Richard Andrew

Having recently just purchased a Guest House in the Lake District, I felt the need to put into words the help Richard Andrew of Armstrong Watson gave us to choose, decide and complete the purchase. From the very start of viewing properties, Richard was on hand giving us professional and impartial advice until completion, including matters of accounting and contracts. This made the process so much more un-daunting having someone you could trust every step of the way. Since purchasing, we have already had an on-site visit from Richard who is now guiding us the right direction again by implementing the xero accounting package to the business and again simplifying and lessening the pressures of owning and running your own business. We would have no hesitation in recommending Armstrong Watson and especially Richard in the future. Once again thankyou.

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.

As we enter our fifth financial year this April, I feel assured that our accounts are in the best shape they have been since our inception. As our company has grown exponentially, we have tried a number of accounting solutions, namely other bookkeepers and other accountancy firms, but none have offered such high levels of proactivity and communication.

Having liaised with a number of Armstrong Watson’s staff within their Kendal and Carlisle offices (namely Richard Andrew, the Payroll team, Steven Metcalf and Emily Taplin), I feel rest assured that the team is built of well trained, personable and competent professionals, allowing great provision across our general accounting needs.

Having used Armstrong Watson as our accountants and tax advisers over the last 8 years for various businesses within the High Spirits Leisure Group, we can highly recommend them to any serious business operators.

From acquisitions, sales, changes of banking facilities, tax affairs and planning, not to mention personal tax affairs, we have found them to be of the highest professional standard and our main contact Richard Andrew is always available for help and advice in a friendly effective manner.

During the last 12 months, as part of our expansion plans, we took our internal accounts team away from onsite operations to a dedicated accounts office in Ulverston. This presented various opportunities but also some difficulties, but with the support of Armstrong Watson, we were able to implement new systems, provide staff training and assessment programmes along with new recruitment initiatives. The end result is a highly efficient team ready for our continued growth!

Armstrong Watson are currently advising us on projections and finance for some new & exciting ventures, all in all a great bunch of people who really do make a positive difference to our financial future.