Business Details
25 Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in London
Established in 2001, Sawin & Edwards LLP Chartered Accountants provide audit, accountancy, and tax advisory services to a diverse client base including AIM and AQUIS listed companies, FCA regulated businesses, professional partnerships, and not-for-profit organisations. Our partners bring extensive experience from top-tier firms, combining sector-specific expertise with a client-focused approach. We specialise in navigating complex regulatory environments for financial services firms, offering tailored solutions for natural resource sector entities, and supporting owner-managed businesses through strategic tax planning and business succession.Our commitment to technological innovation ensures efficient service delivery while maintaining rigorous compliance standards across UK GAAP, IFRS, and international accounting frameworks. With offices in Central London, we serve both domestic and international clients seeking proactive, value-added financial expertise.
Services
Audit & Accountancy Services
Business Tax Planning
FCA Regulatory Compliance
Share Valuations
VAT Consultancy
Not-for-Profit Accounting
Professional Partnership Advisory
Owner Managed Business Support
International Tax Services
Corporate Reporting
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We have partners with experience from top 20 UK accounting firms
- We specialise in audit services for AIM and AQUIS listed companies
- Our team provides tailored solutions for FCA regulated businesses
- We combine traditional accounting excellence with modern technology integration
- Our client-focused approach addresses both business and personal tax needs
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Services
Audit & Accountancy Services
We provide comprehensive audit services for AIM and AQUIS listed companies, FCA regulated entities, and international groups. Our expertise covers UK GAAP, IFRS standards, and consolidated group accounts. We support clients through regulatory compliance, internal controls implementation, and financial reporting requirements while maintaining technical excellence across diverse sectors including natural resources and technology.
Business Tax Planning
Our business tax services address corporation tax compliance, tax-efficient structuring, and HMRC dispute resolution for limited companies and groups. We specialise in tax-saving strategies for shareholder transactions, offshore vehicle utilisation, and restructuring while providing expert guidance on EIS reliefs and share option scheme taxation for growing businesses.
FCA Regulatory Compliance
We support FCA regulated firms with audit requirements, CASS compliance, and regulatory reporting. Our services include limited/reasonable assurance reports, client money audits, and systems & controls reviews. We help financial services businesses navigate regulatory challenges through tailored compliance frameworks and audit preparation for investment firms and MiFID entities.
Not-for-Profit Accounting
We offer specialist accounting services for charities and professional associations, including charitable status applications and VAT compliance. Our support covers annual accounts production, audit requirements, and constitutional advice for not-for-profit organisations. We understand the unique financial reporting needs of academies and membership-based entities.
Professional Partnership Advisory
We provide tailored accounting and advisory services for professional partnerships and LLPs across multiple sectors. Our expertise includes partnership structuring, tax planning, and succession planning. We support law firms, consultancies, and professional practices with management accounts, performance benchmarking, and financing solutions specific to partnership business models.
People
Witold Sawin
Partner
FCA qualified with extensive experience from top 20 UK firms. Specialises in AIM/AQUIS listed company audits and FCA regulated business advisory. Leads natural resource sector engagements including international mining operations. Provides strategic tax planning for owner-managed businesses.
Keeley Edwards
Partner
FCCA qualified with specialist expertise in professional partnerships and not-for-profit organisations. Focuses on charity accounting compliance and VAT advisory services. Supports owner-managed businesses with incorporation strategies and succession planning. Co-founder with 20+ years in practice leadership.
Questions
What specialist sectors do you work with?
We specialise in AIM/AQUIS listed companies, FCA regulated businesses, natural resource sector entities, and professional partnerships. Our expertise extends to not-for-profit organisations and owner-managed businesses across various industries.
Do you handle international accounting standards?
Yes, we prepare accounts under both UK GAAP and international standards (IFRS/IAS) for multinational groups. Our team has extensive experience with cross-border reporting requirements and consolidated financial statements.
Can you assist with AIM listing requirements?
We act as reporting accountants for AIM admissions, offering due diligence, regulatory compliance, and tax planning support. Our experience covers multiple sectors including mining and technology companies.
What tax services do you offer?
We provide corporate tax compliance, personal tax planning, VAT consultancy, and international tax structuring. Our specialists handle HMRC disputes, EIS reliefs, and cross-border tax optimisation strategies.
