Wilkins Southworth

Wilkins Southworth is a highly respected accountancy practice situated in Barnes, South West London, providing a comprehensive suite of financial services to businesses, organisations, and individuals. The firm operates as Chartered Certified Accountants and Registered Auditors, offering expertise across various financial disciplines. Its core services encompass accounting, auditing, personal tax, property tax, and corporate tax. Wilkins Southworth aims to deliver clear and effective solutions, assisting clients in managing their financial health and optimising their tax positions.

The firm specialises in tax advisory and planning services, catering to companies, company directors, and individuals. This includes expert guidance on complex offshore tax matters, with a particular focus on domicile and residence. Wilkins Southworth possesses extensive experience in interpreting Double Taxation Treaties and engaging with tax authorities globally, which allows the firm to navigate intricate international tax landscapes for its clients. The practice offers tailored solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), covering affordable auditing, personal and corporate tax, and property tax services, all designed to streamline finances and ensure tax compliance.

While Wilkins Southworth is primarily an accountancy firm and not a developer or operator of Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA), the company demonstrates significant expertise in the broader real estate sector through its specialised property tax and accounting services. The firm provides comprehensive property accountant services designed to help clients manage their tax obligations while pursuing their financial objectives. Wilkins Southworth's specialist property team offers a suite of services tailored to the unique needs of property owners and businesses within the real estate sector, including advice on tax-efficient property ownership structures, inheritance tax planning, and tax reliefs. The firm also offers dedicated accounting services for landlords, addressing rental income and expenses, tax deductions, and capital allowances, ensuring compliance with current tax laws.

This extensive experience with property owners, landlords, and real estate businesses positions Wilkins Southworth to provide relevant financial and tax support to entities involved in the student accommodation market. The firm's leadership, under founder Chris Wilkins, brings over 40 years of experience in advising individuals and businesses on financial strategies. Chris Wilkins, a Chartered Certified Accountant and Registered Auditor, established the firm after gaining extensive training and experience with major Chartered Accountant firms in the City of London. Wilkins Southworth operates with a partner-led service model, ensuring that initial client meetings involve a partner of the firm to thoroughly understand business affairs and identify opportunities for tax mitigation.

The company is committed to building long-term relationships with clients, providing advice and support to ensure financial success through tax-efficient accounting structures and strategies.