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Using digital technology & design thinking we inspire small business owners and their teams to build better businesses

Better accounting

Accounting can be a headache. With our expertise in digital accounting, powered by Xero, we take the stress away and help you to focus more on your business.

Better marketing

We’re experts in digital marketing – from brand to web & digital campaign strategy. We can help you with your ideas and execution at all stages. See more of what we do here.

Xero specialists

Jim was an early adopter of Xero all the way back in 2011.
He’s seen the good, the bad and the ugly in digital accounting and will help you get the most out of the tools and reports available.

All of our clients use Xero.

Accountants and creatives. Experienced business leaders.

Co-Founder & Head of Numbers

Jim Leeves

Jim is an experienced Chartered Accountant and oversees all of our accounting work as a team. He also worked for Xero for many years, so you're in safe hands.

Jim is a Chartered Accountant with almost 20 years of experience working with business owners and teams in advisory and consulting roles. He was born in London and has been based in Kent since 2002.
As well as his love for Xero and digital applications, Jim's love for Arsenal also runs deep, and can often be found at the Emirates, or watching the game with his son.

Happy place... BBQs | coffee | Arsenal

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Co-Founder & Creative

Steve Kreeger

Steve drives creative vision for Shapes and our clients and sees the bigger picture. He has a great mix of both technical and creative skills.

Steve has worked as a design and creative leader for over 10 years. Having started his working life in banking in London, he moved into creative industries, most recently running a digital agency for 10 years before working in a B2B marketing in London.
Over the years Steve's worked with some of the world's biggest brands from Vodafone to Fujifilm, Santander to EE and CBRE among many others as a consultant and design leader.
Steve loves spending time with his family, coaching or watching football, especially his beloved West Ham United (now European champions) and specialty coffee.

Happy place... Specialty coffee... West Ham... subbuteo

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looking for a role?

We're looking to grow already. We'd love to hear from you if you're interested in being part of our journey. email hello@shapes.team

We're looking to grow already. We'd love to hear from you if you're interested in joining our journey. email hello@shapes.team to reach out!
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11 March 2024

Shapes becomes exclusive accounting partner to Kent FA

We are delighted to announce a new partnership with the Kent FA. Starting immediately, Shapes have signed an agreement as the exclusive accounting partner to the Kent FA, supporting football…
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