Business Details
35 Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Newport
Established in 1991, Kilsby & Williams is a chartered accountancy firm providing Partner-led audit, tax, and business advisory services to private businesses, entrepreneurs, and international groups. Our approach combines technical expertise with commercial insight, offering tailored solutions to meet client needs. With a focus on South Wales and a national/international reach, we deliver statutory audits for large private companies and SMEs while maintaining accessibility through our Partner-led structure.Our team's experience spans compliance, forensic accounting, business valuations, and growth strategy support. Client testimonials highlight our role as trusted business partners who understand operational challenges. We maintain strong relationships through transparent communication and a commitment to evolving with client needs, supported by cloud accounting technology and specialist tax advisors with HMRC and Big 4 backgrounds.
Services
Audit
Tax Advisory
Accountancy
Payroll Services
Business Valuations
Forensic Accounting
Growth Strategy
Company Secretarial
Cloud Accounting
Tax Compliance
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- Partner-led approach with direct access to experienced professionals
- Specialist tax team with HMRC and Big 4 experience
- Tailored solutions for private businesses and international groups
- Cloud accounting expertise with Xero Gold Partner status
- Proven track record supporting business growth since 1991
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
What people say
Real business partner
Finest local suppliers
Commercial and relevant advice
Readily accessible Partners
Technical expertise
Services
Statutory Audit
Our statutory audit services cover large private businesses, fast-growth SMEs, and UK subsidiaries of overseas groups. We focus on risk identification, internal control improvements, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Our audits include European grant audits, pension audits, and SAR requirements for legal clients, delivered through Partner-led meetings discussing findings alongside statutory accounts.
Tax Compliance
We offer comprehensive tax solutions covering corporate, personal, and business taxation. Our services include Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax, Corporation Tax, and VAT compliance. With specialists in complex areas like R&D relief and international tax, we provide tailored strategies to minimise tax burdens while maintaining compliance.
Payroll Services
Our CIPP-qualified team manages payrolls for 1-300+ employees, offering real-time processing, CIS returns, pension administration, and Auto Enrolment compliance. We provide secure payslips, RTI filings, and end-of-year returns while ensuring same-day/24-hour response times for payroll queries.
Forensic Accounting
We prepare expert reports for civil/family court matters, including business valuations, loss of profit claims, and matrimonial disputes. Our forensic accountants combine practical experience with clear communication to explain complex financial matters in court-appropriate formats.
Business Growth
We support business growth through funding strategies, SEIS/EIS schemes, and transactional due diligence. Our services include vendor/buyer financial reviews, grant funding assistance, and business valuations for shareholder exits or tax purposes, supported by a network of legal and corporate finance professionals.
People
Simon Tee
Audit Partner
Experienced audit professional with expertise in statutory audits for private businesses and international groups. Leads audit engagements with focus on risk management and compliance.
Ataf Salim
Audit Director
Specialises in audit processes and financial compliance, providing strategic guidance to businesses during audit engagements.
Anne Smith
Tax Partner
Tax specialist with HMRC experience, leading corporate tax compliance services and advising on complex tax mitigation strategies.
Dafydd Ford
Tax Director
Focuses on personal and business tax compliance, with expertise in international tax obligations and expatriate tax matters.
Huw Sheppard
Advisory Partner
Supports business growth through funding strategies, transactional due diligence, and business valuations for commercial clients.
Questions
What accounting services does Kilsby & Williams offer?
We provide audit, tax compliance, payroll management, business advisory, forensic accounting, and growth strategy services tailored to private businesses and international groups.
What makes Kilsby & Williams different from other accountants?
Our Partner-led approach, HMRC/Big 4-experienced tax team, cloud accounting expertise, and long-term client relationships set us apart as trusted business partners.
Do they handle international tax compliance?
Yes, our specialists provide international tax compliance support for inbound businesses, global expansion, and expatriate tax matters.
What audit process do they use?
We combine on-site audits with Inflo technology, senior-level teams, and Partner-led meetings to ensure transparent, efficient statutory audits.
