Reasons to pick PS Accountancy for your Accounts, Tax & VAT Returns

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Paul’s foundation years were working for a practice of Chartered Accountants, Wenn Townsend & Company in Oxford, from 1983 - 1986, where he was employed as a Trainee Chartered Accountant, where he gained much experience in completing tax returns, VAT returns and bookkeeping, eventually gaining his professional qualifications. 

Then from 1986 – 1992, Paul worked for Arthur Young / Ernst & Young, in Reading and Swindon (one of the ‘big four’ international firms of Chartered Accountants), where he progressed from his initial role as Chartered Accountant / Qualified Senior, to Supervisor, to Assistant Manager and then to Audit & Business Services Manager, all within three years. 

From 1992 - 1994, he worked in a practice of Chartered Accountants called Warrener Stewart & Company in London, as Chartered Accountant, Associate / Partner Designate. 

Paul's working experience in other commercial companies as an accountant includes all of the following examples:

Pascal & Company from 1994 - 1997, as a Chartered Accountant, Financial Accountant. 

Fruit of the Loom from 1997 - 1999 as a Chartered Accountant, European Finance Manager in various european countries. 

Then Paul did various other accounting contracts between 1999 – 2005, which include those with ILTS UK Limited; Lucas Aerospace; W H Smith; REL Acoustics; Rotometrics International Limited in the USA; Leicestershire County Council; and DMQA Technical Services Ltd. 

PS Accountancy was first formed in 2005 and then PS Accountancy & Taxation Services Limited was incorporated in May 2016, with Paul Startin as Director and Chartered Accountant.

Paul is a QuickBooks Online Advanced Certified Gold ProAdvisor. He is able to provide you with convenient and secure online cloud & mobile phone app accounting and bookkeeping solutions.

Paul has studied statistics and econometrics; he has a BSc (Honours) in economics; and a further MA Post Graduate Degree in Heritage Management. 

Paul is familiar with various accounting packages that include QuickBooks Online, Sage, AS400, Oracle, Pegasus, Andica, CFP, Iris Kashflow & Iris Bureau Payroll. 

Paul has now been designated as an FCA rather than an ACA, which is the ICAEW's recognition of more than 10 years experience as a Chartered Accountant. 

Paul holds a Practicing Certificate and Professional Indemnity Insurance with Ambant Underwriting Services Limited of Marlow House, 1a Lloyd's Avenue, London, EC3N 3AA for work undertaken in connection with the business PS Accountancy & Taxation Services Limited. 

The Chartered title is an internationally recognised professional designation indicating the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct, up-to-date technical expertise and the capabilities of a qualified professional. 

ICAEW Chartered Accountants can be recognised by the ACA or FCA after their name.  They are taught to listen and question, to ensure that the decisions and recommendations they make are of the highest standard. Their high-quality advice, sound judgment and insight into the issues affecting your finances are second to none.

They have in-depth knowledge and technical expertise gained from rigorous academic training, and the ability to apply it to all financial situations. This gives them an independent perspective you can trust.

ICAEW regularly receives complaints - from ICAEW members and from members of the public - about individuals and organisations who describe themselves as 'Chartered Accountant(s)' or who use the letters ACA or FCA after their name when they are not entitled to.  Always check any accountants credentials very carefully. 

ICAEW's Code of Ethics (the Code) sets out five fundamental principles, which guide members’ behaviour as follows:

• Integrity
• Objectivity
• Professional competence and due care
• Confidentiality
• Professional behaviour

ICAEW is committed to enforcing the Code through disciplining members who do not meet reasonable ethical and professional expectations of the public and other members. 

ICAEW assesses all complaints to determine if they constitute a disciplinary matter. Failure to follow the Code may result in a member becoming liable to disciplinary action.

 As all ICAEW members are bound by a code of ethics ensuring their professionalism and responsibility to their clients, you can rest assured that no matter how big or small your financial query, you can rely on an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.

ICAEW Chartered Accountants:

• Have completed a minimum of three years’ in-depth training, including practical experience.
• Are current members of ICAEW – The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
• Are committed to continuing professional development training every year to keep their knowledge and skills up to date.
• Are bound by ICAEW’s Code of Ethics.
• Are subject to ICAEW’s disciplinary procedures.
• Are required to hold a Practising Certificate and Professional Indemnity Insurance if they offer professional services to the public.
• Are part of ICAEW’s Practice Assurance scheme, which demonstrates their commitment to quality assurance, and upholding and developing the highest professional standards.