Keith Chisholm is an accomplished Auditor with over 30 years of experience in the financial sector. Trained in London with a top 20 UK firm, he spent 14 years of his career at Howard Worth, which merged with WR Partners in 2020, where he currently serves as a Senior Audit Manager. Before focusing on audit, Keith assisted business with management accounts and corporate finance work, showcasing his versatile skill set and breadth of expertise.
Throughout his career, Keith has worked within the practice industry, except for a year spent working on the Welbeck Estate. Keith has extensive experience of corporate audits as well as significant expertise within the Charity and Education sectors. As the manager responsible for all Academy and most Charity audits at WR Partners, he has demonstrated his deep understanding of these sectors’ specific challenges and intricacies. Furthermore, Keith has been the manager for several large audit clients for many years, and his guidance has helped clients improve their accounting systems significantly.
Among his accomplishments as an Accountant, Keith takes pride in his work, which helped a charity client enhance their systems to manage and control accounting for over 2000 payroll clients more efficiently. He has also played a pivotal role in preparing forecasts for a £10 million loan application in the farming sector, which was the largest application Barclays had ever received at that time. Additionally, Keith has provided financial forecasts for various businesses seeking finance, contributing to their growth and success.
Keith’s approach to audit work centres around client communication and active listening. He stays up to date with the latest trends and developments in the business world through an extensive CPD program, ensuring that his audit advice is always grounded in current knowledge.
As a guiding principle, Keith believes in offering audit advice based on sound knowledge and leveraging the collective experience of the entire practice where necessary. He collaborates closely with clients to identify their needs and delivers customised audit solutions to meet their goals. Keith’s communication style is insightful and approachable, putting clients at ease during discussions and building a solid rapport.
When facing challenges, Keith employs comprehensive audit strategies tailored to each business’s unique circumstances, empowering them to overcome obstacles and achieve their desired outcomes. His dedication to excellence has earned him the ACA qualification, demonstrating his commitment to professionalism and continuous improvement as an Auditor.
Keith’s professional affiliations include membership with reputable industry organisations, enhancing his network and access to valuable audit resources. While he has not actively sought references or testimonials, his clients hold him in high regard, and many would be willing to vouch for his exceptional audit services.
In summary, Keith Chisholm is a highly experienced Auditor and Senior Audit Manager at WR Partners. His dedication to delivering high-quality audit solutions and personalised advice has contributed significantly to the success of numerous businesses and organisations throughout his impressive career.
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