What our clients say
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For anyone looking for mortgage advice I would highly recommend Kelly Hillier. With her you’re more than just a number, there’s no hard sell and you know that your financial future is being well looked after... Read full testimonial
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Ian Sneddon at David Allen Financial Services has helped us manage both our personal and business assets and nothing seems too much trouble for him... Read full testimonial
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Steve went out of his way to come and see us on several occasions, both at work and at home and we were impressed with his enthusiasm and willingness to help us... Read full testimonial
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We have been clients of David Allen Financial Services since 2002. It was during a financial review with our adviser Ian Sneddon that he recommended … .. Read full testimonial
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I have worked with Steve Balmer since 2011, initially while he worked at Natwest and more recently during his time with David Allen Financial Services. … .. Read full testimonial
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Our business has worked with Steve Balmer for more than ten years, long before he joined the David Allen Financial Services team. However as David … .. Read full testimonial
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We’ve been accountancy clients of David Allen since 2013 and in 2014 we were introduced to their financial services team. Ian Sneddon became our appointed … .. Read full testimonial
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I had been a client of FM Associates for a number of years before the business was taken over by David Allen. Soon after the … .. Read full testimonial
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I have been a client of David Allen since 2007. Steve Balmer is my financial adviser and looks after all of my financial affairs. After … .. Read full testimonial
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David Allen IT provide us with ongoing maintenance and upgrade support for our IT network as well as delivery of IT projects and breakdown support. … .. Read full testimonial
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I started my organisational psychology consultancy business in 2016 after graduating from university. As if starting a new business wasn’t daunting enough, the accountancy side … .. Read full testimonial
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We moved to David Allen IT Solutions as we were having issues with our existing IT provider. Gary Martin and his team have been unbelievable in … .. Read full testimonial
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Kendal Nutricare Ltd have worked with David Allen IT since June 2015 they were pivotal in our transition from our old IT systems to our … .. Read full testimonial
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Carlisle Youth Zone has been supported by David Allen IT for more than 5 years, during which time we have renewed the arrangement twice, and … .. Read full testimonial
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We chose David Allen for two main reasons. The first being their values, how they work with their clients and the care they put into … .. Read full testimonial
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David Allen has been the best accountancy firm I have dealt with in my working life. During the foot and mouth crisis in 2001 my … .. Read full testimonial
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I cannot recommend David Allen Recovery Solutions enough. I would like to say a thank you for all your help without which I would be a lot poorer... Read full testimonial
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Right from my initial contact with David Allen Recovery Solutions I could feel a weight lifting from my shoulders. They were professional and friendly putting me at ease instantly... Read full testimonial
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After chasing this debt for months David Allen Recovery Solutions recovered the full outstanding balance within weeks of my first call, they not only recovered the full balanced owed to us but their work didn’t cost us a penny... Read full testimonial
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I would have no hesitation in using your efficient and professional service in the future... Read full testimonial
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Your ‘Effective Credit Control’ pack provides practical information on every aspect of credit control and includes useful templates, which are simple, clear and easily understood... Read full testimonial
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This had been ongoing since September 2012 and after instructing your services, the solution arrived days after you stepped in. I only wish I had instructed you sooner... Read full testimonial
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Your letter put us in a great position going into the meeting, there was no arguing with the facts and I have to say we are delighted with the outcome... Read full testimonial
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David Allen Recovery Solutions took a firm stand and it paid off, not only did we receive the sum due in full but we also recovered all our costs. .. Read full testimonial
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I can’t thank them enough for the sterling work they have done on my behalf and I would definitely recommend the Recovery Solutions team should I ever come across someone in need... Read full testimonial
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The proactive approach of the David Allen IT Solutions team is second to none. The constant monitoring of our systems to ensure optimum performance means they can be working on an issue, or even have a resolution in place, before we realise there is a problem... Read full testimonial
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David Arnold and his team are professional whilst being approachable and helpful at any time, day or night... Read full testimonial
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I cannot recommend David Allen IT Solutions enough and would encourage any business to take up the free initial consultation to see how their business can benefit... Read full testimonial
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I would have no hesitation in recommending David Allen IT Solutions to any Cumbrian business looking to improve their IT infrastructure... Read full testimonial
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The team at David Allen have removed all the time & stresses relating to upgrading our IT systems, allowing Cumbria Pest/Hygiene & Training Services to move forward into the next 10 years with a more effective IT system... Read full testimonial
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We have signed up for an annual support contract with David Allen IT Solutions and we look forward to working with the team for many years to come and would highly recommend them to any business... Read full testimonial
