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Trusted Chartered Accountants in the West Midlands
Edwards Accountants is a respected chartered accountancy practice based in the West Midlands with extensive experience spanning the complete spectrum of business and personal accounting. Our team of qualified professionals provides audit services, taxation expertise, and specialist support for technology companies, serving clients across the UK. With a focus on strategic tax planning, research and development tax credits, and cloud-based accounting solutions, we combine technical proficiency with a client-centric approach.Our directors and managers bring decades of combined experience in corporate finance, compliance, and advisory roles, serving sectors ranging from tech startups to established enterprises. We prioritise transparency, efficiency, and tailored solutions to help businesses and individuals optimise financial outcomes while maintaining full compliance with legal obligations.
Services
Taxation Services
Audit & Compliance
Cloud Accounting
Tech Company Support
Payroll Management
Corporate Restructuring
R&D Tax Credits
Estate Planning
Business Advisory
Grant Assurance
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of experience in chartered accountancy services.
- Our team specialises in R&D tax credits for technology companies.
- We provide cloud-based accounting solutions for real-time financial management.
- Our directors hold ACA, ACCA, and specialist tax qualifications.
- We deliver tailored advice for corporate finance and international tax matters.
What people say
Expertise in R&D tax credits
Dedicated client service
Timely compliance support
Tailored financial solutions
Knowledgeable team
Services
Taxation Services
We provide comprehensive taxation services for businesses and individuals, including corporate tax compliance, personal tax planning, and international tax advisory. Our specialists help clients minimise liabilities through legitimate reliefs like Entrepreneurs Relief and Enterprise Investment Schemes. With decades of experience, we ensure compliance while optimising tax efficiency for UK and offshore structures.
R&D Tax Credits
Specialist support for technology companies claiming R&D tax credits, with a track record of securing over 10m in refunds. We guide clients through HMRC-compliant applications, from eligibility assessments to documentation. Our team includes advisors who contributed to R&D tax credit policy development, ensuring up-to-date expertise for science and tech innovators.
Audit & Compliance
Independent audit services for companies requiring statutory compliance, including SMEs and PLCs. We examine financial statements to ensure accuracy and adherence to UK audit standards. Our approach identifies process improvements while meeting legal requirements for businesses exceeding turnover or employee thresholds, with sector-specific expertise in manufacturing and technology.
Cloud Accounting
Cloud-based accounting solutions enabling real-time financial management and collaboration. We implement systems like Xero and Sage, offering remote access to books, automated reporting, and cashflow forecasting. This service reduces administrative burdens while maintaining data visibility, with training provided to ensure seamless adoption for businesses of all sizes.
Tech Company Support
Tailored financial services for technology firms, including patent box scheme advice, SEIS/EIS compliance, and grant assurance. We support tech entrepreneurs from incorporation through growth phases, combining sector-specific tax expertise with business advisory services to maximise innovation incentives and funding opportunities.
People
David Webb
Director
Specialist in business strategy for commercial and manufacturing firms, with expertise in corporate restructuring and payroll services. ACA qualified, providing tailored solutions since joining Edwards Accountants.
Neil Taylor
Director
Head of Edwards Accountants Technology with 20+ years in R&D tax credits. Advises tech startups and international businesses, contributing to HMRC policy development on innovation incentives.
Steven Holden
Tax Director
Fellow of the Association of Taxation Technicians, specialising in inheritance tax, trusts, and corporate reorganisations. Provides holistic tax planning for high-net-worth families and international clients.
Paul Tonks
Director
Chartered Accountant with expertise in audit, corporate finance, and due diligence. Leads Edwards Accountants Technology team in advising startups on R&D tax credits and patent box schemes.
Rob Kempson
Director
Qualified auditor with experience in pharmaceuticals and aerospace sectors. Oversees audit department operations and provides corporate tax advisory services for diverse industry clients.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for technology companies?
We specialise in R&D tax credits, patent box schemes, SEIS/EIS compliance, and grant assurance for tech firms. Our team has secured over £10m in tax refunds for innovation-driven businesses.
Do you provide audit services for SMEs?
Yes, we conduct statutory audits for companies exceeding turnover or employee thresholds, with expertise in manufacturing, technology, and professional services sectors.
How can cloud accounting benefit my business?
Our cloud solutions enable real-time financial management, remote collaboration, and automated reporting. We implement systems like Xero while maintaining your data visibility and control.
What tax planning services are available for individuals?
We offer inheritance tax mitigation, trust structuring, and international tax compliance services. Our specialists help high-net-worth families optimise tax efficiency across UK and offshore assets.
Do you support business restructuring?
Yes, our corporate finance team advises on restructuring, turnaround strategies, and cross-border transactions, combining technical expertise with sector-specific knowledge to improve business performance.
How do you handle payroll services?
We manage payroll compliance, including PAYE and CIS, with a dedicated manager overseeing legislative updates to ensure accurate processing for businesses of all sizes.
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Reviews (3)
James Willetts
Jun 19, 2019
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I appreciate your reply to my earlier review. I am a benefactor from an estate for which you have simply not produced the information necessary, missing deadlines despite pleas and with no redress when we suggested you make good on these costs. Though my relatives trusted one of your previous employees implicitly (a judgement I shared with them), only last week we were contacted to say "we've found some missing paperwork from 2017. Would you like us to forward it on?" 'Incompetence' springs to mind.
L. Cs
May 05, 2019
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Excellent service over the last four years - prompt and accurate in all aspects month to month. Also very supportive in developing my business.
Jim Willetts
Sep 04, 2018
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Previously trusted, but their lack of any action at all on accounts has literally cost us thousands in late fees and issues with HRMC on a dormant company, despite many pleas.
