Worcestershire based accountancy firm Ballards LLP is celebrating Partner Matthew Watson’s 20th anniversary with the business, two decades that have seen its specialist medical accounting service grow from a handful of local GP clients to a national leader.
When Matthew joined Ballard Dale Syree in 2005, the firm employed just over 30 people. Today, Ballards LLP has more than 150 staff and is recognised nationwide for its expertise in the medical sector.
Matthew built Ballards’ medical specialism from the ground up, expanding from a small local portfolio to a dedicated team now working with more than 50 GP Partnerships and over 600 Medical Consultants and Surgeons across the UK, including prestigious clients such as the Confederation of British Surgeons.
“I wanted to create a medical accounting service that would really make a difference to doctors’ lives and businesses,” says Matthew. “Twenty years on, I’m proud of what our team has achieved.”
Matthew merged his family firm, WW Watson Chartered Accountants, with Ballard Dale Syree in 2005, bringing with him his wife Janet, who also celebrates 20 years with Ballards this year.
“The scale of medical practices has changed dramatically,” Matthew adds. “We’ve gone from one or two GPs in a partnership to large, complex organisations with twenty or more partners. We’ve grown alongside them.”
Matthew says he’s still as enthusiastic as ever. “I’ve always said I only work with nice people, and after 20 years, I still love what I do.”
About Ballards LLP
Ballards LLP is an award-winning accountancy practice based in Droitwich Spa, providing audit, tax, and advisory services across the Midlands and beyond. Its specialist medical division supports GP Partnerships and Consultants across the UK, helping them navigate financial and regulatory challenges with confidence.