Ellis Bennett ACCA

Have you given up on managing accountancy & taxes for your business?

Setting up a business is no walk in the park, let alone managing the financial aspect of it.

It requires intense efforts to make sure you’re on the right track.

Miss one tax deadline, and you might end up paying double in penalty.

I know it’s overwhelming as a founder.

Now imagine you have an expert who takes care of all your accountancy and tax situation.

You don’t have to worry about taxes.
You don’t have to panic while planning your budget.
You know where you stand in terms of profits and losses.
You have someone you can rely on to manage the financials.

Amazing, isn’t it?

That’s what getting an expert feels like.

I’m Ellis, an ACCA Chartered Accountant, Director at EA Accountancy, and Author of The Solopreneur Start-Up Bible.

I help, advise, and guide start-ups, businesses, and young entrepreneurs through the whirlwind of accountancy and taxes.

I’ve served over 300+ satisfied clients, and I’m all in to help you!

Now, I’m not the accountant who speaks to you once a year in a robotic tone.

I’m more like your business partner.

I help you every step of the way (even acting like a therapist if you need one).

My services include:

• VAT
• Accounts
• Payroll
• Pensions
• Tax Advice
• Tax Planning
• Personal Tax
• Bookkeeping
• Accounting Software
• Company Incorporations
• Registered Office Address
• Capital Gains Tax Disclosures
• Business Planning And Advice

I also offer consultation for new business owners or people looking to hire an accountant so you have clarity for your next steps.

If you think I can help you with any of the above or would like to connect over a Discovery Call, feel free to drop me a DM.

Chartered Accountant

Went skiing recently.

Good news: I survived.
Bad news: I’m awful.

No natural ability.

No transferable skills.

Just me falling over while kids flew past me like it was nothing.

Very humbling.

Also weirdly enjoyable.

Being bad at something you don’t tie your identity to is underrated.

10/10 would embarrass myself again.

Ellis Bennett FCCA

Simplifying Accountancy and maximising Tax Efficiency for Business Owners | Director - EA Accountancy 👨🏼‍💻 💸

We said no to a client this month.

On paper, they were perfect:
– Good revenue
– Decent margins
– “Urgent” need for an accountant

But the red flags were obvious in the first conversation.

They wanted speed over clarity.

They wanted reassurance, not honesty.

They wanted someone to *clean things up*, not change how decisions were made.

That’s not a bad client.

It’s just not *our* client.

We’ve capped new work because I’d rather:
– Reply properly
– Think clearly
– Give advice that actually improves the business

Than grow for the sake of it.

Being selective isn’t arrogance.

It’s the only way professional services stay good.

Last year I made a conscious decision to simplify my life.

Not because I burned out.
Not because I had to.

Because I wanted to perform better.

Less noise.
Less forced social plans.
Less doing things out of obligation.

More:

– Work I actually care about
– Training properly
– Time with family
– Headspace

I’m taking the same approach into this year.

Probably even stricter.

It won’t look exciting to everyone.
It doesn’t need to.

If I want to humble myself emotionally, I’ll just watch Man Utd.

Job done.

We closed the books to new clients recently.

Not as a growth play.
Not as a marketing tactic.

Because unlimited growth is how service firms lose quality.

I like being able to:
– Reply without rushing
– Think before answering
– Give advice I’d actually stand by

That only works when capacity is respected.

Most firms chase “more”.

We protect standards.

And yes, that means saying no more often than saying yes.

Most accountants are paid to keep you calm.

Not to tell you the truth.

“You’re fine.”

“Nothing to worry about.”

“We’ll look at it at year-end.”

That isn’t advice.

It’s sedation.

If your margins are drifting, cash is tight, and decisions feel reactive, silence isn’t helping you, it’s delaying the problem.

Good advice is sometimes uncomfortable.

It forces trade-offs.

It challenges behaviour.

If your accountant has never made you pause and think,

they’re probably not advising, they’re just filing.

Just back from a stag do.

Here’s what it taught me about B2B sales:
1️⃣ Drink water
2️⃣ Pace yourself
3️⃣ Know when to leave the bar
4️⃣ Don’t trust the quiet bloke
5️⃣ Always have a plan

Only joking.

Not every life event is a “B2B sales lesson”.

Sometimes you just went on a stag do, got battered, and spent £11 on a vodka Red Bull.

LinkedIn… relax.

I keep seeing the same thing.

Agencies doing £400k–£600k turnover…
…but the founder still feels underpaid for the responsibility they carry.

The numbers usually look like this:
– Decent gross margin
– Team costs creeping up
– No forecasting
– Founder pay decided last, not planned

Revenue hides the problem.
Cash exposes it.

Turnover doesn’t fix poor structure.
And scaling a messy setup just makes the gaps bigger.

I don’t care if a business hits £1m.
I care how it got there.

If margins are thin,
decision-making is reactive,
and the founder can’t take money out consistently,
the number means nothing.

I run the firm the same way I train:
– Sustainable pace
– Clear limits
– Long-term thinking

Impressive screenshots don’t build good businesses.
Disciplined systems do.

Last week felt like everything that could’ve happened, happened.

Nothing went wrong.

Which somehow made it worse.

Just one thing after another:
“Oh and this as well.”

Inbox full.
Calendar stacked.
Brain running on low power mode.

