Shrewsbury accountant launches new full-time business

A Shropshire accountant has taken her business full-time after launching it as a side venture almost a decade ago.

Susan Davies previously provided her accountancy services on a part-time basis but has taken the plunge and moved to full time self-employment with the aim of expanding her business.

The Shrewsbury-based entrepreneur established SRD Accountancy Services in 2017, the same year she gained her ACCA Practising Certificate.

She worked for Heywoods Chartered Accountants in Shrewsbury as a manager for nine years from 2017 while also maintaining a small client base of her own but has now launched her own business full time.

Her experience includes working with a variety of businesses from sole traders to SMEs, covering a range of sectors from hospitality to farming, advising on matters such as bookkeeping, year-end accounts, VAT and the new Making Tax Digital legislation.

She is also planning to organise some seminars surrounding the new government initiative which requires businesses, self-employed individuals and landlords to use approved software to keep digital records and submit updates to HMRC.

Ms Davies said: "I have helped many people setting up first time in business so now I need to take on board some of my own advice.

"I have developed some strong relationships with my current clients and that's how I mean to go on.

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"Within the next 12 months, my aim is to become the go‑to accountancy partner for small business owners and company directors who want clear, practical support.

"My new customers should expect a very personal service that takes the stress out of compliance and challenging areas such as Making Tax Digital and payroll which is often underestimated.

"An accountant isn't just there to prepare the annual profit and loss sheet but to offer advice and support all year round."