Our Service
AUDIT & ASSURANCE SUPPORT
Audit & Assurance Services for UK Businesses
Strengthen confidence in your financial information with a structured audit and assurance process. SNS Accountancy supports UK businesses with audit readiness, evidence preparation, financial reporting review, internal controls and coordination for the agreed engagement. Whether the requirement comes from company law, a lender, investor, board or internal governance process, we help make records clearer, questions easier to answer and the overall review more efficient.
What's Included
Audit Scoping & Readiness
Early review of the reporting period, records, key balances, deadlines and evidence requirements so the engagement can begin with fewer avoidable gaps.
Financial Statement Review
Review of the draft financial statements, supporting schedules and key accounting treatments before they are presented for formal audit or stakeholder review.
Audit Evidence Preparation
Organisation of reconciliations, invoices, contracts, bank evidence and other supporting documents into a clear, trackable information pack.
Internal Controls Review
Assessment of selected financial processes and controls to identify weaknesses, inconsistent approvals or record-keeping risks that may require improvement.
Assurance & Review Engagements
Agreed assurance or review work designed around the purpose, intended users and applicable professional requirements of the engagement.
Statutory Audit Coordination
Coordination of information, queries and timelines with the appropriately registered auditor where a statutory audit is required.
Service Benefits
Better Prepared Records and Greater Stakeholder Confidence
Audit and assurance work is most effective when the underlying records are complete, reconciled and easy to trace. Our approach helps reduce delays, improve the quality of supporting evidence and give directors or other stakeholders a clearer view of financial reporting and control issues.
Benefits
- A clearer audit trail from financial statements to source documents
- Earlier identification of missing evidence and unreconciled balances
- Reduced disruption during the formal review process
- Practical recommendations for financial controls and record-keeping
- More organised communication between management and the audit team
- Assurance work scoped around the intended purpose and users
How We Work
A Disciplined Approach to Audit and Assurance
Step 01
Scope & Independence Check:
The purpose, reporting period, intended users, deadlines and professional requirements are reviewed before an engagement is accepted.
Step 02
Planning & Information Request:
Key risk areas, records and evidence requirements are identified, and a practical timetable is agreed with management.
Step 03
Review, Testing & Query Resolution:
The relevant records and controls are reviewed within scope, with questions tracked and supporting evidence evaluated.
Step 04
Reporting & Improvement Actions:
Findings, outstanding matters and agreed recommendations are communicated in the appropriate report or management action plan.
Why SNS Consultancy
A Careful, Evidence-Led Assurance Process
Clear Scope
The purpose, deliverables and responsibilities are agreed before work begins so expectations remain realistic.
Evidence-Led Review
Conclusions are supported by records, reconciliations and appropriate documentation rather than assumptions.
Practical Communication
Queries are organised and explained clearly to reduce disruption for directors and finance teams.
Actionable Findings
Where weaknesses are identified, recommendations focus on realistic improvements to reporting and internal controls.
FAQs
What is the difference between an audit and an assurance review?
A statutory audit follows specific legal and professional requirements and results in an auditor’s opinion. Other assurance or review engagements may have a narrower purpose and different level of assurance.
Does every UK company need a statutory audit?
No. Eligibility depends on company size, group status, sector and other statutory conditions. Some companies may require an audit even when they meet certain size criteria, so the position should be checked for the relevant financial year.
Can you help if our records are not audit-ready?
Yes. Audit readiness can include reconciliations, evidence schedules, document organisation, draft financial statement review and a list of issues to resolve before formal testing begins.
Do you provide audit services in London?
We support businesses in London and across the UK. The mix of remote and on-site work depends on the engagement, records, location and agreed delivery arrangements.
How long does an audit or assurance engagement take?
Timing depends on the scope, business complexity, record quality, number of queries and availability of management information. A timetable is agreed after the initial review.
What information is normally required?
Typical information includes draft accounts, trial balance, bank evidence, ledgers, invoices, contracts, payroll data, tax records, board information and documentation for significant balances or transactions.
Ready to Prepare for Audit with Greater Confidence?
Speak with SNS Accountancy about your reporting deadline, evidence requirements and the type of assurance needed. We will help define the scope and next steps clearly.
