Specialist sectors

Offering you access to specialist knowledge and advice

The breadth of knowledge offered by our professional teams means that we can provide specialist advice to those in the following sectors:

  • Charity and not-for-profit
  • Leisure and tourism
  • Professional practices

Charity and not-for-profit
Simpkins Edwards is experienced in working with clients in the charity and not-for-profit sector, delivering the right balance between public accountability, meeting your responsibilities as Trustees, and making the best use of your hard earned resources. We are familiar with the particular reporting and accounting requirements set out in the Charities Act 2006 and help you to understand which areas are applicable to you, ensuring you meet your legal obligations while getting the most out of the process.  

Our services cover:

  • Preparation of the Annual Report and the accounts
  • Compliance with changing regulations
  • Operational efficiency and internal controls
  • Tax planning, including tax effective donations, charity trading, reliefs and exemptions
  • Advice for the investment of funds

Contact us to find out how we can help you.  


 Leisure and tourism
The leisure and tourism industry in the South West is a significant contributor to the economic well-being of the region. We recognise the specific practical and business requirements of our clients within this important sector, tailoring our services to meet these needs. We help pinpoint areas to increase your efficiency, develop your business further and, when you are ready to move on, plan your exit strategy to capitalise on your investment.

Our services cover:

  • Statutory audit and review of operation efficiency
  • Cashflow and cash management
  • Accounts preparation
  • Acquisitions and disposals
  • Investment for growth
  • Tax planning
  • Maximisation of personal income and profit extraction

Contact us to find out how we can help you.  


 Professional practices
As a professional firm, we have a natural empathy with our clients in the professional sector and the need to comply with detailed regulations. Our experience covers the control and security of clients' money as regulated by the Law Society, the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and the National Association of Estate Agents. In addition, we offer a full range of accountancy services, tax advice and business consultancy to individuals in practice or professional partnerships including doctors, barristers, dentists and consultants.

Our services cover:

  • Compliance with reporting regulations
  • Performance reviews
  • Admission of new partners
  • Exit route planning and succession
  • Self assessment tax returns
  • Litigation support

Contact us to find out how we can help you.