Manufacturing, Transport and Logistics

Despite the effects of a turbulent economy in recent years, the UK manufacturing, transport and logistical businesses continue to produce many innovative companies which are both growing and thriving.

At Kingston Smith, we have worked with many clients in these sectors, helping them develop and grow their businesses. As their businesses have developed, we have also assisted with specific services which address issues companies experience at key stages of their growth.

From supporting many owner-managed manufacturing and supporting businesses, we have developed a deeper understanding of the issues these organisations face, which has enabled us to offer practical, realistic advice and share areas of best practice.

As part of our commitment to manufacturing, we regularly write informative articles in the publication, The Manufacturer, we are also the proud sponsor of the SME Manufacturer of the year award which is presented to innovative and forward thinking manufacturing businesses at the annual MDC conference, where manufacturing business leaders gather to discuss issues in the sector. (Left - Maureen Penfold presenting the award to 2011 winners Cosworth Engineering)

Our services to the manufacturing industry focus on the development stages these companies go through during the life of their business. In many cases we have worked with clients from start up to sale and have given assistance and advice at the various stages in between.

This has included:

• Day to day financial support and advice
• Supply chain and due diligence advice
• R&D tax advice
• Start-ups/management buy-outs plans & negotiation
• Audit and tax planning
• Bookkeeping and management accounts
• Payroll
• Reward and incentive schemes
• Profit improvement plans
• IT advice and project management
• Fundraising
• Pre-sale tax planning
• Merger and acquisitions
• Pension, investment and insurance planning
• Ownership succession
• Business reconstruction and recovery

For more information about Kingston Smith’s bespoke services to the Manufacturing, Transport and Logistics sector or to find out how we can help your business, please contact Head of Group Maureen Penfold.