Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Cardiff Since 1931
Established in 1931, A W G Warren & Son is a chartered accountancy practice with a legacy of providing independent, client-focused financial services. Our expertise spans personal and corporate taxation, payroll management, business advisory, and compliance solutions, supported by decades of technical proficiency and industry engagement. We maintain strong ties with the Institute of Chartered Accountants and HM Revenue & Customs, ensuring up-to-date regulatory compliance and specialist insights. Our approach prioritizes personalized service, with a commitment to transparency and no third-party affiliations, delivering tailored advice exclusively for client benefit.With over 90 years of continuous operation, we combine traditional values with modern expertise to serve a select client base. Our team includes specialists in inheritance tax, business acquisitions, and forensic accounting, offering comprehensive support for individuals and businesses. We emphasize long-term client relationships, mentoring, and bespoke financial planning, reflecting the ethos of a practice that has seen only two principals in its history. Our independence ensures unbiased guidance, while our deep local knowledge and national regulatory involvement reinforce our authoritative standing in the profession.
Services
Company secretarial
Taxation
Payroll bureau
Management advice
Additional services
Details
- Year established: 1931
Highlights and features
- We offer over 90 years of continuous chartered accountancy experience in Cardiff.
- Our team includes specialists in tax investigations, business acquisitions, and inheritance planning.
- We maintain full independence from financial services providers, ensuring unbiased advice.
- We provide tailored mentoring and compliance solutions for individuals and businesses.
- Our practice combines traditional values with modern regulatory expertise.
Services
Company secretarial
We handle company formation, annual returns, and corporate governance requirements. Our service ensures businesses meet statutory obligations through accurate filings and documentation. Clients benefit from streamlined compliance processes and expert guidance on regulatory changes affecting limited companies.
Taxation
Our tax specialists manage personal and corporate tax returns, VAT, and inheritance tax planning. We provide strategic advice on tax-efficient structures and compliance, helping clients minimize liabilities while maintaining full HMRC adherence through regular audits and updates.
Payroll bureau
We process weekly and monthly payroll, including benefits-in-kind calculations and year-end returns. Our service ensures accurate PAYE submissions, National Insurance contributions, and compliance with employment tax regulations for businesses of all sizes.
Management advice
We offer strategic guidance on business start-ups, funding, cash flow management, and acquisitions. Our advisory service focuses on operational efficiency, profitability improvement, and regulatory compliance tailored to each client's specific commercial requirements.
Additional services
We provide insolvency assistance, data protection compliance, and forensic accounting for litigation. Our expertise extends to share option schemes, business rates appeals, and cross-border tax matters, offering comprehensive solutions beyond standard accountancy practices.
People
Martyn J.G. Warren
Chartered Accountant
Martyn oversees accounts and tax returns, specializing in personal tax and business acquisitions. He represents the Institute of Chartered Accountants nationally and provides technical expertise to staff and clients.
Gail Kurowski
Office Manager
Gail manages office administration, company formations, and probate work. She handles fee arrangements and supplier relations while providing technical support in client secretarial matters.
Nicholas Metallinos
Client Portfolio Manager
Nick maintains the largest client portfolio, preparing tax returns and managing payroll for sole traders and partnerships. He specializes in VAT compliance and business accounting.
Kenneth Rock
Tax Specialist
Ken focuses on HMRC tax investigations, construction industry schemes, and payroll compliance. He manages employee benefits and National Insurance contributions for corporate clients.
Lorraine Clutterbuck-Jones
Accountant
Lorraine prepares accounts for small businesses and limited companies. She works part-time while managing parental commitments and provides tax compliance support.
Questions
What services does A.W.G. Warren & Son offer?
We provide tax returns, payroll, company secretarial work, business advisory, and specialist services like inheritance tax planning and forensic accounting.
How long has the firm been operating?
Established in 1931, we have over 90 years of continuous chartered accountancy experience in Cardiff.
Are you independent of financial services providers?
Yes, we maintain full independence to ensure unbiased advice tailored exclusively to client needs.
Do you offer Saturday appointments?
Yes, Saturday mornings are available by appointment for client convenience.
How do you handle client confidentiality?
We adhere to strict data protection standards and maintain independent, secure records management.