Simon Palmer

Simon Palmer is a highly experienced and approachable accountant with 30 years of expertise in assisting Yorkshire companies to grow their businesses. He specializes in helping companies raise finance, develop business plans, and offers advice on SEIS, EIS, and startups.

Currently a Partner at Garbutt + Elliott in Leeds, Simon focuses on advising clients in various sectors including Digital, Creative, Leisure, Music, FMCG, and manufacturing. He possesses extensive knowledge in the music industry and has advised bands, managers, venues, producers, and studios.

Simon is actively seeking to expand his client base and is particularly interested in working with companies that value a strong accountant-client relationship and innovative ideas. He provides services such as corporate tax planning, remuneration planning, and solutions to enhance cash flow optimization.

Simon Palmer also serves as an Access to Finance Coach under the Growth Accelerator Scheme, offering government-subsidized financial assistance to businesses. He has successfully helped clients secure additional overdraft facilities and equity investments through EIS.

Passionate about business development in Yorkshire, Simon is involved in various networking activities and is a member of the Yorkshire Mafia networking group. He is the Founder of the Suits and Vinyl group on Linkedin and is often recognized as the Rock n Roll Accountant.

Simon Palmer holds a background in Economics from the University of Birmingham and has studied at Prince Henrys Grammar School Otley. He has held key positions such as Partner at Armstrong Watson, Audit Senior at Watson Wood, and Chair of Audit and Risk at Leeds University Union.