Testimonials

Take a look at what our clients think of our service

“When employing additional expertise it is only reasonable to expect that it will be forthcoming, and AVS have always delivered in this respect, the difference I think is that their service has always been prompt, personal and personable - well done!”
David Cox
Fenn Cox & Partners Accountants
“AVS helped me understand the VAT needs of the project making it clear at each stage what we needed in a clear way.”
Julia Barker
Ripon Cathedral
“Great to have a knowledgeable and highly practical adviser who helps see things through to the end.”
Jonathan Freedman
Asquith Venture Ltd
“We particularly appreciate the quality of your services.”
Simon Vallet
Hubert Zandberg Interiors
“Melanie and Kelly are very personable and quick to respond. Work was undertaken professionally within the agreed timescales. I would highly recommend their services.”
Sarah Boyd
Confido Group Limited
“VAT and property is so complicated we need specialist support. Melanie Lord has helped us since 1999 give best client advice so they avoid problems and get the best answer. As a result we all look good – no hesitation in recommending her.”
Terry Fendt
Partner & Head of Commercial Property at Sherrards Solicitors LLP
“The easy to understand and explanations in layman’s terms of some of the complex VAT issues. A very personal service, understanding of client’s needs.”
Neil Aitken
FD Centre/Magpas
“Very clear communication of an intrinsically difficult and complex subject ie VAT.”
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Guiting Manor Amenity Trust
“I worked with Melanie Lord on a complex VAT issue for a mutual client. Her ability to take difficult and technical issues and explain them in a way which the clients (and even their simple lawyer!) could understand was outstanding. She very quickly grasped what the clients were trying to achieve commercially and worked tenaciously to come up with a solution that worked. Melanie is, in addition, an absolute pleasure to work with.”
Derek Rodgers
Managing Partner, Gardner Leader Solicitors
“I have been very pleased indeed with the service provided by AVS which has been responsive, clear, provided speedily and in a friendly manner and enabled me to respond to my clients' needs when required. AVS have been extremely pleasant to deal with. I would recommend their services.”
Charles Hodder
Sherrards Solicitors LLP
“Melanie Lord is a very gifted specialist in VAT matters, and will if it is at all possible find a way out of difficulties, at a reasonable cost. Highly recommended.”
Les Breathwick
Commercial property client
“We would like to express our appreciation to Melanie Lord at AVS. Due to a warehouse purchase, we had a rather large refund to apply for from HMRC. Due to recent business changes and complications, this was complicated and carried the risk of possible failure which we could not risk. Melanie explained, reassured and guided us through the minefield that is VAT, and dealt with our solicitors too. We can not recommend her highly enough. Lovely lady and very easy to talk to.”
Alison and Scott Harris
Harris Trucking Storage
“AVS always take time to understand the issues and reply in a clear and understandable format. Will not hesitate to use again in the future.”
M Haigh
Protector Insurance

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