Armstrong Watson has acquired the professional services arm of global automotive solutions provider ASE.
ASE’s specialist automotive tax, audit and accountancy team has joined Armstrong Watson in a new office based in Cheadle, Greater Manchester, with motor dealer tax expert, Michelle Malone, heading up the firm’s Automotive sector.
Rob Jones, former Director of ASE said: “There has never been a more critical time for the Automotive sector to focus on what is important to them in terms of business. We hear first-hand the complexities faced by dealers from across the UK, these issues are wide-spread and are impacting significantly. At ASE we recognised that dealerships and their owners need the trusted specialist advisory of a firm like Armstrong Watson who have a long history of offering accountancy and financial advice across the sector. I am confident Armstrong Watson will be the turn to first firm for Automotive advisory, we are delighted that the acquisition has happened and look forward to working alongside the team during the transition.”
Paul Dickson, Armstrong Watson CEO, added: “The Automotive sector is in a state of change, with reports of significant strain whether it is supply constraints, economy or simply the current impacts of these issues on profitability. Never has there been a more important time to consider the impacts these issues have on business. Working with the ASE Team we want to be recognised as the trusted sector specialist accountants offering a full range of services following on from the good name of ASE Professional Services. We have invested in the team and also new offices based in Manchester, we look forward to welcoming all clients and partnering with sector influencers for the benefit of privately owned, family owned, owner managed dealerships and independents alike, this is also an exciting time and Armstrong Watson which is perfectly placed to help our clients to prosperity, a secure future and peace of mind.”