Meet Troy Edwards

“Compliance doesn’t just protect you – it can be a launchpad for growth.”

Troy is a Compliance Manager overseeing our compliance team. He manages our client list, and works with clients to provide advice, meet expectations, and ensure deadlines are on track. Meet the rest of the team here.

What drew you to compliance and advisory in the first place?

At school I was drawn to numbers and accounting, so it was a natural fit. I also liked helping people solve problems. This all translated into what I do now: working with businesses to understand their goals and needs, and provide advice to help grow their business.

What’s one way your skills have helped a client avoid a major issue or unlock a new opportunity? 

The work we do helps clients to identify and act on potential breaches before they occur. This situation came up recently, where we helped a client to restructure their processes and avoid penalties they were unknowingly heading towards. This gave them more confidence to expand into new markets.

What’s something people don’t realise about your role that you wish they knew? 

Everyone thinks that compliance is a tick-box affair. But it’s so much more than that – it’s about giving back. We help to understand our clients’ businesses, ensuring all their books are in order and giving them the confidence – and financial freedom – to do what they want to in their organisations.

What’s the most satisfying part of solving your clients’ challenges? 

Internally, it’s when I can help my team achieve what they want to, and see their confidence improve. With our clients, it’s when I can see them realise their business is growing, and you see that boost of confidence in what they do. When a client or team member feels empowered because we’ve found a solution, that’s incredibly rewarding.

How do you see your role evolving in the next few years? 

At the moment it’s still quite reactive. We’re following rules and tax guidelines. But in the future it’s going to get more proactive, allowing us to shape strategy and innovation. Technology is accelerating, which will give us the time to take a more hands-on advice role, rather than just “putting in the numbers.”

For support and guidance in seeing the bigger picture and reaching your business goals sooner, get in touch with our business advisory team today.