Paul Byett

Paul initially trained as a solicitor before moving into a Big Four accountancy firm to train in Cardiff. After qualifying as a Chartered Accountant, Paul was involved in many corporate finance deals. This corporate finance experience included developing a niche in buying US companies for UK Holding Companies. Paul then spent two years in London specialising in the field of financial services, mixing his audit and corporate finance experience with involvement in the RBS acquisition of the Natwest bank and the Deloitte acquisition of the UK Andersen business.

Paul Joined Peacheys in 2003 to head up the corporate services team to include corporate finance and the audit function. As well as leading delivery of compliance services (audit, accountancy and management accounts) he also has a proven track record in the delivery of business advisory services in the following areas:

  • Business Planning
  • Financial Modelling
  • Grant Applications
  • Corporate Finance Lead Advisory Work
  • Due Diligence Reporting
  • Strategic Planning

Paul has assisted many businesses to achieve their objectives through corporate acquisitions and disposals.

When Paul does have time out of work he is a very active board member of LATCH, the Welsh Children’s Cancer charity and is heavily involved with the strategic input into Newport County football club.

Latest news

Our London office strengthens Corporate Finance Team with new partner hire from Littlejohn

Our London office has appointed a new partner, Odhran Dodd to the Corporate Finance team.
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Last minute rush for small business investment tax breaks

A last minute rush to take advantage of the now closed Corporate Venturing Scheme resulted in a 65% jump in investment in small companies, to £28m, in its final year.
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Taxpayers face millions in fines for not completing tax returns - even if they do not owe tax or are owed a rebate by HMRC!

Taxpayers who do not owe tax, or are even due a tax rebate from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), will be fined for the first time this year if they do not complete tax returns by January 31 2012.
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The protection gap - life assurance and pensions

Many leave the provision of life assurance and pensions to their employers, although unfortunately they do not consider whether, in the event of a claim, the benefits provided would be sufficient to allow a reasonably comfortable lifestyle to be maintained.   
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M&A deals targeting UK private companies takes double dip

A rally in M&A activity targeting UK private companies has ground to a halt over the last 12 months, our research has found.
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Fares fair

January saw substantial increases in train fares for daily commuters to the capital, in many cases in excess of 5%.
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The pension lifetime allowance and fixed protection

The value of the lifetime allowance is to be reduced from £1.8 million to £1.5 million in April 2012.
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Eurozone crisis heaps pressure on AIM recovery

Our latest research has shown that the on-going Eurozone crisis is heaping pressure on AIM, with company departures from the market once again outpacing new listings.
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Almost two thirds of all VAT decisions issued by HMRC found incorrect on review

Almost two thirds (65%) of all penalties and decisions issued by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to taxpayers in relation to VAT matters are subsequently found to be incorrect and are overturned on internal review.
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Latest publications

Maximising your property assets

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Maximising your property assets - a seminar for landlords, tenants and commercial owner occupiers.
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Financial update: January 2012

Download our financial update a series of articles covering family protection and urgent aspects of pension planning.
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January 2012: Experience with stock market clients

Hemscott December 2011

Our Capital Markets specialists have significant experience advising and supporting fully listed, AIM and PLUS clients. This document provides a list of stock market clients as at December 2011.
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SME news

Our quarterly newsletter for SMEs gives a run-down of the latest tax, payroll, HR and general business news for small and medium-sized businesses.
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VATflash January 2012

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What normally proves to be a quiet month for VAT issues, this January has been anything but.
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UHY International UHY studies 2011

International UHY studies

Download our International UHY studies to read about the wide tax gaps among countries, the varying corporate taxes between countries and that business start-up rates are five times faster in BRIC countries than in other nations.
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Partnerships and sole traders

P Partnerships and Sole Traders

A guide to those currently operating as a Partnership or Sole Trader business, covering specialist accounting, tax and VAT advice.
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Payroll

P Payroll

We offer a full range of payroll and bookkeeping services allowing you to take time out from the drudgery of routine administration.
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Personal tax planning and self assessment

P Personal Tax

A guide to our comprehensive Individual Self Assessment services that our highly experienced, partner-led teams can provide.
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