Finance Awards 2019

34 | SME NEWS - Finance Awards 2019 Technology has permeated almost every area of business and society, and it shows no signs of slowing down. With constant improvement and innovation, it is no wonder that more firms and industries are looking to incorporate the latest technology into services. For Welsh-based accountancy and tax advisory firm williams lester accountants ltd., technology plays a vital role in delivering the best financial services possible. We profiled the firm to learn more about its successes. Best Bookkeeping & Tax Services Firm 2019 - Wales williams lester accountants ltd: Based across South Wales for more than ten years, williams lester is a group of accountants and tax advisors working with micro, small, and medium-sized businesses throughout the United Kingdom. Using the latest cloud technology, the firm aims to give its clients a near-real-time view of all their accounts, providing vital insights into businesses. These insights can offer more than just knowledge, but real tangible differences in achieving business and personal goals. Clients can experience the knowledge and technical know-how of a technology firm, coupled with the expertise of an accountancy firm, and the personability of an SME. This all culminates in a successful tax advisory firm unlike any other in the region. Since the firm’s inception, its mission has remained the same; to change the lives of clients for the better. The team at williams lester achieve this through a multitude of ways, but the core competency of the firm is using cloud-based technology. Helping clients run their businesses in the most efficient and least time-consuming ways, the team works hard uncovering the best technology solutions. Not only does this enhance the business itself through increased revenue and profits, but it can also help ensure that staff wellbeing is looked after through the reduction of stress points. Where some other accountancy firms have chosen to not embrace the changes that HMRC and modern technology are bringing about, williams lester are at the forefront. Advocating and pioneering the technological advancements at work within accounting, the firm constantly review both its systems and procedures to ensure it is giving clients the best possible chance of achieving personal goals in a rapidly-changing world. Able to offer near-real-time views of business accounts, decisions can be made that much quicker in pursuit of profitability and corporate excellence. For the team, it is about more than just offering cloud-based technology and digital systems for reviewing accounts and gaining near-real-time insights. williams lester are also keeping up to date on new technologies becoming more com- monplace within the financial industry. As artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain technology enable greater levels of efficiency and unprecedented audit trails, there will undoubtedly be a profound impact on the tax industry. williams lester has expertly positioned itself to become one of the prime bookkeeping and tax advisory services able to help clients through a digital transformation. In order to ensure that the perfect blend of technology and accounting service is delivered together, williams lester employs the perfect team that brings that knowledge together. Not content to simply employ the right staff and pool the right knowledge, the team are constantly seeking ways to improve that knowledge. By learning and receiving regular training in areas other than accounting, the firm continues to improve its services for clients. The result is a brilliant and talented team of staff who can deliver that service, and offer a greater sense of satis- faction to the clients. An award-winning combination, williams lester’s blend of unparalleled client satisfaction and innovative bookkeeping and tax services has seen the firm catapulted to new levels of advisory excellence. The success has been nothing short of outstanding. With more offices on the way in 2020/21, the region of South Wales can expect even greater levels of service. Above all else however, williams lester bring an ethos to think differently and encourage businesses to change for the better. This encouragement and exciting new technology has enabled the team to help clients make real, tangible differences in their companies across the United Kingdom. Contact Details Company: williams lester accountants ltd. Contact: David G. Poole Website: www.wlaccountants.co.uk williams lester BRILLIANT ACCOUNTING SOLUTIONS L W