Testimonials
Richard Mew — Director, SGI Group Limited
We have been with Shaw Gibbs (formerly Wise & Co) since 2010 and are extremely satisfied with the tax and audit services provided for all the companies in our Group. They go out of their way to accommodate our requirements and are very professional, friendly, and reliable.
Steven Roberts
My annual tax return was clear and concise, giving me the minimum amount of work necessary for its completion.
Ken Shifrin
The service is excellent and I can’t think of areas that need improvement. I like the personal service and attention to detail. When I’ve queried any aspect of my tax affairs, your response has always been quick, cordial, and authoritative.
Rob Allen – Managing Director, Airpart.co.uk
We are a small busy aviation related business and in order to stay focused on the day to day aspects of running my company I decided to outsource the Payroll and PAYE administration of my 11 employees with Shaw and Gibbs. This has proven to be an excellent decision as they have handled this very promptly, diligently and discreetly for the past 5 years. I would have no hesitation at all in recommending Shaw and Gibbs to any other business looking to outsource Payroll and PAYE services.
Sue Pike – Operations Director, Oxford Air Conditioning Ltd
Megan in the payroll team is an absolute dream to work with, she is super helpful and a credit to the business.
David Reavley, Chief Executive Officer, Solar Water PLC
It is important to us to work with providers who will assist in enabling our time to be spent on the achievement of our objectives. The work we are carrying out is even more important to the world as we recover from the Covid-19 pandemic as Governments are focussing more on fresh water needs for agriculture and industry, not to mention water requirements for hygiene moving forward. We appointed Shaw Gibbs, having previously worked with Lynne Buchholz for tax advice and latterly being impressed with the approach that Sarah Gardener takes with her clients. As we plan for attracting further investment interest, it is satisfying to feel in safe hands with Sarah and the outsourcing team at Shaw Gibbs
Victoria Silberbauer, Axate Systems Limited
George has been absolutely amazing, he has quickly got under the skin of the business and we have a great rhythm of working together. He looks ahead and ensures that the reporting we need for the publishers and for our Board meetings is with us ahead of schedule. The payroll service is also efficient and well managed by Katie.
Kurt Knox – Chief Financial Officer, British Bakels
With our previous auditor, we felt we were a little fish in a big pond, we have now found a home with Shaw Gibbs where we have a collaborative relationship. Steve understands our business and we can draw on his expertise where there are intricacies of financial reporting or audit knowledge we do not have internally. Rachael works hard to ensure the audit process runs smoothly and to time which not only satisfies our UK operations but the reporting deadlines of our HQ in Switzerland.
William Nicholas, Driva Advisors Limited
Shaw Gibbs have been a critical component for me and my family getting our financial affairs sorted in Oxford. Alongside firms in the DFK association they have provided me with a responsive and detailed service which has helped to smooth my international expansion plans.
Long-standing client
Shaw Gibbs have provided audit and consultancy services to our business for several years. When it was required the Shaw Gibbs team provided a thorough and well thought out business valuation that greatly assisted us as management during a complicated transitionary phase.
Michelle Hollick, Lawrence Baker Limited
Kerry supported us during our recent recruitment initiative, in a bid to find the perfect Management Accountant for our business. Working together, we managed to attract and recruit the ideal candidate. Having Kerry’s support and knowledge of the industry during that process was invaluable. Kerry was efficient, effective and professional and has helped us to achieve our goal; in filling a key role to shape the longer term future of Lawrence Baker.
Philip Barclay – Managing Director, Clinical Innovations (Europe) Limited
Shaw Gibbs recently assisted in the successful sale of my business. Throughout the process they practiced clear communication and their expansive knowledge in the field was certainly advantageous. The team were brilliant to work with and I would thoroughly recommend them.
Nigel Harris – Chairman, Fresh Direct
Shaw Gibbs assisted in our most recent acquisition of The Personal Catering Company Limited which was essential in the development of the Fresh Direct London Operations. Shaw Gibbs’ involvement was invaluable in ensuring that the best deal was completed for Fresh Direct in the time required. We look forward to continue working with them on our future strategy and growth plans.
Karl Leitelmayer – Senior Manager Commercial, Lloyds Banking Group
Peter gives pragmatic business advice and is skilled with dealing with clients ensuring they meet their goals as efficiently as possible. I am happy to recommend Peter and his excellent team at Shaw Gibbs.
Nina Holt-shareholder of Stephenson Supplies
I am delighted with the acquisition of Stephenson Supplies by Consumables Solutions and to now have the freedom to move on to different things. The project was enjoyable for the majority of times and emotionally taxing at others, my family and I appreciated the help and support provided by Clifford and the Shaw Gibbs team.
