Telford accounting firm Turas appointed by historic Shropshire craft centre
A Telford-based firm of accountants has come full circle after taking on a new client - who used to be their landlord.
Turas Accountants has been appointed by Maws Craft Centre in Jackfield, near Telford, to look after its accounts and payroll.
It marks a return to her roots for Turas owner Helen Columb who started her business – then called Columb and Gosling – at the craft centre in 2013.
Housed in the refurbished Victorian tile factory of Maw & Co, once the world's largest tile manufacturer, Maws Craft Centre is now a collection of independently run arts and maker studios, around 3 miles down-river from the Iron Bridge.
Helen said: “I have many happy memories of my time as a tenant at Maws Craft Centre and the start being based there gave me in business. We have changed name and grown a lot since then, but it is wonderful to resume a professional relationship with the centre.
“Much has changed in the intervening decade but being able to offer a bespoke service to every client and being committed to the best levels of customer service are still the keys to our success.
“We find that clients such as Maws Craft Centre value the personal service we can offer and our responsiveness when they have any queries.”
Turas, which is now based in Hall Court in Telford Town Centre, changed its name five years ago under Helen’s leadership.
Maws Craft Centre managing director Sabine Townend said she was delighted to have appointed Helen and the Turas team.
“I have been thoroughly impressed with Helen and her team from the get-go,” said Sabine.
“They understand all our accountancy needs, including using Xero software, and because Helen is a former tenant here she knows exactly what the business is and how we run it.
“It’s quite a daunting experience finding new accountants but we already have a really good relationship with Turas and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone.”
