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Client Testimonials

A high level of technical ability and a proactive, friendly approach has formed a firm basis for the trusted relationship we’ve developed with the Armstrong Watson team over the past 30 years. We continue to be impressed with the standards of the services we receive, including audit, corporate and personal tax, advisory and planning, and look forward to working together further as we grow.

Andrew Booth, Finance Director, Brook Taverner, Classic Tailoring’

I have been a client of Armstrong Watson for 9 Years. Grant Smith always provides me with constructive and expert financial advice, through his comprehensive understanding of the complexities of the day nursery sector. He has helped put a number of systems in place which has allowed me to streamline my accounting practice and adopt Xero, a cloud accountancy software programme.

I highly recommend Grant and Armstrong Watson.

Joanne Routledge, Kinder Park Nursery Services Limited

I cannot praise Murdo and the team at Armstrong Watson enough, regularly going above and beyond to provide good, honest, impartial advice and support on all aspects of our business. Indeed Murdo and his team recently turned around two sets of accounts for us within 48 hours in order to support an application for funding, whilst supplying additional guidance and encouragement. Murdo’s input goes way beyond the regular accounting and financial planning, the team have become much trusted and supportive advisors across all facets of our business and quite frankly at times we would be lost without them!

H A Sanderson, Upper Senwick Farm

We engaged with Armstrong Watson in 2019 to assist with our conversion from a traditional partnership to an LLP.

We’re based in Buckinghamshire and the Armstrong Watson Legal Sector team that were assisting us with the LLP conversion are based in the far North of England, but this did not affect the support we received with all meetings being carried out over teleconference (way back in mid-2019).

As part of the LLP conversion, we also engaged with AW’s Legal Sector team for our SRA Accounts Rules work. Although the intention was always to carry this out remotely, given recent circumstances, there would have been no choice in any case!

The process was simple and easy with very little disruption. The AW team let us know in advance what we were required to deliver for them to undertake their work and when, and they facilitated this through the use of a share file. Requests for additional evidence and information were done via email allowing us to collate what they required at times convenient to us rather than disrupting the working day, and the final meeting to discuss their findings was held again via teleconference.

Finally given that this work was being undertaken in March 2020 mid-pandemic there was no interruption to the service provided.

Paul Gardener, Partner, JGA Legal LLP (trading as J Garrard & Allen)

Andrew and Becky leading the audit and tax teams at AW have both provided excellent support to us over a number of years. Tax positions change regularly, so we always hold regular face-to-face meetings with Becky and the tax team to ensure we stay ahead of these changes, and the support is always up to date and proactive. Our audits are delivered flexibly, utilising technology to ensure the audit is completed in an efficient way as possible, and Andrew and the AW team have always flexed their approach as our capabilities have evolved. Importantly, we have continuity of relationship in both audit and tax, so the service always retains relevancy and we can stay focused on key issues.

Ben Humpage, CFO, NRL Recruitment

We spent an outstanding couple of days with Andy.   It has helped with our cashflow, with profitability and interestingly clients have accepted a new process and approach to fees.  The profit per file will be up.  It was worth the time and effort and is the most useful session I’ve been on in years.

Paul Bennett, Bennett Briegal LLP

“Since taking over from a Big 4 firm, Armstrong Watson have been a breath of fresh air. We have been with a Big 4 firm for 34 years and we have had a lot better and closer working relationship with Andrew Kennon and Armstrong Watson. They impressed us from the outset with their sector knowledge and this has shown through in all the advice we’ve received. Helping make our ideas and goals reality. I would have no hesitation in recommending Armstrong Watson as anyone’s auditors and advisers.”

George Harrison, Harrison Leisure

We have transformed the way we run our day to day accounts and it's so much quicker and easier to keep everything up to date using Xero accounting software, combined with other great time saving Apps. It's a totally different experience now, more professional, knowledgeable and friendly. The process of completing the end of year accounts, and undergoing an audit, is so much smoother and stress free knowing our financial information is correct and that the team at Armstrong Watson are there whenever we need them to provide support.

Craig Gwilt, Company Director, Facepunch Studios

During the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic it became apparent that the bookkeeping and management accounts were potentially going to be problematic logistically.

Sharon was proactive in providing possible solutions in advance of our scheduled quarterly timetable and was available at several opportunities to test our preferred option of working remotely. Microsoft Teams proved to be invaluable in ensuring we could adapt to a rapidly changing working environment with relatively short notice. Armstrong Watson were instrumental in bringing about this change and ensuring, not only the work getting done on a timely basis but also, staff safety being prioritised.

Karen Walsh, Director, Paramount Legal Costs Limited

For the past 30 years Armstrong Watson have dealt with my annual Tax Return, provided personal investment advice including advice on Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax, Trusts and other matters. Stephen Short and the team have always provided excellent service,  and carry out work in an efficient and professional manner.

I'm very pleased, following a recommendation, that I changed my Accountants to Armstrong Watson and my profound thanks goes out to everyone at AW for all they have done during those 30+ years.

Richard Metcalfe-Gibson, Kendal

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