Running a business is basically solving problems until you go to bed.

Then thinking about them anyway.

Still wouldn’t swap it.

Jamie Reilly

Reizia Digital

At Reizia Digital, I work with businesses and charities in the UK and US to help them to spread their brand message, and generate opportunities through creative content and lead gen strategy.

To put it simply, I help businesses and charities grow both their online communities, and their customer/funding pipeline.

Client A wanted to drive fundraising opportunities. We leveraged company content and personal account outreach on LinkedIn - the result? 27 leads, including some from major brands.

Client B had never generated any ROI from social media activities before. So, we tell their story and explain their service provision through fun, relatable, and emotive videos alongside Facebook and LinkedIn outreach. For the first time ever - the client had a closed lead from a social media manager.

It's safe to say that no matter your goal on social (making money, driving brand awareness, or just maintaining activity) - I can help you.

So if you're bored of not seeing any tangible results through digital marketing, feel free to connect and send a DM. Let's chat.

Founder

Versus

Directing the digital marketing strategy for the growing gaming tournament platform and Esports solution provider, Versus.

- Creating content for Apex Legends Global Series (NA/EMEA Regional Broadcast Partner) & other upcoming events
- Developing marketing briefs for various events & partnerships
- Managing the day-to-day social media presence on Twitter, including community engagement, growth strategy, and content creation
- Creator management with Twitch influencers across a variety of games and countries
- Generating brand partnership opportunities with leading publishers and developers

Marketing Director

Managing the social media presence for the growing gaming tournament platform and Esports solution provider, Versus.

- Creating regular weekly content for Twitter
- Utilising a community management and growth strategy
- Planning and strategising content release for the Apex Legends Global Series (NA/EMEA Regional Broadcast Partner)
- Managing and promoting content for a diverse creator roster
- Generating brand partnership opportunities with leading publishers

Social Media Manager

Versus Labs

Versus Labs works with leading brands and publishers to deliver creative briefs that draw attention and generate new interest in the gaming industry.

With 8 years of experience in the gaming sector, the team at Versus Labs is here to turn your creative concepts into reality, reaching new gamers and generating new business.

We're also recognised by a number of major brands and publishers.

To find out more, book a call with me - link in my featured section.

Creative Director

Social Athletes

Providing personal brand consultancy for influential CEOs and Founders through engaging storytelling content.

Personal Brand Consultant

Spark

During my time at Spark, some of my main responsibilities were:

- Managing the personal brands of a wide range of impact-led CEOs and Founders across the world
- Building out business development processes and strategies to optimise service provision
- Developing an in-house social media strategy
- Closing sales and delivering proposals to a wide range of prospective clientele
- Managing client communications and retention
- Building out high-performing content and engagement strategies to generate new business for clients

Client Services Manager

Mitchell & Stones

During my time at Mitchell & Stones, some of my main responsibilities were:

- Managing 30+ social media profiles for a variety of clients in the e-commerce, charity, technology, events and eLearning sectors.
- Implementing new processes and pioneering new service offerings such as SEO.
- Closing sales through in-depth SEO proposals.
- Managing email marketing campaigns and newsletters for clients to generate £1000s of sales.
- Running automated lead generation campaigns for clients in the UK, US and Europe.
- Working alongside the creative team to develop engaging graphics, videos and podcasts.
- Running a podcast alongside colleagues to build brand awareness and share expertise.
- Breaking down processes and implementing new steps and adjustments to improve efficiency and results.
- Building full-stack marketing strategies alongside my colleagues for a range of SMEs across the UK, US and Europe.
- Developing SEO strategies for clients, analysing metadata, content and backlinks.
- Creating engaging copy in a range of formats for clients, including blogs, website copy, social media copy and newsletters.

Digital Marketing Executive

Digital Marketing Assistant

Marks and Spencer

Working on the shop floor and backstage in a clothing and home outlet.

Job roles -
Interacting with customers in a positive and helpful manner,
Upselling products and providing customers with information on the products they are interested in,
Working with a team to help complete tasks,
Solving various problems on the shop floor and backstage.

Sales Assistant

Let's Talk Social

Voluntary work experience in social media management, using sites such as Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Job roles - 
Creating content for clients,
Scheduling content appropriately to maximise reach and engagement,
Reporting analytics on performance back to clients,
Developing marketing strategies to hit business KPIs.

I nurture new business connections through social media to help you generate powerful opportunities✍️ | Founder @ Reizia Digital

Hey, I'm Jamie.

I'm a serial entrepreneur and marketer, specialising in gaming, tech, and non-profit creative.

I work with purpose-driven businesses and charities in the UK and US to help them to spread their brand message, and generate opportunities through creative content and lead gen strategy.

I also work with leading brands and publishers to deliver creative briefs that draw attention and generate new interest in the gaming industry.

If you want to chat - please click one of my Calendly links below, or alternatively - let's connect.

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I'm also the Marketing Director at Versus. I work with brands, publishers, and developers to drive engagement and growth in competitive gaming.

From perfectly-executed Esports tournaments to live event activations, we have a host of resources at Versus that you can use to create an impact and reach new audiences.

So whether you're looking for a new piece of tech to help you engage gamers across the globe, or a way to reach your target audience and secure traffic to a new game or project - we've got you covered.

Find out more at the link in my Featured section.

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