Areas of Expertise

Accounts & Business Advisory

Accounts & Business Advisory covers a broad area of the accountancy practice market in the UK and includes a variety of services, such as year-end accounting, management accounts, bookkeeping, and outsourcing. Sometimes, it can also encompass audit services for smaller or regional firms.

Typical Qualifications Include: ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), ACA ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales), ACA ICAS (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland), AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians), CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants).

Audit & Assurance

Audit & Assurance is a core service line for any growing or large accountancy practice and is one of the most competitive employment markets in the UK. Auditors play a crucial role in providing an independent assessment of an organisation's financial health and integrity, thereby contributing to maintaining trust and confidence in the business environment.

Typical Qualifications Include: ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), ACA ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales), ACA ICAS (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland), IIA (Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor).

Taxation

In an ever-changing and complex tax environment, the need for specialist tax professionals to offer timely and accurate tax advice and compliance to their clients is essential. Key areas we cover include Corporate Tax, Business Tax, R&D, Capital Allowances, Indirect Tax, Tax Investigations, Transfer Pricing, Global Mobility, Private Client, Trusts & Estates, Inheritance Tax, Expatriate Tax, Employment Tax, and International Tax.

Typical Qualifications Include: ATT (Association of Taxation Technicians), CTA (Certified Tax Advisor), ACA-CTA Pathway, ATT-CTA Pathway, ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), ACA ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales), ACA ICAS (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland).

Corporate Finance

A popular service line for qualified professionals to enter, either from a technical accounting or audit background. Key areas we cover include M&A, Transaction Services, Due Diligence, Valuations, and Lead Advisory.

Typical Qualifications Include: ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), ACA ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales), ACA ICAS (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland), CFQ (Corporate Finance Qualification via ICAEW).

Forensics

In an ever-changing, digital, and interconnected world, the opportunity for criminals to commit financial fraud is ever-increasing. Therefore, the need for specialist Forensic Accountants is greater now than ever before.

Insolvency

The risks of running a business are always high, especially with the economic cycles and challenges we've seen in recent years. Therefore, the demand for advice from insolvency professionals is consistently necessary during the most difficult times. Key areas we cover include Recovery, Restructuring, Personal Insolvency, Corporate Insolvency, and Debt Advisory.

Typical Qualifications Include: IP (Insolvency Practitioner), CPI (Certificate of Proficiency in Insolvency), ICAEW CII (Certificate in Insolvency via ICAEW), JIEB (Joint Insolvency Examination Board), ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), ACA ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales), ACA ICAS (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland).

Payroll

Outsourced Payroll or Bureau services are popular services for accountancy firms to offer to their clients. Payroll processes can often be time-consuming and technically challenging for businesses to complete. Therefore, having a specialist to handle the process in a timely and accurate manner is beneficial.

Typical Qualifications Include: CIPP (Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals).