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For more than 20 years, Warrener Stewart has been providing business advice and auditing services to independent London estate agent KFH. The Fulham based accountants were perfectly placed to assist KFH with the transition from one payroll system to another.

The Challenge

To temporarily assist with the payroll function and assist with the introduction of new software

Warrener Stewart has worked alongside KFH, a London based estate agent with over 50 branches across London, for nearly 20 years assisting with yearly audits, tax reviews and providing general business advice.  Recently, KFH found themselves in urgent need of Warrener Stewart’s assistance, when in the middle of a transition from one payroll system to another, a resignation left them with insufficient resource to complete the change and manage their  payroll at the same time. 

Payroll is a vital function within a business, one which if not executed properly can quickly impact on employee morale.  For a company like KFH administering payroll is a highly complex process, one which involves handling sensitive information. Enlisting support during this transitional period to assist the Payroll Manager and to ensure the smooth continuation of the monthly salaries was Financial Director, Paul Allerton’s key priority.

The Solution

“We needed people who could get stuck in immediately to ensure continuity to Payroll.”

Before taking up the position of Finance Director at KFH in 1995, Paul initially started his accountancy career with Warrener Stewart. As part of his training he was seconded to work at KFH – which brought him to the attention of the directors who enticed Paul to leave private practice to work in house as their Finance Director.

As a former employee Paul had complete confidence that Warrener Stewart would send people who could walk in and instantly provide valuable support to the KFH department.

The Result

“It was comforting to know that we could trust Warrener Stewart implicitly.”

Warrener Stewart’s support proved invaluable, freeing up KFH’s Payroll Manager to oversee the necessary transition to the new system and to assess what additional skills needed to be recruited to the department. 

Paul continues to turn to Warrener Stewart for their advice and support on a variety of issues as and when they arise, as well as retaining them for auditing and tax advice.

Client's View

“Warrener Stewart has an extremely broad spectrum of skills; they really understand the business and can be trusted to come up with credible solutions. Their breadth of knowledge is outstanding given the size of the company; it is easily on a par with some of the larger practices.”

 

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Customer Profile

  • SMEs
  • HR departments
  • Companies with multiple locations

Business Advice

  • Outsourcing Payroll 
  • Introducing a PAYE scheme
  • Tax Planning 
  • Administering  Employee Share Save schemes

“For the past 20 years Warrener Stewart has consistently given good advice... going above and beyond their remit.”
Theo Brehony - London Preparatory School Limited