Tarquin’s Gin

Tarquin Leadbetter, a classically trained chef from the Cordon Bleu in Paris, found himself stuck behind a desk in the city of London. Frustrated he decided to strike out and head home to Cornwall on a new adventure, the world of gin.

Today you can find Tarquin’s Gin in shops and bars across the UK, as well as in far flung locations such as Mexico and Japan.

Helping Tarquin’s Gin on its journey has been Simpkins Edwards, introduced to the business by a mutual friend. Jean-Paul Quertier, Partner at the firm, has been advising the business alongside his colleagues since May 2015.

“It’s been wonderful to work with such a fast-growing business”, says Jean-Paul. “They’ve gone from being a micro-company, to a business that aims to double its turnover each year.”

“We began helping them with the usual compliance services, such as payroll and year end accounts, which all start-ups require. We have since added a number of other services that have become necessary as the business grows, such as guidance on strategy for growth as well as advising to the directors on tax efficient remuneration packages.”

Guidance on the implementation of digital cloud-based accounting solution has been provided in readiness for Making Tax Digital for Business. Cloud accounting not only future-proofs their operation, but also enhances the distillery’s management information, enabling Tarquin’s Gin to invest in its future growth based on accurate, current accounts.

Athene Lippiett, Head of Finance and co-founder of Southwestern Distillery and Tarquin’s Gin, commented, “Jean-Paul’s team are a breath of fresh air. Our goal was to find a trusted, Southwest based accountancy firm that had knowledge of our sector, experience of working with leading local drinks producers, and an understanding of the challenges faced by a small, yet rapidly growing business. Simpkins Edwards delivers exactly that.”

Athene goes on to say “Their knowledge is second-to-none, their service level is excellent, and no matter how complex or urgent our queries, they always find a solution or provide the advice that we need, when we need it. That really counts for a small business; having a trusted friendly and professional advisor on your side, freeing you up to concentrate on running your business effectively.”

www.tarquinsgin.com