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AVN FOR ACCOUNTANTS

We help accountants to deliver the services clients really value – spend less time working – attract the right type of clients – generate more referrals and brilliant word of mouth – be more profitable – and enjoy what they do a lot more.

With AVN training and our unique software you get all the support and tools you need to be genuinely proactive for your clients. And that generates client loyalty, better fees, more interesting work and a happier workplace.

If that sounds like what you want, talk to us today on 01246 571191.

IN THEIR OWN WORDS

What accountants say about AVN

Michael Hemme, MDH, Croydon

“We increased from £2,000 a month on standing orders up to £18,000 a month and that was in a space of a year. We’ve seen lock-up drop by 66%. So growing the practice has b…
Phil Ellerby, Northern Accountants, Leeds

“I don’t think I would have three kids and I don’t think I would have still been married. I wouldn’t live in the house I live in, I wouldn’t be driving the car that I drive. I wouldn’t have the lifestyle that I have if it wasn’t for AVN and the tools that they gave me. If there’s another AVN story that’s transformed lives as …
Shaz Nawaz, AA Accountants, Peterborough

“The average fee per client has increased tenfold. The profits have gone up. I’m spending less time at the office. I’m taking holidays as I like. The team are happier. Clients…
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TRAINING FOR YOU AND YOUR TEAM

Join one of our online meetings to get up to speed on the hot topics for accountants and see how AVN can help build your practice.

Move your practice forward

In these 90 minute sessions we tackle the issues that make a real difference to you, your team, your clients and your family. And since the meetings are online, you don’t even have to leave your desk.

We cover topics like…

Getting the work-life balance you want
How to price profitably – without losing clients
What being proactive really means and how to do it right
How to improve your profits and cashflow

And every session gives you an action plan for making progress that you can start on right away.

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We love helping accountants get to where they want to be in life

Rachel Miller

Finance

Rachel Miller

Finance

I make sure we give members the 6 star service we strive for and I deal with both admin and finance issues. I also fulfil the HR role within our team and, as a very organised person, I create systems that help our office run smoothly so we can focus on supporting you.
Lynsey Ward

Admin

Lynsey Ward

Admin

I deal with any admin and resource requests that come into the office, helping AVN members and any of my team. As your first point of contact when you email or call AVN, I will try and help you with your query or get you through to the person that can.
Laura Newby

Customer Support

Laura Newby

Customer Support

My role at AVN focuses on developing our resources and systems. This includes updating existing systems and developing new systems. I also run training webinars, develop training videos and run in house training events on the AVN software. I am also still a point of contact for members as part of the CAT team using my 6 years experience to help, advise and answer any questions.
James Miller

Finance

James Miller

Finance

I have been involved in developing and growing businesses for 20 years, both small concerns and NASDAQ quoted companies. As such I have been involved in import/export, financing, setting companies up abroad, buying and selling businesses and the list goes on. If one of your clients has an issue then either I or one of the AVN Team may have come across it; If not I have plenty of contacts that deal with more specialist situations.
Shane Lukas

Managing director

Shane Lukas

Managing director

As AVN MD, I work with hundreds of accountants and help them overcome their challenges so that they, in turn, can help their clients do the same. I lead the amazing team of people at AVN, all of whom are as passionate as I am about helping and supporting our members. Through office visits and our AVN Advancement Groups I stay up to date with what our members want and need so that AVN can continuously evolve to provide invaluable help and support.
Jenny Lukas

Technical/Operations

Jenny Lukas

Technical/Operations

Having been with AVN since 1999 I have a full overview of all our tools and resources and should be able to answer most of your questions! I am CIMA qualified and have used most of the AVN tools in practice so I can show you how to get the best out of them. I am passionate about making all the AVN software better so that you get even greater value out of systemising your practice.
Mark Wickersham

Non-exec consultant

Mark Wickersham

Non-exec consultant

Professional speaker, author, trainer and creator of hundreds of tools, resources and software for accountants.

I love helping accountants with their pricing techniques and strategies because changing the way we price is the fastest way of transforming our results. I am the author of the Amazon number 1 bestseller, Effective pricing for accountants.
Steve Pipe

Founder and head of research

Steve Pipe

Founder and head of research

Founder and head of research

Speaker, strategist and Amazon 5 star rated business author with more than 470 LinkedIn testimonials.

An FCA by background I am passionate about this great profession of ours. I firmly believe that accountants need to use their skills with numbers in a better way than ever before, so that they add real value to their clients and become compellingly attractive.
Elaine Horrey

Finance

Elaine Horrey

Finance

As part of the Finance Team, I am responsible for the day to day bookkeeping for AVN and preparing monthly management accounts. I also prepare the payroll, employee benefits and company secretarial work. If you have a finance questions, I have all the facts and figures at my finger tips to help you with your queries.
Tracy Clow

Customer Support

Tracy Clow

Customer Support

I facilitate all the Advancement Groups to help AVN members make progress and also run training sessions so you know how to get the most out of your membership. As part of the CAT (Customer Advancement Team) I help AVN members to take action and make a real difference to their firm. I am able to link up AVN members to share each others’ successes and stop them having to reinvent the wheel.
John Wilkins

Technical

John Wilkins

Technical

My role at AVN focuses on technology. This includes maintaining our internal hardware, network and all the various pieces of software that we use. I also maintain and support our various software suites and websites and I’m actively involved in the development of new software products.
Ellen Woodbine

Customer Support

Ellen Woodbine

Customer Support
Emma Slack

Customer Support

Emma Slack

Customer Support

I am absolutely passionate about System Builder. I can help you to identify the key 3 systems that could transform your working day and get your team on board. And having helped to develop both the software and its content I can answer pretty much any question on it! I am a qualified accountant and worked in practice for 12 years so I understand the challenges you and your team face day to day.