diff --git a/src/app/about/page.tsx b/src/app/about/page.tsx index eab1143..81a5e42 100644 --- a/src/app/about/page.tsx +++ b/src/app/about/page.tsx @@ -1,8 +1,7 @@ import type { Metadata } from 'next'; -import Link from 'next/link'; import { Header } from '@/components/layout/Header'; import { Footer } from '@/components/layout/Footer'; -import { Button } from '@/components/ui/Button'; +import { BeamButton } from '@/components/ui/BeamButton'; import { FadeIn } from '@/components/ui/FadeIn'; import { SpotlightCard } from '@/components/ui/SpotlightCard'; import { CheckCircleIcon } from '@/components/ui/icons'; @@ -10,44 +9,61 @@ import { CheckCircleIcon } from '@/components/ui/icons'; export const metadata: Metadata = { title: 'About Us — Axil Accountants', description: - 'Meet the team behind Axil Accountants. ICAEW-certified accountants helping 500+ UK businesses grow since 2012.', + 'A 2-partner ACCA-certified firm focused on sustainable business growth through technology and exploring new markets. Meet Ana Boyd-Gibb and Umar Farooq.', }; const VALUES = [ { - title: 'Transparency', - desc: "Fixed monthly fees with zero hidden charges. You always know exactly what you're paying and what you're getting.", + title: 'Problem Solving', + desc: 'We focus on finding practical solutions for our clients — not just filing numbers, but tackling the real financial challenges your business faces.', }, { - title: 'Proactivity', - desc: "We don't wait for problems to appear. We monitor your finances and flag issues before they become expensive surprises.", + title: 'Technology First', + desc: 'We help clients automate repetitive tasks, integrate smart software, and access real-time financial data that drives informed decisions.', }, { - title: 'Plain English', - desc: 'No jargon. No confusing tax speak. We explain everything in language that actually makes sense for business owners.', + title: 'Quality & Compliance', + desc: 'Our team undergoes rigorous training throughout the year to ensure our standards align with the Financial Reporting Council and ACCA requirements.', }, { - title: 'Accountability', - desc: 'Your dedicated account manager is reachable when you need them — not hidden behind a call centre or ticket queue.', + title: 'Sustainable Growth', + desc: 'We run a paperless firm — good for the environment and efficient for you. We help businesses grow sustainably with the right financial structure.', }, ]; const TEAM = [ { - name: 'James Whitfield', - role: 'Founder & Senior Accountant', - qual: 'ICAEW · ACA', + name: 'Ana Boyd-Gibb', + role: 'Managing Partner', + initials: 'AB', bg: '1B9AD6', + qual: 'ACCA', + experience: '8+ years', + bio: 'With an entrepreneurial mindset and over 8 years in the industry, Ana has built exceptional relationships with market leaders across the UK and internationally. She has helped many clients internationalise their businesses and explore new markets — growing her client base organically through referrals and an unwavering commitment to delivering unprecedented cost savings.', + specialisms: [ + 'International Markets', + 'Business Internationalisation', + 'Client Growth', + 'Cost Optimisation', + ], + }, + { + name: 'Umar Farooq', + role: 'Partner', + initials: 'UF', + bg: '27A870', + qual: 'ACCA', + experience: '10+ years', + bio: 'With over 10 years in Audit and Accountancy and experience on FTSE 100 and 250 clients, Umar brings an excellent eye for detail and exceptional problem-solving capabilities. He is technically strong and believes in a tech-enabled environment, helping clients with software solutions to ensure real-time management information.', + specialisms: ['Travel & Tourism', 'Construction', 'Aerospace', 'Wholesale & Retail'], }, - { name: 'Priya Sharma', role: 'Head of Tax', qual: 'ACCA · CTA', bg: '3CC68A' }, - { name: 'Tom Aldridge', role: 'Payroll & VAT Specialist', qual: 'ATT', bg: '27A870' }, ]; const STATS = [ - { value: '500+', label: 'Clients served' }, - { value: '£2M+', label: 'Tax saved for clients' }, - { value: '98%', label: 'Client retention rate' }, - { value: '2012', label: 'Year founded' }, + { value: '2', label: 'Expert partners' }, + { value: 'ACCA', label: 'Certified firm' }, + { value: '100%', label: 'Paperless & digital' }, + { value: '10+', label: 'Years of experience' }, ]; export default function AboutPage() { @@ -65,16 +81,16 @@ export default function AboutPage() { About Axil

- The accountants who work as hard as you do + Sustainable growth through technology and expertise

- Founded in 2012, Axil Accountants set out to do one thing differently: make - professional accounting accessible, affordable, and genuinely useful for every UK - business owner. + Axil Accountants Ltd is a 2-partner ACCA-certified firm dedicated to helping UK + businesses grow sustainably — through smart technology, quality accounting, and + access to markets you haven't explored yet.

- + @@ -89,24 +105,25 @@ export default function AboutPage() { Our mission

- We believe every business deserves great accounting + Problem-solving accounting for a modern business world

- For too long, small and medium UK businesses have been underserved by accounting - firms that are too big to care, or too small to be reliable. Axil was built to - fill that gap. + We are a 2-partner firm focused on delivering problem-solving solutions. Our + objectives include maintaining the highest quality in Audit and Accounts services + while contributing to the environment by running a fully paperless firm.

- We combine the expertise and rigour of a top-tier firm with the personal service - and accessibility that growing businesses actually need. Your dedicated account - manager knows your business by name, not by number. + We know that now more than ever, you need better, smarter approaches to working. + Helping you improve your financial performance means collaboration, regular + contact, and quality conversations — so we truly understand the specific needs of + your organisation.

{[ - 'ICAEW Member firm', - 'ACCA Certified team', - 'Fixed monthly pricing', - 'No lock-in contracts', + 'ACCA Certified firm', + 'Fully paperless — digital-first practice', + 'Tech-enabled automation for your business', + 'Access to international market networks', ].map((item) => (
@@ -174,33 +191,63 @@ export default function AboutPage() { The people

- Meet your team + Meet your partners

- Every Axil client has a dedicated account manager. These are the experts behind - your finances. + Axil is led by two experienced partners who bring complementary expertise — + combining global market insight with deep technical accounting knowledge.

-
+
{TEAM.map((member, i) => ( - - - {member.name} -

- {member.name} -

-

{member.role}

- - {member.qual} - + + + {/* Header */} +
+ {member.name} +
+

+ {member.name} +

+

{member.role}

+
+ + {member.qual} + + + {member.experience} experience + +
+
+
+ + {/* Bio */} +

{member.bio}

+ + {/* Specialisms */} +
+

+ Specialisms +

+
+ {member.specialisms.map((s) => ( + + {s} + + ))} +
+
))} @@ -220,16 +267,9 @@ export default function AboutPage() { and stress.

- - +
diff --git a/src/app/contact/page.tsx b/src/app/contact/page.tsx index 9d9a145..43e29ea 100644 --- a/src/app/contact/page.tsx +++ b/src/app/contact/page.tsx @@ -293,7 +293,7 @@ export default function ContactPage() { Prefer a call?

- Book a free 30-minute consultation directly in our calendar. + Leave your number in the form and we'll call you back within 2 hours.

- +