaction demonstrates how this joined-up approach works.
Steel City Property Holdings, a joint venture involving Puck Stop Ltd and Steelers Ice Arena Ltd, acquired the 101,337 sq ft Technology Building at Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park in a seven-figure transaction.
Both businesses were already accountancy clients of SMH Group. As the opportunity developed, SMH Group Director Mark Bardwell provided tax advice and introduced the funding requirement to James Furniss, Head of SMH Commercial Finance.
James worked alongside Lloyds Bank to structure a funding package that supported the acquisition and the businesses’ longer-term plans.
The transaction brought together expertise from different areas of SMH Group, demonstrating how our specialists can work together to support clients through important decisions.
Supporting your business and personal goals
The same approach applies across many different stages of life and business.
If you are considering buying or selling a business, our Corporate Finance team can support the transaction, while your accountant can help you understand the financial and tax implications.
If you are thinking about life after your business, our Financial Services team can help you consider retirement planning, investments and how your future plans fit together.
For some clients, reviewing their Will or wider estate planning is also an important part of preparing for the future.
Our support is not only focused on business owners either.
You may know SMH Group through your company but need help with a residential mortgage, pension planning or personal financial decisions. Payroll Services can also support businesses with their responsibilities to employees, including payroll processes and workplace pensions.
Whatever stage you are at, having access to specialists who understand the bigger picture can make those decisions feel clearer.
What could we help you with next?
You do not need to know exactly which team you should speak to.
Whether you are growing your business, looking for funding, planning for retirement, reviewing your finances or simply considering your next step, our team can help you find the right support.
Complete the form below and let us know what you are looking to achieve. A member of the SMH Group team will be in touch to understand your needs and connect you with the right specialist.
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