EKW Group

Accountant · Cricketers Way, 1 Pavilion Square, Westhoughton, England

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About us

A trusted accountancy partner for hundreds of organisations in the UK. Based in 3 offices around the UK, with offices based in Bolton, Sheffield and Essex, employing around 70 staff, we provide a one stop accounting solution,for all your business needs. Bespoke packages designed to your specific requirements, whether that's for basic compliance, tax planning or implementing growth plans we are here to support you.

Meet the team

EKW Group advisors: 50 - Xero certifications: 4

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

Chris Barlow

Tax Manager

Xero advisor certified

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

Has knowledge and experience of setting up payroll efficiently and ensuring a smooth payroll process.
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.
Xero Migration

Has training and expertise in switching clients to Xero.
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.

Tax Manager for EKWilliams Chartered Accountants Limited, part of ETL UK & The Pub Experts Limited

Peter Brassington

Director

Xero advisor certified

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

Over 20 years experience in the accountancy sector, both in industry and practice. By understanding a business, we get software that reports back to clients, showing performance and growth areas.

EKW Group: Bank experience

Clients of EKW Group connect to a range of banks via Xero. EKW Group 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

American Express (UK)
Bank of Scotland Business
Barclaycard Business
Barclays Business (UK)
Barclays Personal (UK)
Capital on Tap
HSBC Business (UK)
Handelsbanken
Lloyds Business (UK)
Lloyds Personal (UK)
NatWest
PayPal
Revolut
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS)
Santander (UK)
Soldo
Starling Bank
Stripe
The Co-operative Bank (UK)
Virgin Money (UK)
Wise Business

EKW Group: Industry experience

EKW Group 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
Arts and recreation
Construction and trades
E-commerce
Education
Healthcare and social services
Manufacturing
Marketing, advertising and consulting
Not-for-profit
Professional services
Real estate and hiring services
Repairs and personal services
Retail

EKW Group : App experience

EKW Group serves clients who use 7 different apps that connect and integrate with Xero.

Connected apps

Find us

EKW Group has offices in 3 locations

Westhoughton: Cricketers Way, 1 Pavilion Square, Westhoughton, BL5, England; +44 1942-816-512

Frinton-on-Sea: 143 Connaught Avenue, Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 9AB, England; +44 1255 850 002

Sheffield: Parkway Avenue, Ikara Business Solutions,, Sheffield, S9 4WG, England; +44 114 399 5673

New to Xero? EKW Group can help

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

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

Partner since 2015

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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.

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EKW Group

Xero Migration

Making Tax Digital VAT Re…

Platinum champion partner

Partner since 2015

Xero payroll certified

Xero advisor certified