Accountants score with former international’s new venture

18 Jul Accountants score with former international’s new venture

Ormerod Rutter founder Pete Ormerod and partner Jon Roberts at the House of Lords launch of Fleet Street Sport & Media Group.

On the ball accountants Ormerod Rutter have added a major new player in the sport industry to their client portfolio.

The firm, who have offices in Droitwich Spa and Bromsgrove, are providing audit and taxation advice to Fleet Street Sport & Media Group, whose chairman is former Republic of Ireland striker Niall Quinn MBE.

Based in London and operating nationwide, the consultancy offers guid­ance and sup­port for agents, play­ers, clubs and own­ers on issues including player wel­fare, brand enhance­ment and mar­ket­ing. It is also setting up a new charity, Fleet Street Foundation, which aims to prevent footballers developing drug, alcohol and financial problems.

Ormerod Rutter founder Pete Ormerod and partner Jon Roberts were among 200 guests at the consultancy’s high profile launch at the House of Lords.

“Fleet Street Sport & Media Group director Bijan Sedghi is a long-standing client and we are delighted to support him and his partners in this new venture,” said Mr Ormerod.

Mr Quinn added: “This is a really exciting time for Fleet Street Sport & Media Group and we want to ensure we have the best possible support. Ormerod Rutter understands what we are trying to achieve and we are pleased to have them on board.”

Founded more than 30 years ago, Ormerod Rutter provides a wide range of services to businesses and individuals including corporate finance, auditing and bookkeeping.