Business Details
30 Years
experience
Trusted Accountants for Business Growth and Tax Solutions
Established in 1996, Accountancy Solutions has built a reputation as an independent, partner-led accountancy practice serving privately owned businesses and entrepreneurs across South Wales and Bristol. Our founding principle of delivering professional, commercial solutions to client challenges remains central to our approach, combining hands-on expertise with a commitment to long-term relationships. With directors Matthew Williams, Marc Lewis, and Ken Shaw leading the practice in 2023, we specialise in tax strategy, payroll management, and business growth consulting for clients ranging from start-ups to businesses with 5m turnover.Our focus on proactive advice, transparent pricing, and industry-specific knowledge across construction, hospitality, and care sectors ensures clients receive tailored financial solutions. Operating from offices in Swansea, Porthcawl, and Bristol, we prioritise accessibility, with experts consistently available to address client needs while maintaining cost advantages over larger firms.
Services
Accountancy and Payroll
Business Growth Consulting
Capital Gains Tax Planning
Tax Investigation Support
VAT Compliance
QuickBooks/Xero Integration
Making Tax Digital
Corporate Tax Returns
Self-Assessment Tax Returns
HR and Health & Safety Services
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of combined experience in tax and business advisory services.
- Our partner-led approach ensures direct access to senior experts for all clients.
- We specialise in industry-specific solutions for construction, hospitality, and healthcare sectors.
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees or unexpected costs.
- Proactive tax-saving strategies tailored to individual business needs.
What people say
Excellent service
Increased profits
Helpful and communicative
Genuine commitment
Proactive advice
Services
Tax Investigation Insurance
Our Tax Investigation Insurance safeguards businesses and professionals against HMRC compliance checks, starting at 75/year. With former HMRC experts on your side, we provide full representation during audits, ensuring fair treatment and minimising financial risk. This service includes access to specialists with 25+ years of experience resolving tax inquiries.
Capital Gains Tax Planning
We streamline capital gains tax compliance for freelancers and businesses, starting at 300 + VAT. Our experts analyse asset sales to identify tax-efficient strategies, ensuring accurate reporting while maximising allowable reliefs. Clients receive tailored advice to reduce liabilities and improve post-tax returns on investments.
Payroll Management
Our payroll service handles PAYE, pensions, and wage reporting for businesses of all sizes. We ensure compliance with real-time reporting requirements while offering flexible solutions for start-ups and companies with up to 5m turnover. Clients benefit from dedicated support and integration with accounting software.
Business Growth Consulting
We develop custom growth strategies by analysing financial performance and market opportunities. Our consultants provide actionable insights on profitability improvement, cash flow management, and expansion planning. This service includes a free initial consultation to align recommendations with business objectives.
VAT Compliance
We manage VAT registration, return preparation, and Making Tax Digital compliance for businesses. Our team optimises VAT recovery and ensures adherence to HMRC deadlines, reducing administrative burdens. Clients receive proactive advice on VAT-efficient trading structures and cashflow planning.
People
Julian Williams
Founder
Founded Accountancy Solutions in 1996 to provide professional, commercial accountancy solutions. His vision established the firm's core principles of client-focused service and industry expertise.
Matthew Williams
Director
Director since 2023, bringing extensive experience in tax strategy and business advisory. Specialises in supporting SMEs across construction and hospitality sectors with financial compliance and growth planning.
Marc Lewis
Director
Director focused on proactive tax-saving strategies and payroll solutions. With 15+ years in accountancy, he helps businesses optimise financial processes while maintaining HMRC compliance.
Ken Shaw
Director
Director specialising in business valuations and tax investigations. Provides expert representation during HMRC audits, leveraging industry knowledge to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide accountancy, payroll, VAT, capital gains tax, and business growth consulting tailored to SMEs, with free initial consultations and transparent pricing.
How does your Tax Investigation Insurance work?
Our insurance starts at £75/year and provides expert representation during HMRC audits, including former tax inspectors with 25+ years of experience resolving compliance checks.
Do you specialise in specific industries?
Yes, we focus on construction, hospitality, healthcare, and service industries, offering tailored financial solutions based on sector-specific challenges and opportunities.
Can you help with Making Tax Digital compliance?
We manage MTD requirements for VAT and income tax, ensuring software integration, accurate reporting, and HMRC compliance for businesses across South Wales and Bristol.
What areas do you serve?
We operate from Swansea, Porthcawl, and Bristol, supporting clients across South Wales and the West Country with in-person and remote accountancy services.
Reviews (5)
Caroline Green
Feb 03, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
We've been using Accountancy Solutions for years for both company accounting and personal tax returns. They are a pleasure to deal with, make everything so easy for us and can explain what we need to know in layman's terms when needed. They are worth every penny that we pay them.
We've been using Accountancy Solutions for years for both company accounting and personal tax returns. They are a pleasure to deal with, make everything so easy for us and can explain what we need to know in layman's terms when needed. They are worth every penny that we pay them.
Gerald Morgan
Feb 02, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
another good job done for the accounts for the year nothing to much for them to do for you been with them for years family atmosphere withe all the staff recommend them to any one you won't be disappointed
another good job done for the accounts for the year nothing to much for them to do for you been with them for years family atmosphere withe all the staff recommend them to any one you won't be disappointed
Shirley Davies
Jan 29, 2021
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Very professional accountants and are very easy to deal with. They don't mind my constant nagging with queries and they are very approachable.
Accountancy Solutions have done my accounts for both personal and business for 8 years plus and I would highly recommend them.
Accountancy Solutions have done my accounts for both personal and business for 8 years plus and I would highly recommend them.
Darren Ridgway
Jan 26, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness,Value
Always a friendly ear at the end of the phone, usually giving excellent advice. Always a First Class Service! I'd never go anywhere else!
Always a friendly ear at the end of the phone, usually giving excellent advice. Always a First Class Service! I'd never go anywhere else!
Karl Vonkalason
Jan 22, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Having used Accountancy Solutions for over a decade I can say that I am always impressed with their good work, I have always found them to work both swiftly and accurately with great consistency and communication back and forth is always excellent.
Having used Accountancy Solutions for over a decade I can say that I am always impressed with their good work, I have always found them to work both swiftly and accurately with great consistency and communication back and forth is always excellent.