Paul Hayman-CEO of MA Group
Our strategic focus over the last few years has been to build a robust, reliable and resilient capacity to deliver world class, efficient and effective property claim handling services to our chosen markets. This acquisition will allow the MA Group to capitalise on having three key assets under one roof being validation, restoration and property fulfilment services.
Graham Orriss-Chairman of The Revival Group Ltd
Having spent many years building a national franchise network offering the very highest standards of service to the Insurance claims market, we decided that time had moved on and the business needed rejuvenating and being given the opportunity to expand into a larger network.
Altan Salih – Owner, Depilex London
Peter Watts in the London office is very efficient, professional and friendly. I would not hesitate to recommend Shaw Gibbs as an organised and helpful firm who demonstrate great care and attention to their client’s needs.
Oege de Moor – CEO, Semmle (now GitHub)
Thank you for finding our new Office Manager for us. In her first month, she has already made a big impact on how we manage our office. Your assessment of her character and your judgement on her ability are both highly accurate.
Senior Adviser, The Chadlington Consultancy Ltd
I am a huge fan of the Shaw Gibbs team. I work most closely with Sarah Gardener and Georgi Pacetti. Sarah has been a source of calm and wisdom over the time I have worked with her. She is endlessly diplomatic and always adds value.
Chris Clements – Chairman, Oxfordshire Cricket
Without their help and support we would not have been in a position to support our coaches and workforce in the way that we are planning, a fantastic gesture
Pamela Steele – Founder & CEO, Pamela Steele Associates Ltd
Working with Kerry and Kate on our Employee Handbook was a very smooth process, which provided my team with a clear framework for their work. I appreciate their professional approach, understanding and adapting to our very unique structure and niche business.
Paul Hayward – Blake Morgan
When my client was faced with a particularly sensitive set of complaints of discrimination and the need for external HR support, only one name came to mind due to the quality of Kerry’s practise. Kerry repeatedly shows the value and the quality she brings to clients with her work, by being clever on her feet but thorough and empathetic at the same time.”
Alan Davey, Oxford Golf Club
The support we received from Shaw Gibbs recruiting two key positions was very good. They pre-screened applicants saving us time not dealing with unsuitable candidates. The most value was added in confirming the interview structure and questions so that we could gain the knowledge we needed whilst avoiding the many potential pitfalls. Kerry’s attendance at the interviews ensured a professional approach and she offered her unbiased opinions about the candidates’ suitability for the position. An added bonus was the psychometric testing that Shaw Gibbs did ahead of the interviews that added to our understanding of the candidates.
Paul Smith, Group Managing Director, Collegiate AC Ltd
Kerry has provided highly professional HR advice that is critical to us as a rapidly growing business. Kerry is thorough, efficient and pragmatic, and has delivered an excellent level of service.
Duncan Morris – Director, Victoria Land
Sarah Gardener goes out of her way to be available and provide the advice we need, when we need it. We are pleased with the move to Shaw Gibbs and are confident the strategic advice available is the level we require as our business evolves.
Nicole McDonald – Finance Manager, DRS Care Homes
I am able to ask Darshil questions which aren’t linked to a typical accounting service and he has always been able to help without fail. Every year, we have a meeting with Shaw Gibbs to discuss how everything is going and how we could move forward and this is incredibly useful. The Managing Director Peter comes to that meeting too and this is successful because Shaw Gibbs are really good at taking on feedback and improving.
Michelle Hollick, HR Manager, Lawrence Baker Limited
Kerry supported us during our recent recruitment to find the perfect Management Accountant for our business. Having Kerry’s support and knowledge of the industry during that process was invaluable she was efficient, effective and professional and has helped us to achieve our goal.
Andrew Lister – Partner and COO, VGC Partners
Shaw Gibbs came with a brand that was recognised and reputable. What makes a big difference is that Shaw Gibbs are willing to answer questions throughout the month and add value by helping us to improve our processes.
Martin Oates – Director, Poole Townsend
As soon as we began speaking to Shaw Gibbs, we were very impressed. I really liked the suggestions they came up with which demonstrated forethought into our specific situation. We actually saved some money by moving to Shaw Gibbs, even with our more complex structure.
Andy Clarke – LTI Metaltech
I am delighted that we chose to engage with Shaw Gibbs to support us through our acquisition of Vessco Engineering. Their experience and acumen were invaluable across all phases of the process, and certainly helped us to avoid many pitfalls along the way.
Gregg Latchams Limited
Angela combines a fantastic understanding of complex company finance structures with a down to earth pragmatic and practical approach to dealing with the day to day operational issues, a pleasure to work with.
Piers Clayden, Director at Clayden Law
When I had some internal share transfers to execute recently, SG took care of the paperwork – they really took the hassle out of it by efficiently preparing the paperwork and providing clear instructions on what to do. It really saved me a headache!
