Coventry accountants SGD bring industry veteran onto audit team

Coventry accountancy firm Spencer Gardner Dickins (SGD) has bolstered its audit team with a senior hire who’s chalked up almost 40 years of experience in the industry.

Steven Mugglestone has been appointed associate director to support the firm’s ongoing growth as it marks its 20th anniversary this year.

As a registered auditor, he’ll service both audit and general business clients.

Steven started out as a trainee accountant in 1986 having graduated in economics from Nottingham Trent University.

He went on to spend more than 13 years with Grant Thornton and has since enjoyed a number of roles across the sector, including helping to turn around struggling businesses.

Steven said: “I am really pleased to be joining SGD at what is an exciting time for the business.

“It’s just turned 20 and is looking to build on the strong reputation it’s developed over the past two decades and to grow into the future.

“It’s developing a great team, and I’m hoping that I can support them with the experience and knowledge I’ve acquired since coming into the industry nearly 40 years ago.

“I’ve worked with businesses of all sizes and sectors, and aside from the advances in technology, the fundamentals of helping companies are still the same as they were when I first started.

“I’m looking forward to supporting colleagues and clients – and to helping SGD with its ambitious plans.”

Martin Chapman, director at SGD, added: “We’re delighted to have Steven on board.

“Being able to bring someone in with his knowledge, experience and skillset is great news for us as a business but also for our client base too.

“Steven’s appointment bolsters our audit team too, which puts us in a strong position to continue to grow our audit and assurance practice.”