James W.

I am an ACA and CTA qualified accountant and tax adviser, with a background in audit and advisory within several Top 20 London accounting practices, where I operated at management level. I have experience working with businesses ranging from early-stage companies through to groups with turnover in excess of £100m. I currently manage a portfolio of up to 25 clients on a recurring monthly basis, delivering end-to-end accounting and tax support, including bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, tax planning, and statutory reporting. My practice provides a single point of contact across all areas of financial management and compliance. Services I provide a full range of accounting and tax services, including: Bookkeeping & Financial Reporting Maintenance of accurate accounting records, management accounts, and cashflow reporting Tax Compliance & Advisory Corporation tax (CT600), self-assessment (SA100), VAT, payroll, and structured tax planning Accounts Preparation Statutory accounts under UK GAAP (FRS 102 / FRS 105) and IFRS, including review and support Group Reporting & Consolidation Preparation of consolidated financial statements and support with complex group structures Valuations & Forecasting Discounted cash flow (DCF) valuations, financial modelling, cashflow forecasting, and support for transactions or funding Technical Advisory Support on complex accounting matters including fair value assessments, impairments, business combinations, restructurings, and financial analysis Experience My experience includes: Leading and reviewing finance functions across multiple industries Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts and consolidated group accounts Working under UK GAAP and IFRS frameworks Identifying and resolving accounting and reporting issues Supporting businesses through growth, restructuring, and investment activity I have worked across a broad range of sectors and business models, allowing me to provide both practical support and technically robust advice across a wide range of situations. Approach I provide a structured, detail-oriented service, with a focus on accuracy, clarity, and consistency. Work is delivered to a professional standard, with clear communication and defined processes. I am able to support both: ongoing financial operations (bookkeeping, reporting, compliance), and one-off technical or advisory projects Compliance I operate through a UK-registered practice and adhere to all relevant professional and regulatory requirements, including: AML compliance ICO registration (GDPR) Formal engagement terms and documentation for all clients