Richard Max – Managing Partner, Richard Max & Co LLP
Shaw Gibbs acquired my previous accountants and I was introduced to Peter O’Connell by them. From the outset, Peter took a very positive interest in us, and put in a lot of time and effort to ensure we were happy. The transition was smooth and it has been a very positive experience. Our main relationship has remained with Peter who we find to be reliable, pragmatic, commercial and available.
We value, and have confidence in the relationship with Shaw Gibbs, they take an interest in us, they give us good advice and we like, and trust them.
Jo Holmes – Finance Manager, SFA (Oxford) Limited
We have a very tight audit deadline as we need to report to South Africa in order for the numbers to be on the Stock Exchange. Shaw Gibbs will bend over backwards to make sure we get this done.
We’ve had Vinay for the last couple of audits and he’s so helpful. His is a really good sounding board when we are doing something a little bit outside the norm and takes time to explain the accounting implications.
Shellie Linter – Finance Manager, Senko Advanced Components
I’m really happy with Shaw Gibbs. There was some really technical European financial transactions they had to look at for this year’s audit and it was all dealt with really well. Shaw Gibbs’ key strength is its way of working and the culture of the company. All of the people we work with are very responsive, hardworking and easy to get on with. I really like them all.
Melissa Crahan — Financial Controller, Liftango
Liftango recently engaged with Mailk and the Grant Audit team at Shaw Gibbs. The services provided were really thorough and efficient and communication with the team was prompt and personable. I have no hesitation in recommending their services.
Dr Zhanet Zaharieva — Co-Founder & COO, Quantum Dice
Quantum Dice has engaged with Shaw Gibbs since 2021. We have been using a range of their professional accountancy services for several years, including payroll, invoicing, tax and benefits consultations and grant auditing. More specifically, we have been pleased to work with Malik Salim and the grants audit team on various multi-year Innovate UK grants over the years. Their highly specialist services based on accountancy excellence, expertise and quick delivery timelines make them a reliable partner.
Andy Clark – Commercial Finance Manager, LTi Metaltech
One thing about Shaw Gibbs that stands out to me is that I have access to all of the specialists and service offerings that I would possibly need without feeling like I’m working with a large corporate. It still feels like a single company, with a shared culture and approach, even though it has multiple locations.
Steve is an important part of the overall relationship we have with Shaw Gibbs, but I have also worked closely with two or three lead auditors. Importantly, they have all had a similar approach to auditing which is highly collaborative. This means that Shaw Gibbs are able to transfer the relevant knowledge properly within the organisation so that the audit process runs smoothly and efficiently year-on-year.
Jonathan Tibbetts, The Tibbetts Group
The driver for changing provider was us wanting a local adviser who could provide a level of care and personal attention that we have not entirely found to date. We wanted a firm who could deliver the specialist support we require to help us continue our growth through further acquisitions as well as to carry out annual compliance and planning.
Alan Kennedy, Smith Kennedy Limited
I am a business mentor and was a Chartered Accountant for 35 years. I have worked closely with, and made referrals to Steve Neal. It has been very good to work with Steve not least because his firm are technically sharp, efficient and very prompt. The staff work really well together and clearly love working for Shaw Gibbs.
Finance Director, Arctoris Limited
Shaw Gibbs have recently supported us with government grant audit report. Throughout this project, they have demonstrated a high degree of quality and flexibility, adjusting swiftly to the dynamic project-environment we were facing.
Prof. David Thomson PhD – Chairman & CEO, MMR Group
The MMR Group of companies has worked with Lorna and her team at Shaw Gibbs for many years. We value Lorna greatly. She is thorough, practical, direct, straight-talking and a real ‘breath of fresh air’ amongst financial professionals.
Interim Finance Director
It has been nice to work with a team that are so professional – It was a real pleasure working with all of you. I know it was a quick turnaround for the audit and I really appreciate the efforts you have all put in to make it happen as quickly as it has.
OATS Limited
It is with pleasure that I can comment on the favourable service and support that Shaw Gibbs provide to the OATS Group, both as Auditors and Financial Advisors as well as doing monthly payroll. Shaw Gibbs’ service provides timely expertise at a reasonable cost.
Sue Murphy – Amplivox Ltd
Having worked with Steve and his team at Shaw Gibbs in the past, I was very keen to work with them again when our existing accountants fell short of our expectations. I have no regrets. The change was painless, they were quick to understand our business needs, and we have just completed a stress-free first audit. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.
Jim Bergson – Managing Director, Bergson & Eaton Limited
My whole approach to business management and consulting was changed by the input of fresh ideas, management tools and advice from the Shaw Gibbs team. The effectiveness was easily measured in the profit improvement, the cost was recovered far quicker than I imagined.
