Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Chartered Accountants in Cheshire
AGP Chartered Accountants has been providing professional accounting solutions since 1928, serving businesses across North West England and North Wales from offices in Runcorn, Warrington, and Chester. Our comprehensive services include financial accounts preparation, audit assurance, tax planning, payroll management, and business advisory for entities ranging from sole traders to large corporations. With a focus on building long-term client relationships, we combine technical expertise with personalized service to help businesses achieve financial clarity and growth.Our team of qualified accountants delivers compliance support for HMRC, Companies House, and regulatory bodies while offering strategic guidance through monthly reviews and tailored tax-saving strategies. As specialists in contractor accounting and charity audits, we maintain a commitment to excellence through continuous professional development and adherence to ICAEW standards.
Services
Financial Accounts
Audit Services
Tax Planning
Payroll Management
Company Formation
Contractor Accounts
Management Accounts
VAT Returns
Auto Enrolment
Charity Accounting
Details
- Year established: 1928
Highlights and features
- We offer 95+ years of accounting experience tailored to local businesses
- Our team provides personalized service with ICAEW-regulated audit expertise
- We deliver comprehensive solutions from company formation to tax planning
- Our contractor accounting specialists understand industry-specific requirements
- We maintain transparency with no hidden fees across all accounting services
Associations and certifications
- ICAEW
Services
Financial Accounts
We prepare statutory financial accounts for all business structures including sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, and charities. Our services ensure compliance with HMRC and Companies House requirements while providing accurate financial reporting for decision-making. We handle year-end accounts, corporation tax returns, and regulatory submissions with attention to detail.
Audit Services
Our ICAEW-regulated audit services provide independent assurance on financial statements for shareholders and stakeholders. We conduct statutory audits, grant compliance audits, and independent examinations for charities, ensuring transparency and regulatory compliance while offering business improvement recommendations.
Tax Planning
We offer strategic tax planning for individuals and businesses, identifying savings opportunities in income tax, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax. Our services include tax return preparation, HMRC compliance, and structured wealth management strategies for high-net-worth individuals.
Payroll Management
Our payroll bureau handles full payroll administration including payslip production, PAYE/NIC calculations, and end-of-year returns. We ensure compliance with real-time information requirements while offering cost-effective solutions that free business owners to focus on core operations.
Company Formation
We provide comprehensive company formation services including entity selection, name availability checks, and incorporation. Our support covers legal structure advice, registered office provision, and ongoing secretarial services to ensure compliance with Companies Act requirements.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide financial accounts preparation, tax returns, payroll processing, and business advisory services tailored to SMEs across Cheshire and the North West.
Do you specialise in contractor accounting?
Yes, we're one of the few North West firms with specialist contractor accounting expertise, ensuring HMRC compliance and maximising income for contractors.
Can you help with charity audits and accounting?
Our team provides audit services, independent examinations, and statutory accounts preparation for charities and not-for-profit organisations of all sizes.
What tax planning services are available?
We offer personal and corporate tax planning, including inheritance tax mitigation, capital gains tax advice, and HMRC compliance support.
Do you provide payroll services for businesses?
Yes, our payroll bureau handles PAYE, NIC calculations, end-of-year returns, and auto-enrolment pension administration for businesses of all sizes.
Can you assist with company formation?
We provide complete company formation services including name availability checks, incorporation, and ongoing secretarial support for new businesses.