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Alexander Gow gets the company up and running singlehandedly, after a long and successful career in the civil service (HMRC), as well as 25 years of experience in accountancy.

Mr. Gow goes on to employ two apprentices, who become AAT qualified, while receiving hands-on training and deep-rooted expertise from Mr. Gow. The trio are a great match, succeeding in growing the business at an exponential rate.

GOW and Partners relocates from The Saturn Centre to Dalton Court, a much bigger building situated just off the motorway, decked out with bespoke meeting rooms and spacious offices.

Kyle Lawrenson MAAT, a long-standing employee, takes over the firm upon Mr. Gow’s retirement. Innovative and forward thinking, he sets out to take the firm in a new and leading direction. 

BrightPay Connect, an online self-service portal enabling automated backups and online accessibility for employers, is offered out to clients to help streamline their payroll procedures.

The company website, offering updates, news and blogs, goes live for desktop and mobile. The launch is met with enthusiasm from clients and business associates alike.

Company is awarded a certificate from Blackburn College for providing short-term work placements to students, giving them valuable, real-life experience and insights into working life. 

Company purchases Hihi technology, an innovative, touchscreen Google certified system, revolutionising the way customer relations are managed.

GOW and Partners begin offering business insights from Syft Analytics, alongside their services, to optimise the accuracy of accounts through real time reports and live, comparable information.

GOW and Partners achieve ‘Gold Partner’ status through the Xero partner programme, testament to their proficiency in the software and their commitment to offering the highest level of cloud accounting customer care.  

The company takes the leap to digitise all systems, maximising efficiency and freeing up more time for customer relations. The system format grants clients access to all their documentation at the click of a button— client portal coming soon!

Commitments are made to the preservation of the environment, with the company purchasing its first electric car, and encouraging clients to consider a transition to electric energy.

Clientele are presented with informative insights into the various tax incentives for making carbon-reducing business decisions.

The team at GOW and partners continue in their efforts to support each client with their MTD transition as the HMRC policy becomes mandatory for all VAT-registered businesses. 

Efforts to digitalise develop as partnerships are formed with various accounting app providers, including Dext, Fluidly and Hammock. The company becomes Dext Pro Certified in May 2022.  

After successfully completing their company rebrand, the team launches a fresh, bespoke website, incorporating an improved system for monitoring and increasing profitability for clients.

GOW and Partners are proud to have served a vast array of clients and communities over the span of an entire decade.

GOW and Partners establishes itself as the highest rated accountancy firm in the borough of Blackburn with Darwen.

GOW and Partners are delighted to be the official cider bar sponsor at the Darwen Food & Drink Festival. A fantastic event, bustling with leisure and hospitality in the Market Square.

Kyle meets with Alexander Gow, retired founder of the company, for a special viewing of the company’s new automated advertisement. The two of them share a proud moment of heritage and vision.

GOW and Partners continue to showcase what they can offer in a growing marketing campaign, featuring video promotions in both BwD leisure centers, as well as Blackburn Ice skating arena. As awareness is generated within the community, the company’s vision gains more traction.

GOW and Partners welcome a new apprentice from Blackburn’s Training 2000, highlighting their ongoing dedication to nurturing young talent in the borough. Macie is eager to get stuck in with studying towards her Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualification as she kickstarts her career in finance.

Eager for someone with a background in finance, Blackburn Empire Theatre appoints Kyle Lawrenson MAAT onto their board of directors, recognising his achievements in both the accounting and business sphere. Kyle applies his expertise in monthly board meetings, pleased to offer counsel to a charity that has done so much for his local community.

The GOW team celebrates reaching 100 Google reviews as positive feedback fuels their passion for excellence.

A new promotional billboard is erected at a local Sainsbury’s supermarket, encouraging business owners to shop smart with their finances, the same way they would with their groceries.

The company purchases another office block on Dalton Court to facilitate the expansion of its team. An exciting renovation project is undertaken with the goal of creating the ideal modern business hub and working environment. A free electric charging point is also installed, promoting a reduced carbon footprint among employees and visiting clientele.

GOW and Partners take on three diverse hires to better deliver tailored services to their clients. Among these there is Elliot, an eager apprentice studying towards his Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualification; Tegan, the company’s first ever client manager; and Thomas, an innovative digital accountant.

Crediting his longstanding commitment to high standards, Kyle is awarded fellow membership (FMAAT) status, the highest AAT designation you can achieve.

Clarity – Supercharging our Growing’ Owners Wealth Service with the creation of visual financial performance reviews, benchmark analysis & creation of your bespoke financial plan.
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‍Client Window – Streamlining our communication, allowing communication with any team member through a direct WhatsApp message.

‍Engager – Streamlining your document management with a client portal and state of the art app. Access your finance documents, anywhere, anytime.
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‍Penfold – Modern pension provider with a focus on self-employed/directors but can also facilitate your business’ auto enrolment needs with no employer charges! Bringing transparency to pensions with an app for your employees allowing them to consolidate all their pensions at a click of a button, making it a real value add!

‍Silverfin – Facilitating our precision accounting with state-of-the-art enhanced cloud accounting software backed by AI.
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‍Streemconnect – Duplications, downtimes and banking issues are no more. Streemconnect ensures that the banking data within your accounting software is accurate, at all times.

‍Xennonconnect – Ensuring the ultimate accountability. Data checks on all your vital accounting information to proof-check your finance function. A transparent data health score to visually highlight the strength of your accounting data.

The GOW team reaches 150 five-star reviews on Google, reflecting the continued trust and satisfaction of clients, strengthening their position as the leading accountancy firm in the region.

Bringing business owners’ clarity to their finance function. Working closely with SMEs to provide them with their own virtual finance office & virtual finance director with their sole aim to streamline their finance function and to assist with the growth of their business.