Linda Lane, Griffin Glasshouses
We have been impressed with the personal service received from Shaw Gibbs, the speed at which our questions get answered and our accounts are attended to. The transition from Wise & Co to Shaw Gibbs has been seamless. Steve is always happy to explain any queries and helps us to find ways
Paul White – Director of Business Operations, Resuscitation Council UK
Shaw Gibbs has demonstrated its expertise on multiple occasions, having used them for ad-hoc advice in the past, there is clearly a high level of thought leadership amongst staff. Their organisation and efficiency has always impressed me and they have the ability to adapt to any potential problems that arise during a piece of work.
Communication is a big thing in this line of work, and Shaw Gibbs is great at getting back to us on-time as well as keeping us well-informed
Guy S Evans, Nitron Racing
Moving our accounts to Shaw Gibbs has allowed the company to grow to its next stage, having help, support and advice in areas that we did not realise even existed has been extremely useful.
Nisha Macpherson, En-bloc Cleanrooms
We have been clients of Shaw Gibbs for 19 years and have been extremely pleased with all aspects of their service. We use them for business accounts & tax and personal taxation and have found their advice to be of the highest quality. Shaw Gibbs are not just accountants but real added value business
Global VP of Finance, Aden & Anais
Our UK sales and marketing arm is in safe hands with Peter Watts and the team in the London office of Shaw Gibbs.
Peter Harrison, Bioventix
I have dealt with various staff from Shaw Gibbs with different degrees of seniority over the last 13 years. I have found them to be extremely capable and nice people to work with
Richard Knight – Trustee & Finance Director, Waverley Hoppa Community Transport
Hoppa, a Waverley-based community transport charity, have used Wise & Co (now Shaw Gibbs) as it’s auditors and advisors for more than 14 years.
We have found the major benefits of using them to be – convenient access to a local team, but combined with a professional ‘big company’ attitude.
Their advice and guidance on the ever-changing charity sector has been reassuring to myself, and all the other Trustees at Hoppa
Tom Briggs – Finance Director, STL Communications
Throughout the experience I have had with Shaw Gibbs, they have proven that they can provide a high quality service whilst still providing value-for-money.
Everyone I have interacted with at Shaw Gibbs has been a pleasure to meet; they have all represented the firm well and have contributed to building the strong relationship between our firms.
Michelle Lewis — Business and Finance Manager, Solden Hill House
I just wanted to put down on paper how invaluable that I have found the Northampton teams’ assistance throughout the years.
I would especially like to mention Jo & Smita who have helped me endlessly with queries in regard to management accounts and payroll. They are both approachable and nothing is ever too much trouble, even though my questions and knowledge may sometimes frustrate them. It is never shown.
Sarah Jameson – Wyoming Studios
As our business had grown substantially over the past few years we wanted to review how we looked at management accounts. The Sage output we received from our bookkeeper was inadequate and appeared to be inflexible, but after speaking to Shaw Gibbs who had such a proactive, positive approach to Sage, they managed to enthuse a cynical disinterested bunch that would really rather be doing anything else but accounts!
Small business owner
Many thanks for setting up the training with Georgi on Tuesday – she was brilliant in answering all my questions.
Gary Turner, Managing Director, Xero
The ability to shake off the shackles to growth is exactly what Shaw Gibbs is helping combat by seamlessly integrating with Xero.
June Horne, Regional Account Manager, Sage
Shaw Gibbs has a team of Sage experts who not only know the technical abilities of our software but have years of experience in implementing solutions in real business situations; they advise clients on how to use Sage to do far more than it says on the box!
Erin Elsmore-Wickens – Director, Leaseguard Group
We have been working with Shaw Gibbs for over 10 years now; the support and guidance they provide is integral to the smooth running of our finances. More recently they have managed our transition to online accounting in the form of Xero. The migration, training and guidance provided by SG has been excellent. Xero is so straightforward and easy to use, it has streamlined how we manage our accounts with SG and made management reporting quick and easy – we would be lost without it now.
Jamie Mills – Financial Controller, KYOCERA SGS Precision Tools Europe Ltd
We have worked with Shaw Gibbs for a number of years. From the outset, the team have provided expertise in their field, consistently responding to our enquiries in a timely manner and dealing with our parent auditors in the USA.
Chris Winchester – CEO, Oxford PharmaGenesis
We know Steve really well and trust him deeply. He really understands our business and how to ensure the audit runs smoothly each year.
Les Barnes – Finance Director, Marla Tube Fittings Limited
Steve has been our audit partner for the 20 years we have worked with Shaw Gibbs and he has built a brilliant, long-term relationship with me and a number of other people at Marla.
We have built a great relationship with Shaw Gibbs over time meaning that we know and understand each other and work well together.
I would say that the relationship we have with them is more of a partnership than a transactional relationship and I would definitely recommend them to a colleague in the industry.”