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Working in the cloud means you can take a lot of the time and hassle out of managing your business finances. It also makes things like payroll and accounts preparation so much easier. Allowing you to concentrate on what you do best - growing your business.

If you are wondering “what is this thing called the cloud?” think about when you use internet banking. Every time you access your bank data, you are using the cloud. The cloud makes data and software accessible online anytime, anywhere, from any device. With cloud accounting you keep your business books online. Online accounting software allows business owners connect to their data and their accountants from any device with an internet connection.

Cloud accounting software is perfectly safe to be implemented in any business. All our software partners have rigorous security measures in place, and all use high level data encryption.

We have partnered with a number of accountancy software packages and can tailor a solution to meet the size and needs of your business.

We are proud to be a Xero Platinum Partner which is the market leading cloud based accounting system in the UK. Benefits include:

  • it’s quick and easy to use
  • you can use it anywhere
  • it improves cash flow
  • it saves time – with everything in one ‘virtual’ cabinet there’s no need to compile & file paperwork

Whether you have just started a new business or want to switch to using accountancy software in an established business, our team can provide you with easy to understand training and ongoing expertise to ensure you make the most of the solution that is right for you.

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Autumn Budget 2025 – Review

Yesterday, Wednesday 26 November, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her second budget. We have sifted through the details which we feel will be the most significant to our clients, and we hope the following review will be helpful.

Congratulations to Hannah Bass

We are proud to share that Hannah Bass, from our Wealth Department, has been awarded The Certificate in Paraplanning Prize for her exceptional performance in the 2024 examination year.

Pound cost averaging – What’s it all about?

Pound cost averaging is a phrase which is often used in passing by financial advisers. A little, well-known perk often associated with making regular contributions into an investment. But what does it actually mean?

The Importance of Diversification

As financial advisers, we often talk about the value of diversification within an investment portfolio. This blog post clearly illustrates the concept of diversification through a striking visual — the quilt chart.

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It’s our passion

Everyone at GWA is passionate about providing Quality Advice and Quality Service to our clients. In return our clients recommend our services to family, friends and business contacts. Our team can feel proud, knowing that everyone plays a part our our client's success.

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We build partnerships

We take the time to get to know you. You’ll receive personal service from the partner matched to your individual needs, who will be your main point of contact throughout your relationship with GWA. It’s the way we have always built client relationships, often going back generations, based on trust, independence and expertise.

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We invest in ongoing training for all our team and keep up to date with technological changes to ensure we meet client needs as the world we operate in changes.