Business Details
35 Years
experience
Your Trusted Accountants in Cramlington
Established in 1991, A W S Accountancy has grown from a small practice in Blyth to a well-established firm serving clients across the North East England and the Middle East. Our team of 12 professionals, including two directors with decades of combined experience, specialises in providing tailored accountancy solutions. We prioritise proactive advice, leveraging our expertise in tax, payroll, and business support to help clients navigate financial complexities. Our CIPP-accredited payroll division, Payroll Pal, offers innovative digital solutions to streamline administrative tasks. With a focus on building long-term partnerships, we deliver compliance services alongside strategic guidance to optimise business growth.Our values of Attitude, Willingness, and Success underpin our approach to client service, ensuring we exceed expectations through continuous improvement. Having supported businesses through multiple economic cycles, we combine industry knowledge with practical insights to address modern challenges. Our commitment to transparency is demonstrated through free initial consultations and clear communication at every stage. By maintaining up-to-date technical knowledge and investing in digital infrastructure, we provide efficient, future-focused services. This dedication to excellence has earned us sustained client loyalty and recognition as a trusted advisory partner in the region.
Services
Business Start Up
Accounting
Bookkeeping
Business Tax
Payroll Services
Business Support
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- 33 years of experience supporting businesses across multiple sectors
- CIPP-accredited payroll services with digital processing capabilities
- Personalised support from qualified professionals with industry expertise
- Proactive tax planning to maximise allowances and minimise liabilities
- Integrated approach combining compliance with strategic business advice
Associations and certifications
- Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP)
Services
Business Start Up
Guiding new businesses through formation processes including structure selection, budgeting, and regulatory compliance. We assist with financial planning, registration requirements, and record-keeping systems to establish strong foundations. Our support extends to accessing finance and implementing growth strategies tailored to emerging enterprises.
Business Tax
Comprehensive tax management covering compliance, planning, and advisory services. We handle corporation tax, VAT, and PAYE obligations while identifying legitimate allowances to optimise tax positions. Our expertise includes transactional tax considerations and HMRC liaison to ensure regulatory adherence and risk mitigation.
Payroll Services
CIPP-accredited digital payroll solutions managing end-to-end HR and payroll requirements. Services include scheme registration, real-time reporting, statutory payments, and pension auto-enrolment. Our cloud-based system provides employee self-service portals and digital record-keeping to streamline administrative processes for businesses of all sizes.
Accounting
Full accounting services encompassing bookkeeping, management accounts, and statutory financial statements. We maintain VAT records, prepare tax returns, and provide HMRC representation. Our approach combines compliance with strategic financial analysis to support informed business decision-making through accurate, timely reporting.
Business Support
Ongoing advisory services focused on operational efficiency and growth strategies. We assist with cashflow management, system implementation, tax planning, and profitability improvement. Our support includes exit strategy development and tailored guidance to address specific business challenges across different industry sectors.
People
Ian Cooney
Director
Tax director with 26 years' experience at AWS, previously working in local practices. Specialises in combining technical tax expertise with commercial advice. Holds rugby and walking interests.
Leanne Carr
Director
Appointed director in 2013 after 16 years' service. Contributes to strategic leadership and client service delivery within the accountancy practice.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for new businesses?
We provide complete start-up support including business structure advice, budgeting, regulatory registration, and financial planning tailored to new ventures.
How does your digital payroll system work?
Our cloud-based platform handles payroll processing with employee self-service portals, digital record-keeping, and automated HMRC reporting for streamlined operations.
Do you offer tax planning services?
Yes, we provide comprehensive tax planning to optimise allowances, manage liabilities, and ensure compliance across corporation tax, VAT, and PAYE requirements.
What areas do you cover?
We serve clients throughout North East England and internationally in the Middle East region.
Are your services available for established businesses?
Yes, we support businesses at all stages with accounting, tax compliance, payroll, and strategic growth advisory services.
How can I book a consultation?
Free initial consultations can be booked through our online appointment system for tax, payroll, accounting, or business support queries.
Reviews (5)
Claire Wiper
May 29, 2020
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AWS has been supporting us with our accounting for four years now and I can't see us going anywhere else, they are all super helpful and a pleasure to do business with! Highly recommend
Paul Carr
Dec 22, 2019
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Professional friendly firm, there is always someone available to speak to whenever needed. Would definitely recommend.
General Admin Ashburton Lettings
Dec 17, 2019
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AWS have dealt with our company and personal accounts for nearly 10 years. Faultless service from everyone in their team. I can't recommend AWS Accountancy enough.
Gary Wealleans
Jun 22, 2019
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I went here for these to do my accounts I never took them on prices were a joke. But the amount of marketing items letters I get from them is a joke I always tick boxes to say none but there piling up here. Please stop and beware of this. As takes time to open letters
Jessica Rowley
Nov 03, 2015
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A very friendly and reliable accountants! I would highly recommend AWS, they have a flexible payment plan so you don't get stung with fees like other accountants. They put businesses first and have saved my business a lot of money!
