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Alex Adkins

Director

Areas of expertise

Alex is an Audit Director based in our London office, working within the Technology, Media and Telecommunications team. He also has significant experience auditing recruitment businesses and has a particular focus on controls‑based audits.

Experience

Alex joined S&W from Grant Thornton in 2022. He manages a diverse portfolio of clients, with a particular focus on technology and recruitment businesses. His clients range from large, private‑equity‑owned international groups reporting under IFRS to UK‑based start‑ups and scale‑ups that are owner‑managed.

Alex applies his experience in controls‑based audits to provide clients with valuable insights into their systems and controls, helping them prepare for potential future exits or simply to strengthen their overall control environment.

Notable client work and achievements

Alex works with some of the firms largest clients and has been a national team manager for London Audit for the last two years.

Professional qualifications/memberships

ACA

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