Business Details
23 Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Crickhowell
Catherine A Williams is a chartered accountancy practice delivering professional, reliable, and client-focused financial services. Established in 2003, we combine technical expertise with personalized attention to detail, serving businesses and individuals across South Wales, South Herefordshire, and beyond. Our services span payroll management, VAT compliance, bookkeeping, taxation, and tailored advisory support for startups and established companies. With a team of qualified professionals, including Chartered and Certified Accountants, we prioritise client needs through proactive communication and practical solutions.Our expertise extends to specialist sectors such as farming, construction, property portfolios, and flat management accounting. We leverage cloud-based software and hands-on management accounting to streamline financial processes, ensuring compliance while empowering clients to focus on growth. Recognised for our commitment to quality, we maintain memberships with professional bodies like ICAEW and provide nationwide and international client support.
Services
Payroll Services
VAT Compliance
Bookkeeping
Startups Advice
Taxation
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in chartered accountancy.
- Our team includes FCA, FCCA, and ACA qualified professionals.
- We provide tailored advice for farming, construction, and property sectors.
- Our cloud-based bookkeeping integrates with client workflows.
- We offer nationwide and international client support.
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
What people say
Professionally managed
Superb interactions
Essential partner
Expert in their field
Grow business with confidence
Services
Payroll Services
We offer comprehensive payroll solutions for businesses of all sizes, including RTI submissions, payslip generation, and pension auto-enrolment administration. Our experienced team ensures compliance with evolving legislation while handling employee onboarding, offboarding, and statutory payments. Clients benefit from accurate, timely processing and proactive support for complex payroll schemes.
VAT Compliance
Our VAT specialists manage returns, scheme selection, and HMRC correspondence for businesses. We support flat rate, retail, and margin schemes while providing strategic advice on voluntary registration and tax efficiency. With expertise in VAT inspections and turnover monitoring, we simplify compliance for clients across diverse industries.
Bookkeeping
We provide cloud-based and in-house bookkeeping using platforms like Xero and VT Transaction+. Services include management accounts, VAT return preparation, and tax liability forecasting. Our tailored approach ensures accurate financial records that support informed business decision-making for sole traders and limited companies.
Startups Advice
We guide new entrepreneurs through business structure selection, HMRC registration, and accounting system setup. Our support includes cash flow forecasting, tax planning, and compliance frameworks. We help startups establish robust financial foundations while identifying tax-efficient strategies for sustainable growth.
Taxation
We prepare and submit personal and corporate tax returns while identifying planning opportunities. Services cover self-assessment, company tax compliance, and deadline management. Our team provides strategic advice on tax efficiency, relief claims, and HMRC correspondence for individuals and businesses.
People
Catherine Williams
Director
FCA qualified with experience at PricewaterhouseCoopers and Wallace Williams Austin. Founded Catherine A Williams Ltd in 2003, specialising in trusts and succession planning. Leads local ICAEW Small Practitioners Group.
Gemma Indge
Director
FCCA qualified since 2011, specialising in flat management accounts and UK tax compliance. Appointed director in 2016, with expertise in financial advisory for diverse business sectors.
Josh Meredith
Chartered Accountant
ACA qualified in 2020, supporting sole traders and limited companies with accounts and tax returns. Skilled in accounting software, with responsibilities spanning VAT and complex client reporting.
Susannah McIntosh
Accountant
Joined in 2012 with ICAEW certification. Provides accountancy and tax support across the firm, leveraging 19 years of retail banking experience to assist diverse clients.
Aimee Wilsher
Payroll Manager
Joined in 2022 with prior office management experience. Manages payroll processes including auto-enrolment pensions, supporting clients from small businesses to large corporations.
Questions
What accountancy services do you offer?
We provide payroll, VAT compliance, bookkeeping, tax returns, business startup advice, and management accounting for sole traders, companies, and specialist sectors.
Do you work with businesses outside Wales?
Yes, while based in Crickhowell, we serve clients nationwide and internationally, including London-based businesses through remote support.
How do you handle complex payroll requirements?
Our experienced payroll team manages schemes from small businesses to large corporations, including RTI submissions, statutory payments, and pension auto-enrolment administration.
Can you assist with Making Tax Digital compliance?
Yes, we support clients transitioning to Making Tax Digital requirements using compatible accounting software solutions.
What specialist sectors do you work with?
We specialise in farming, construction, property portfolios, and flat management accounting, offering tailored solutions for these industries' unique challenges.
How do you support business startups?
We advise on business structures, register clients with HMRC, implement accounting systems, and create cash flow forecasts to establish strong financial foundations.
