Edward Kirkby
About Edward Kirkby
Edward Kirkby serves as the Head of Country for Sleek in the UK, a position he has held since 2022. He specializes in advising startups and scale-ups on accounting and tax matters and is recognized for his expertise in investment schemes.
Work at Sleek
Edward Kirkby has been serving as the Head of Country for the UK at Sleek since 2022. In this role, he focuses on providing strategic direction and leadership to the company's operations in the United Kingdom. His responsibilities include overseeing the delivery of accounting and tax services tailored for startups and scale-ups, ensuring that Sleek meets the unique needs of its clients in a competitive market.
Education and Expertise
Edward Kirkby holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Taxation from Bournemouth University, which he completed from 2004 to 2005. He also earned a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) in Business Law from the same institution, studying from 2000 to 2004. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in accounting, tax advice, and legal aspects of business operations.
Background
Before joining Sleek, Edward Kirkby accumulated extensive experience in various roles. He worked as a Manager at Henton & Co from 2006 to 2010 and as a Tax Consultant at Ford Campbell Freedman LLP from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, he has experience as a Legal Costs Consultant at Taylor Rose TTKW Incorporating Jaggards and participated in a Graduate Program at Grant Thornton LLP. He also founded Accounts Lab, which was acquired by Sleek in 2022.
Achievements
Edward Kirkby is recognized as an authority on the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) and Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) in the UK. He actively invests in startups, providing both financial support and strategic guidance. His focus on leveraging cloud accounting technology has positioned him as a key figure in helping businesses grow through innovative accounting solutions.