
Gregory
Ellis
Director, Audit & Assurance
Overview
Joined Alliotts
- 2008
Qualified
- 2010
Memberships
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
Greg joined Alliotts from a top 10 firm and has worked with businesses of all shapes and sizes and enjoys establishing a mutually beneficial relationship with his clients. With a specialism in audit, financial reporting, and consolidations, Greg works closely with SMEs across a diverse range of sectors to ensure they meet their compliance obligations while also providing them with the advice and practical solutions that can help drive their business.
Greg specialises in auditing and advising international groups that have operations in the UK or are looking to invest in the UK. He works with business owners and parent companies across the EU, North America, Australia, and East Asia to ensure they are kept up to date on developments affecting their UK businesses and delivering compliance services to them in a timely and efficient manner.
As a Responsible Individual (RI) in our Audit Department, he is accountable for signing audit opinions and ensuring compliance with regulatory and professional standards and being one of our key leaders in our audit service offering.
Greg’s clients value his experience, knowledge, and work ethic, whether that be consolidating a group of 20 companies spread across 10 countries and with financials in seven currencies or delivering subsidiary audits to a tight reporting deadline for internationally listed groups.
Technology
As a Director in Audit & Assurance and a genuine technology enthusiast, Greg is a key driver of the practice’s IT capability. He leads on software expertise, system optimisation, and the implementation of new tools across the firm, ensuring teams work efficiently and stay ahead of industry developments.
Alongside his internal role, Greg works closely with a wide range of technology‑focused businesses, providing them with tailored audit, financial reporting, and advisory services. His deep understanding of the tech landscape — combined with his practical, hands‑on approach — makes him a trusted adviser. Clients value his ability to bridge the gap between finance and technology, offering insight that is both commercially relevant and technically informed.
Testimonials
“Greg has provided an outstanding service. He’s highly knowledgeable, enjoyable to work with and turns complex queries around with commercial insight in very short order. The audit close led to late nights and early mornings, that I know from the time stamp of work product, and all with a cheerful smile and quality output. I’m delighted to have Greg – and behind him Alliotts – on our side. He’s a real asset to us, and to Alliotts”
Jonathan Malin, CFO The Unilink Group.
Audit
With over 20 years of experience in audit and assurance, and 16 years as a qualified professional, Greg has a vast wealth of experience and knowledge on which to draw from to provide clients with the best audit and assurance services. Since 2025 he now acts as a Responsible Individual within the firm and supports a diverse portfolio of clients. From complex group audits and high‑growth businesses, to regulated entities, and organisations navigating significant change, Greg has experience providing compliance and auditing services to businesses across a varied range of industries.
Greg is known for combining technical rigour with a practical, solutions‑driven approach. Whether guiding clients through regulatory requirements, strengthening their financial reporting processes, or overseeing audit quality, his focus is always on clarity, efficiency, and delivering work that stands up to scrutiny.
Clients value Greg’s calm, can‑do attitude, and ability to simplify complex issues, and his commitment to building strong, collaborative relationships.
Testimonials
“As chair of the audit committee, I’d just like to say a big thank you for your continued support in our annual audits your help, obvious hard work and guidance is really appreciated.”
edward stanger Chief Financial OfficerFIRST agency (a global brand experience agency)
Outsourced Financial Function
Greg provides an outsourced financial function to organisations preparing for audits by Big 4 and Top 10 firms. He manages the full spectrum of compliance activities, from preparing consolidated financial statements to assembling the detailed audit support packages that underpin them. Greg is known for stepping into complex situations with a calm, solutions‑focused mindset. His clients rely on him not only for his technical expertise but also for his proactive approach, collaborative style, and meticulous attention to detail.
If you have a complex set of group accounts and need assistance in their preparation, clients value Greg’s expertise in this area to avoid delays and surprises during their audits and improve the quality and consistency of their financial reporting.
Testimonials
“As chair of the audit committee, I’d just like to say a big thank you for your continued support in our annual audits your help, obvious hard work and guidance is really appreciated.”
edward stanger Chief Financial OfficerFIRST agency (a global brand experience agency)
Testimonials from Greg’s Clients
“Greg Ellis has been an excellent partner with my firm for over 6 years now in consolidating our global audit process. He is a key extended member of the audit team, and we very much enjoy working with him.”
ED StangerFIRST Agency
“Greg has provided an outstanding service. He’s highly knowledgeable, enjoyable to work with and turns complex queries around with commercial insight in very short order. The audit close led to late nights and early mornings, that I know from the time stamp of work product, and all with a cheerful smile and quality output. I’m delighted to have Greg – and behind him Alliotts – on our side. He’s a real asset to us, and to Alliotts”
Jonathan Malin, CFO The Unilink Group.
Raising two children on his own keeps Greg busy outside work together with his passion for all things gaming and tech. When it comes to computers, if he’s not working or playing games on them, he is building them for fun, be that for family, friends, or colleagues. If there is a computer hardware related question and you need advice or an expert, anyone that knows him turns to Greg for help.
If he can be pried away from a computer he enjoys snooker, dog walks, and reading.
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