Business Details
Proactive Accountants in Derby Supporting Business Growth
At A W R Accountants, we are dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and businesses through proactive financial solutions. With decades of combined experience, our team of chartered accountants specialises in delivering tailored services that streamline financial processes, reduce tax liabilities, and drive sustainable growth. Our expertise spans sectors including healthcare, hospitality, and professional services, supported by cutting-edge cloud technology like Xero and Receipt Bank. We prioritise transparency, offering clear explanations of financial data to enable informed decision-making.Our commitment to client-centric support ensures timely compliance with statutory requirements while aligning business performance with personal life goals. Through regular strategic reviews and innovative tax planning, we help clients navigate complex regulations and maximise profitability. Our reputation as a trusted partner in Derby and the East Midlands is built on a foundation of reliability, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by modern businesses.
Services
Proactive Accounts Management
Tax Planning
Company Secretarial
VAT Returns
Payroll Services
Cloud Accounting
Financial Forecasting
Management Accounts
Business Structuring
Xero Implementation
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of tax advisory expertise with a Chartered Tax Adviser leading our technical team
- Our cloud accounting integration with Xero and AutoEntry ensures real-time financial insights
- Specialist experience serving healthcare professionals and pharmacies across the East Midlands
- Proactive compliance management prevents missed deadlines and HMRC penalties
- Personalised financial forecasting aligns business performance with client life goals
What people say
Proactive help and advice
Saved significant tax
Reliable compliance support
Clear financial explanations
Technology-driven efficiency
Services
Proactive Accounts Management
Our proactive accounts service delivers timely financial insights through cloud technology and strategic reviews. We transform annual accounts from compliance exercises into growth tools by identifying trends, profitability drivers, and improvement opportunities. Clients receive plain-English explanations and actionable plans aligned with business objectives.
Tax Planning
Specialist tax planning combines statutory compliance with strategic savings through remuneration planning, business structure reviews, and HMRC compliance. Our chartered tax advisers deliver tailored solutions for PAYE, VAT, and corporate tax, ensuring clients pay only their legal liabilities while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
Cloud Accounting
Cloud-based solutions using Xero and AutoEntry provide real-time financial access and automated bookkeeping. This technology eliminates manual processes through invoice scanning apps and secure cloud storage, enabling clients to monitor business performance remotely while reducing administrative burdens.
Payroll Services
Comprehensive payroll management handles all aspects from processing payments to statutory compliance. Our dedicated specialists ensure accurate, timely execution of weekly/monthly runs, employee onboarding, and year-end reporting while providing flexible integration with client systems.
Financial Forecasting
Strategic financial forecasting aligns business goals with resource planning through detailed cashflow projections and performance benchmarking. We help clients anticipate needs, evaluate growth opportunities, and maintain financial stability through regular progress tracking against targets.
People
Waheed Rehman
Managing Director
Chartered accountant with specialist sector knowledge, advising clients on maximising business returns and building successful professional practices through strategic financial management.
David Logan
Tax Technical Director
Chartered Tax Adviser with 25+ years' experience, including 14 years at a Big 4 firm, specialising in corporate tax strategy and compliance solutions.
Mark Allen
Business Growth Consultant
Multi-business owner with expertise in tax strategy, corporate finance, and growth consultancy, delivering practical solutions for SMEs across various sectors.
Martin Kaney
VAT Specialist
VAT expert with 30+ years' HMRC and professional experience, specialising in complex VAT disputes, partial exemption, and international compliance.
Suteh Fatajo
Client Manager
Experienced client manager handling accounts, tax, and payroll matters while standardising service delivery through operational system expertise and client-focused support.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide complete accounting solutions including bookkeeping, management accounts, financial forecasting, and statutory compliance tailored to SME needs.
How do you help clients with tax savings?
Through proactive tax reviews, remuneration planning, and business structure optimisation, ensuring legal tax liabilities while maximising allowable deductions.
What cloud accounting software do you use?
We specialise in Xero implementation with integrated apps like AutoEntry for automated bookkeeping and real-time financial access.
Do you offer payroll management services?
Yes, our dedicated payroll team handles all aspects from processing payments to year-end returns with flexible integration options.
How do you support healthcare professionals?
We provide sector-specific accounting solutions for pharmacies and medical practices, including compliance support and growth strategy.
What happens during an accounts finalisation meeting?
We review financial trends, tax planning opportunities, and business performance with actionable recommendations aligned to personal and professional goals.
