In his early days at university, our guest on this episode of Leaders With Ambition believed that accounting was all about maths.

But what Matt Meadows quickly came to learn is that in fact accounting is equally about communication.

By expanding his scope of understanding and commitment to client engagement Matt paved the way to a highly successful long-term career at Moore Kingston Smith, where today he is managing partner.

His interest never waned over 28 years because opportunities to stretch just kept coming.“We wanted to be a corporate finance boutique and that’s what we created,” says our guest, “and it certainly enabled me to constantly be learning new skills and meeting new clients.”

Find out how Matt’s leadership style combines his broad audit and corporate finance expertise with a very human-centric focus on networking and family life.

Moore Kingston Smith places special emphasis on providing in-house mentoring as well as a clear path forward for aspiring team members with a desire to grow and advance their careers.

It’s a workplace culture adapting to new technologies, taking on challenges within the professional services sector and retaining top talent.

Find out how and why!

Chapters 00:00

Introduction to Matt Meadows' Journey 01:53

Navigating Early Career Decisions 07:05

Transitioning into Corporate Finance 12:30

The Path to Partnership 19:30

Managing Partner Responsibilities and Leadership 23:09 Adapting to Change and Growth in the Firm 23:27 Navigating Partnership Changes 26:52

Growth and Integration Challenges 29:06

The Importance of Continuous Learning 31:52

Mentoring and Coaching in Career Development 35:39 Networking and Building Relationships 40:01

Challenges Facing Managing Partners 43:45

Leveraging Technology for Client Interaction 44.45