Armstrong Watson

Accountant · Montgomery Way, Rosehill Industrial Estate, James Watson House, Carlisle, England

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About us

The complete cloud accounting solution

With over 10 years Xero experience we are the largest independent UK Accountancy and Business Advisory firm enrolled on the Xero cloud accounting platform. We have extensive knowledge of the software and, alongside providing businesses with solutions for maintaining their accounting records, we are also able to provide a huge range of additional cloud based accounting services, including bookkeeping, VAT returns, tax returns, payroll services and management accounting via Xero.

Meet the team

Armstrong Watson advisors: 450 - Xero certifications: 158

To become certified, advisors complete learning modules on Xero’s key features and pass a practical exam.

Richard Woolgar

Head of Outsourcing

Xero advisor certified

Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.
Xero Migration

Has training and expertise in switching clients to Xero.
Trade & construction

Has training and expertise in advising on apps for trade and construction businesses.
Retail & ecommerce

Has training and expertise in advising on apps for retail and ecommerce businesses.
Professional services

Has training and expertise in advising on apps for professional services firms.
3 years Xerocon attendance

Utilising my 10+ years' experience of Xero and its app partners, my team build beautiful integrated accounts and business systems that let our clients take control and their businesses thrive.

Stuart Matthews

Cloud Accounting Specialist

Xero advisor certified

Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.
Xero Migration

Has training and expertise in switching clients to Xero.

I have been migrating a broad range of businesses to Xero for the last 8 years. I Specialise in charities, Sage and the more complex conversions such as those with bespoke software and integrations.

Andrew Hemingway

Cloud Accounting Specialist

Trade & construction

Has training and expertise in advising on apps for trade and construction businesses.
Retail & ecommerce

Has training and expertise in advising on apps for retail and ecommerce businesses.
Professional services

Has training and expertise in advising on apps for professional services firms.
Making Tax Digital VAT Ready

Has training and expertise in helping UK businesses meet the HMRC requirements for Making Tax Digital for VAT.
Xero Migration

Has training and expertise in switching clients to Xero.
1 year Xerocon attendance

With 10+ yrs experience in accountancy I help businesses owners gain efficiencies in their work. Engaging with them to focus on performance and achieving goals. An expert in the Xero app marketplace.

Matthew Hutton

Accounting Senior Manager

Xero advisor certified

Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.

I joined Armstrong Watson in 2018 & have 13 years’ experience working in practice. I am ACCA qualified. I look after a wide range of owner managed businesses specialising in the hospitality sector.

David Jones

Accounting Director

Xero advisor certified

Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.

I am the sector head for Family Businesses at Armstrong Watson LLP. I have extensive experience working across different size companies in a range of industries focusing on strategic business advice.

Armstrong Watson: Bank experience

Clients of Armstrong Watson connect to a range of banks via Xero. Armstrong Watson specialises in working with some of those banks; they can help with setting up bank feeds, and are knowledgeable about accessing bank loans and streamlining payments through Xero.

Bank connections

Airwallex
American Express (UK)
Bank of Scotland Business
Barclaycard Business
Barclaycard Personal
Barclays Business (UK)
Barclays Corporate (UK)
Barclays Personal (UK)
Capital on Tap
Coutts (UK) - Business
Cumberland Building Society
EqualsMoney
HSBC Business (UK)
HSBC Corporate (UK) - HSBCnet
HSBC Kinetic
HSBC Personal (UK)
Halifax
Handelsbanken
Lloyds Business (UK)
Lloyds Commercial (UK)
MBNA
Metro Bank (UK)
Monzo Business
NatWest
PayPal
Pleo
Revolut
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS)
Santander (UK)
Soldo
Starling Bank
Stripe
TSB (UK)
The Co-operative Bank (UK)
Tide
Virgin Money (UK)
Virgin Money Credit Cards (UK)
Wise Business
Zempler Bank

Armstrong Watson: Industry experience

Armstrong Watson works with businesses across a range of industries. They specialise in helping to choose apps that integrate with Xero to boost business performance for some of those industries.

Industry Specialist

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Industries Served

Accommodation and hospitality
Administration and support services
Agriculture
Arts and recreation
Construction and trades
E-commerce
Education
Finance and insurance
Healthcare and social services
Manufacturing
Marketing, advertising and consulting
Media and communications
Mining
Not-for-profit
Professional services
Public administration
Real estate and hiring services
Repairs and personal services
Retail
Transportation and storage
Utilities
Wholesale

Armstrong Watson : App experience

Armstrong Watson serves clients who use 23 different apps that connect and integrate with Xero.

Connected apps

Find us

Armstrong Watson has offices in 10 locations

Carlisle: Montgomery Way, Rosehill Industrial Estate, James Watson House, Carlisle, CA1, England; +44 01228 690100

Leeds: 10 South Parade, 3rd Floor, Leeds, LS1 5QS, England; +44 01228 690100

Glasgow: 24 Blythswood Square, 1st Floor, Glasgow, G2 4BG, Scotland; +44 01228 690100

Penrith: Gillan Way, Penrith, CA11 9GQ, England; +44 01228 690100

Skipton: Acorn Business Park, Number 3, Skipton, BD23 2UE, England; +44 01228 690100

Workington: Jubilee Road, Unit 23, Lillyhall Business Centre, Workington, CA14 4HA, England; +44 01228 690100

Kendal: Stramongate, First Floor East, Bridge Mills, Kendal, LA9 4UB, England; +44 01228 690100

Dumfries: 51 Rae Street, Dumfries, DG1 1JD, Scotland; +44 01228 690100

Northallerton: Armstrong Watson, York House, Northallerton, DL6 2XQ, England; +44 01228 690100

Hexham: Burn Lane, Hexham, NE46 3RU, England; +44 01228 690100

New to Xero? Armstrong Watson can help

Xero is beautiful online accounting software for smaller businesses. Armstrong Watson can help make your switch as smooth as possible.

Contact them to find out how they can help your business.

5 Years Xerocon Attendance ?

The firm shows a commitment to Xero and to professional development by having one or more of their people attend Xerocon, Xero’s annual global conference, for the number of years shown.
Partner since 2011

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We don’t review advisor listings and we don’t recommend or guarantee the service provided by any one advisor, so make sure you check them out yourself and get comfortable with them yourself.

Xero certification means that some or all team members have completed courses and been assessed by Xero as proficient in the use of the Xero application.

Xero specialisation means that some or all team members have completed several short learning modules to develop skills in that area.

Xero doesn’t assess any individual advisor’s or firm’s proficiency as an accountant, bookkeeper or financial advisor. And Xero certified advisors and advisors with industry or bank specialisations are not employees of Xero.

Armstrong Watson

Xero Migration

Making Tax Digital VAT Re…

Platinum champion partner

Partner since 2011

Xero payroll certified

Xero advisor certified