Scott Brown
Director: SME and Accounting
Scott majored in Accounting and Business Administration at Canterbury University in Christchurch, New Zealand. After qualifying as a Chartered Accountant and working for five years within business services and taxation, he headed to London and joined 1st Contact.
In 2010, following the merger with a number of smaller accountancy practices to form Sable International's accounting team, he became Managing Director of Accounting, heading a team of accountants and assistants specialising in SMEs and contractors.
Scott is also interested in travel, music, fine dining and wine.
Common UK small business accounting mistakes expats should know about
by Scott Brown | Sep 9, 2020
Many expats don’t realise just how different conducting business in the UK is compared to their home countries. This can result in making a nu...
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The competitive advantage of running a family-owned business
by Scott Brown | Aug 5, 2020
In every country, family-owned businesses are a core element of the economy. They may be the oldest form of business organization, but it is o...
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New UK capital gains tax rules: Are you affected?
by Scott Brown | Aug 3, 2020
On April 6 2020, a new residential property capital gains tax regime came into effect. It represents the biggest change that UK tax residents ...
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10 challenges South Africans face setting up a business in the UK
by Scott Brown | Aug 3, 2020
The UK is one of the world’s leading investment destinations for companies relocating and developing their global business. Despite the obviou...
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Key points to take away from the UK’s Summer Statement 2020
by Scott Brown | Jul 8, 2020
Today, 8 July 2020, UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak presented his plans for how the UK economy can start to recover from the Coronavirus pandemic. R...
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Be prepared: What to do when facing a business crisis
by Scott Brown | Jul 3, 2020
Preparing for a crisis may have been at the bottom of your to-do list, but without a proper plan in place, your business could be in danger. H...
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