At LJS Accounting Services, the principles of responsibility and integrity are at the core of our operations. We understand the significance of our role in safeguarding against modern slavery and human trafficking and are unwavering in our commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships. Our efforts to combat modern slavery are reflective of our dedication to acting professionally, fairly, and with the utmost respect for the rights of individuals.
About Our Business
As a professional accountancy firm, LJS Accounting Services provides a comprehensive suite of accounting services to a diverse client base. We operate predominantly within the UK, adhering strictly to the legal and ethical standards required by our profession and those we set for ourselves. Our business activities span across various sectors, offering tax advice, bookkeeping, payroll services, and business consultancy, each area scrutinized for compliance with our high ethical standards.
Our Commitment
We are committed to ensuring that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in our supply chains or in any part of our business. Our Anti-slavery Policy reflects our promise to act ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships and to implement and enforce effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking is not occurring anywhere in our supply chains.
Due Diligence Processes
A fundamental component of our efforts against modern slavery includes rigorous due diligence processes when engaging suppliers and reviewing our existing partnerships. This due diligence is aimed at ensuring our partners uphold and reflect our high standards against modern slavery and human trafficking. Furthermore, we expect our suppliers to impose the same high standards on their own suppliers.
Ethical Conduct and Compliance
Ensuring the highest levels of ethical conduct involves the development and implementation of a series of internal policies designed to guarantee that we conduct business in an ethical and transparent manner. These policies underline our approach to labor rights, our zero tolerance towards corruption and bribery, and our overall commitment to creating a fair and ethical workplace.
Awareness and Training
To ensure a high level of understanding of the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking in our supply chains and our business, we provide training to our staff. We aim to equip our employees with the knowledge and tools required to identify and address potential risks related to modern slavery and human trafficking, ensuring adherence to our policies and the principles of ethical business conduct.
Monitoring and Effectiveness
Our commitment to combating modern slavery and human trafficking is underpinned by continuous monitoring of our internal practices and supply chains. We strive to enhance our policies and procedures to combat these crimes actively. Our approach to addressing modern slavery includes regular reviews of our policies, practices, and preventive measures to ensure they are effective.
Board Approval
This statement has been formally approved by the Board of Directors of LJS Accounting Services and will be reviewed and updated annually, reflecting our ongoing commitment to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chain.