Architects Making Plans Architecture have been supported by Alexander Accountancy since 2014, having originally started out as as a sole trader in 2001 before becoming incorporated as a limited company in 2008.
Making Plans has grown to provide affordable, high-quality architectural design services to private homeowners and businesses in Derbyshire, Staffordshire and surrounding areas, before expanding to operate in Surrey and places nearby.
Today, the team and associates can deal with almost any shape and size of architecture project, having become well known for using their imagination and technical expertise to make things happen.
How we helped
Alexander Accountancy work seamlessly with the firm’s regular bookkeeper to provide statutory accounts, tax planning and business advice.
Matt King, Managing Director
Client benefits
Our MD Wayne Penlington
“Making Plans Architecture has been a client since 2014, and it’s been a pleasure supporting their growth from sole trader to successful limited company. We’ve provided statutory accounts, tax planning, and strategic business advice, helping them navigate complex remuneration structures with clarity. Their MD genuinely looks forward to our meetings, which is exactly the kind of partnership we strive for.”
Making Plans Architecture MD Matt King
“Our previous accountant was nice but only providing basic services, so we lacked clarity and advice. Since appointing Alexander Accountancy, we have had much more clarity and always know advice or another opinion is only a phone call away. They take an interest and invest time in understanding what we are doing and where we want to get to. They don’t just tick the boxes, they actively try to help you design them. Like many small businesses that are trying to grow, extracting remuneration had got a bit messy with unpredictable tax consequences. When we sat down with David Alexander, he explained the position with a degree of clarity we had not previously had and helped us see the solutions. Now this area is planned and controlled, and we have a full understanding of it.”
Client verdict
Matt King
“With Alexander Accountancy the senior staff all make their phone numbers available as you can see from the website. That makes communications really easy. Although we usually use emails and are confident of a response, if not the same day, then within 24 hours. As for meetings, besides seeing Richard and David, plus others on a regular basis at their Property People events, we have always been able, subject to holidays, to get a meeting with one, the other, or both, whenever we want one.”
Testimonial
“For us, the change when we moved was like a breath of fresh air. I can’t imagine there are a lot of people out there that look forward to meetings with their accountants, but we do.”