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We are happy to endorse the excellent and professional service that David Allen IT Solutions have provided Mallinson Fabrications Limited for several years.. Read full testimonial
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We would happily recommend David Allen IT Solutions to anyone looking for a fast, reliable service and look forward to continuing to work with David, Gary and the team... Read full testimonial
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The quality of service provided by Gary and his superb team is everything one would hope for, and typical of the David Allen Group. .. Read full testimonial
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We have been delighted with the service that David Allen IT Solutions have provided. .. Read full testimonial
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We now have a modern, trouble free IT infrastructure which allows us to work remotely when required and also meets the needs of our numerous staff... Read full testimonial
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We now have an internet connection that is just so quick, a remote desktop connection that is excellent and emails that are spam filtered to the extent that my emails have dropped from 50+ a day down to less than half this number... Read full testimonial
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I had met several financial advisers prior to meeting Steve, however after meeting him I felt totally comfortable in trusting him with what was a very big decision for me. .. Read full testimonial
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Steve always listens to our thoughts and aspirations in a sensitive and tactful manner, and with his in depth knowledge pulls together clear and valuable solutions. .. Read full testimonial
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For anyone looking for a mortgage I would highly recommend Kelly Hillier and David Allen Financial Services. Save yourself the time and hassle of shopping around and let them do it for you... Read full testimonial
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David Allen has been the best accountancy firm I have dealt with in my working life.. Read full testimonial
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The service and support I receive from the team at David Allen is great and I have found everyone to be friendly, efficient and knowledgeable... Read full testimonial
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Speaking to Michael regularly means he knows our business as opposed to our previous accountants who were in contact once a year with the accounts; a lot can change in a year... Read full testimonial
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Michael knows our business inside out and nothing is too much trouble. We would not hesitate to recommend David Allen to others... Read full testimonial
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Our business has evolved over the years due to the support that we have received, which is faultless and second to none... Read full testimonial
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We are impressed and delighted with their dedication, professionalism and the friendliness of everyone we have come into contact with. We would not hesitate in recommending them to anyone... Read full testimonial
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It doesn’t matter how large or small, if something needs sorted out it's done, and it’s done straight away - nothing is too much trouble. It doesn’t stop there because whoever you speak to is friendly, helpful and professional... Read full testimonial
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I would be more than happy to recommend you to other schools... Read full testimonial
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It was clear David Allen are knowledgeable and experienced in working with academies. .. Read full testimonial
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After meetings with the employer services team I always come away feeling 'like a weight has been lifted' and love having face to face time where we always manage to resolve any worries or issues that I have! .. Read full testimonial
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I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Alison and the team to any business owner looking for an accountant that is cost-effective and professional and to be assured of the best service at all times... Read full testimonial
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The payroll team are knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. Proactive about ensuring we are getting the service that we need. .. Read full testimonial
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It was very clear that they wanted to gain a real insight into how we operate and what each person’s role is... Read full testimonial
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She has helped me so much with the complications I had with VAT and took the stress away from me, she was a great support and I have every confidence in Julie and her team... Read full testimonial
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Whatever the query, Julie always deals with it in a professional way and comes back with an answer the same day, even if it is late at night! .. Read full testimonial
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From the very start we felt reassured that we were working with people who could help us with our ideas. They took the time to understand our business and what we wanted to achieve... Read full testimonial
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We now call him the interactive accountant as he’s involved proactively with our planning and decision making. We hadn’t realised what a difference someone like David could make... Read full testimonial
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Our payroll is always 100% accurate and completed in a timely manner... Read full testimonial
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I regularly receive e-mails from Lucy early in the morning and late at night, which shows the level of commitment that both Lucy and the firm have to their clients... Read full testimonial
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As somebody starting a new business, David Allen is the place to go. Knowing that my business needs are being dealt with gives me the peace of mind for me to concentrate on the day to day running of my business... Read full testimonial
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The fact that we are only a small business has no impact on the attention we receive from David Allen. We often ring up with questions and no matter how trivial they may be they are always answered quickly and efficiently... Read full testimonial
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When I first started out, having an accountant that put my mind at ease during a busy and daunting time in my new business was a great help for me... Read full testimonial
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Energus has received a high degree of comfort through expert advice and relevant experience... Read full testimonial
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