Kelwyn Shaw ACA

Profile

Kelwyn Shaw is an Accounts Manager at Dixcart International Limited, where he is responsible for managing bookkeeping, VAT compliance, management reporting, and year-end statutory accounting for clients. His specialisations include reporting requirements under UK GAAP, assisting clients with implementing cloud-based accounting packages, and streamlining their bookkeeping processes and management reporting. Many of the clients Kelwyn works with have an international element, such as subsidiaries of overseas groups or UK parent companies with subsidiaries outside the UK. He assists clients in setting up new businesses in the UK, establishing their accounting systems, and managing their UK compliance.

Career Overview

Kelwyn qualified as an ICAEW member in May 2020. Prior to joining Dixcart, he worked as a Team Leader within the Business Services department of an international firm of Chartered Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisors. In this role, he primarily assisted high-net-worth individuals in managing the reporting compliance of their UK corporate entities. Kelwyn has a strong background in financial reporting and compliance, with a focus on providing tailored solutions to meet clients’ specific needs.

Approach to Client Service

Kelwyn’s approach to client service is built on hard work and respect. He makes an effort to get to know his clients and understand their businesses thoroughly, which helps him provide a high-quality service that is tailored to their actual needs. Kelwyn stays up to date with changes in the profession and software updates to ensure that the service provided is of the highest possible standard. He is committed to going out of his way to meet reporting deadlines and deliver exceptional service.

Expertise and Specialisations

Kelwyn’s main areas of expertise include financial reporting requirements under UK GAAP and assisting clients with implementing effective accounting systems to streamline bookkeeping and management reporting. He specialises in advising on VAT, financial reporting, and cloud-based accountancy software solutions, particularly Xero and its integrated applications. Kelwyn has also assisted with financial due diligence on mergers and acquisitions, showcasing his ability to handle complex financial projects.

Professional Development and Qualifications

Kelwyn holds a BTEC Award in Business Studies from Brooklands College, an AAT Level 4 Diploma in Accounting, and is ACA qualified. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales, reflecting his commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining high standards in his field.