Business Details
14 Years
experience
Expert Accountancy Services in Oxford
Shaw Gibbs is a top 40 accountancy and tax advisory practice dedicated to delivering expert solutions for entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals. With a team of highly skilled professionals, including VAT Partner Emma Coughlan, we combine deep industry experience with a client-centric approach to address complex financial challenges. Our services span audit, corporate tax, payroll, and specialist advisory, tailored to maximise value for clients across Central and Southern England. We prioritise transparency, compliance, and strategic insight, ensuring businesses and individuals achieve their long-term goals.Our commitment to continuous learning and development empowers our team to stay at the forefront of regulatory changes, such as the recent amendments to FRS 102 and IFRS 16, providing clients with forward-thinking advice. By fostering strong relationships and offering personalised support, we aim to be a trusted partner in navigating the evolving financial landscape.
Services
Business Accounts
Audit
VAT Consultancy
Corporate Tax
Payroll
Personal Tax
Company Secretarial
Outsourcing
Accounts Software
Specialist Teams
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer over 17 years of indirect tax expertise through VAT Partner Emma Coughlan.
- Specialist teams in healthcare, international property, and US tax compliance.
- Client-focused approach with annual strategic review meetings.
- Proven track record supporting entrepreneurial businesses since 2012.
- Comprehensive services spanning audit, corporate tax, and payroll.
What people say
Expertise in indirect tax
Personalised strategic meetings
Proven track record
Help without fail
Impressed with suggestions
Services
Business Accounts
We provide comprehensive business accounting services tailored to entrepreneurial enterprises. Our team ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance with evolving standards like FRS 102, and strategic advice to optimise financial performance. Clients benefit from bespoke frameworks that align with their operational goals.
VAT Consultancy
Led by VAT Partner Emma Coughlan, our consultancy offers expert guidance on indirect tax matters. We specialise in navigating complex VAT regulations, ensuring compliance while identifying tax-efficient strategies for businesses in sectors like retail and property.
Corporate Tax
Our corporate tax services focus on strategic planning and compliance for businesses. We help clients navigate changing tax landscapes, including provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, to minimise liabilities while maintaining regulatory adherence.
Audit
We conduct thorough financial audits to ensure transparency and compliance. Our auditors provide actionable insights into financial health, aligning with international standards like IFRS 16 to enhance accountability and stakeholder confidence.
Company Secretarial
Our company secretarial services support corporate governance and compliance. We assist businesses with statutory filings, board resolutions, and regulatory requirements, ensuring smooth operational management and adherence to legal frameworks.
People
Emma Coughlan
VAT Partner
Emma brings 17 years of indirect tax experience from Deloitte and EY, specialising in retail, property, and professional practices. She strengthens Shaw Gibbs' tax advisory offerings with strategic insights.
Peter O'Connell
Managing Director
Peter leads Shaw Gibbs' commitment to team development, fostering a culture where talent thrives through personalised growth plans and continuous learning opportunities for all staff.
Questions
What accounting standards do you specialise in?
We specialise in UK GAAP (FRS 102) and IFRS standards, including recent lease accounting changes under IFRS 16.
How do you support business tax compliance?
Our corporate tax team provides strategic planning, compliance services, and guidance on evolving regulations like the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions.
What specialist sectors do you cover?
We offer expertise in healthcare, international property, and US tax compliance, alongside general business accounting services.
Reviews (3)
Jon Ken
Aug 02, 2019
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Fantastic service. Very proactive and have helped me all the way along as my business has grown. The senior partner, Peter Watts, has been a rock all the way through and I don't know what we would do without him. Highly recommended.
Fabian Renn
Jun 09, 2018
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Unfortunately, I didn't have a lot of luck with these lawyers. They promised me certain timelines, however, even after multiple follow up e-mails, they still kept putting me off for yet another week. I eventually went to another firm (which are great btw) and filed a complaint. At least the complaint was taken very seriously and they even would have offered me a price reduction and another lawyer. So chances are that they have improved.
Andy E.
Dec 04, 2013
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I met with David Rickwood for some personal tax advice and was really pleased. I am dealing with some US-UK tax complexity and David was really comfortable with the various issues and explained things clearly. Super helpful, personal, professional.
