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About Axil Accountants LTD

Meet the people
behind your accounts.

Accounting with a human connection

Axil Accountants Ltd is a two-partner, AAT-certified firm helping UK businesses grow sustainably through smart technology, quality accounting and access to new markets.

Our purpose

Problem-solving accounting.
For a modern business world.

We deliver practical solutions while maintaining the highest quality in accounting. As a fully paperless firm, we use digital ways of working to reduce our environmental impact.

Better financial performance starts with collaboration, regular contact and quality conversations. We take time to understand the specific needs of your organisation and find smarter ways to work.

We are an official Xero partner. Alongside QuickBooks and Sage, Xero helps us give clients clearer, real-time financial information.

The people you’ll work with

Experience you can
have a conversation with.

Professional knowledge, practical experience and a shared commitment to helping you make confident financial decisions.

Anastasia Gibb

Managing Partner

Anastasia Gibb

An accountant’s expertise. An entrepreneur’s perspective.

AAT · 15+ years in accountancy

With over 15 years of experience in accountancy, Anastasia has built her career working with organisations ranging from small independent accounting practices to Top 100 UK firms. She has supported entrepreneurs, business owners and growing companies, helping them build strong financial foundations and develop sustainable business strategies.

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With an entrepreneurial mindset, Anastasia has built relationships with market leaders across the UK and internationally. She helps clients internationalise their businesses and explore new markets, growing her client base through referrals and a commitment to delivering cost savings.

Her expertise goes beyond traditional accounting. She works closely with clients to provide practical business advice, financial guidance and strategic insight that helps businesses grow, improve profitability and navigate the UK regulatory environment.

Her entrepreneurial background gives her first-hand understanding of the challenges business owners face. This helps her deliver advice that is technically sound and commercially practical.

Alongside her professional practice, Anastasia trains and mentors people entering the accounting profession, helping them develop their careers and gain confidence within UK accounting practices. She works extensively with Xero and QuickBooks to help businesses move to efficient digital financial management.

Her mission is to combine professional expertise, modern technology and practical business understanding to support entrepreneurs and companies in achieving long-term success.

Umar Farooq

Partner

Umar Farooq

Clear numbers. Straightforward conversations.

ACCA · 17+ years in audit & accountancy

Umar has over 17 years of experience in audit and accountancy, including working with FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 clients earlier in his career. He now works closely with owner-managed businesses, supporting them with accounts, tax and day-to-day financial matters.

He takes a practical and straightforward approach, helping clients understand their numbers and make informed decisions about their business. Umar also has a strong interest in using technology to simplify accounting processes and give clients clearer, real-time visibility of their finances.

Halyna Stankevych

Account Assistant

Halyna Stankevych

Thoughtful support, down to the details.

15+ years in the Ukrainian banking sector

Halyna Stankevych is an Account Assistant at Axil Accountants LTD with over 15 years of experience in the banking sector in Ukraine. She supports the team with client communication, document management and the preparation of accounting records.

Halyna is a student at UCL and is also studying towards ACCA, continuing to develop her professional knowledge in accounting and finance.

How we work

We listen first.

Your business, financial goals and challenges shape the support we provide. Clear communication and trust underpin every relationship.

We keep learning.

Our team stays up to date with UK tax legislation, HMRC regulations and digital accounting developments.

We connect the details.

We use Xero, QuickBooks and Sage to help you manage finances efficiently and access real-time financial insights.

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