Charity Accounts Specialist

I provide high quality accountancy and audit services to charities and voluntary organisations throughout County Durham.

• Are you looking for a proactive accountant who understands the issues facing charities?
  
  
• Are you in need of cost effective financial guidance?
  
  
• Do you need help in complying with the changing charity regulations?
  
  
• Audits for charities with income over £500,000 per year.
  
  

I provide high quality accountancy services and financial advice to charities and voluntary organisations throughout County Durham.

I take time to get to know you and to understand your culture and aims so that I can offer you relevant and realistic advice.

I hope to be in contact with you throughout the year to offer you timely advice when it is needed, and am willing to attend trustee meetings and AGMs.

I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales’ Charity and Voluntary Sector Group, which means I am well informed and up to date on charity issues.

I also give courses and seminars to local charities on accounting and governance issues and am a the financial trustee for a busy local charity – so I understand the issues facing your organisation.

Services provided:

• Preparation of year end accounts in accordance with accounting regulations.
  
  
• Independent examinations for charities with income of under £500,000 per year.
  
  
• Audits for charities with income over £500,000 per year.
  
  
• Assistance with business plans, budgets and cash flow forecasts.
  
  
• Advice on accounting systems and internal controls.
  
  
• Advice on, amongst other things, VAT and taxation, risk management, recruitment of trustees, reserves and the use of trading subsidiaries.