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50+ Years
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Trusted Accountants in Wigan
Fairhurst is a professional accounting firm with over 85 years of experience serving businesses and individuals nationwide. Our team of highly experienced accountants delivers personalized services tailored to each client's unique needs, helping businesses streamline finances, improve productivity, and achieve long-term success. We specialise in tax planning, corporate finance, payroll services, and business advisory, with expertise across diverse sectors including construction, charities, retail, and hospitality. Our commitment to staying ahead of industry developments ensures clients receive up-to-date guidance on tax regulations, compliance, and financial strategies.

With a focus on building strong client relationships, we provide dedicated support through audits, management accounting, and digital solutions like Making Tax Digital. Our services extend to company formation, statutory compliance, and specialized tax planning for individuals and trusts, supported by BACS Bureau accreditation and audit registration with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
Services
Tax Accounting Corporate Finance Payroll Bureau VAT Services Management Accounting Bookkeeping Company Secretarial Business Start-up Audit Services Making Tax Digital
Details
  • Year established: 1940
Highlights and features
  • We offer dedicated accountants with sector-specific expertise
  • Our team provides proactive tax efficiency reviews and compliance checks
  • We deliver tailored financial strategies for businesses of all sizes
  • We maintain audit registration with a leading professional body
  • We combine 85+ years of experience with modern digital solutions
Associations and certifications
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Services
Tax Accounting
Our tax accounting services ensure compliance with evolving regulations while optimizing tax efficiency. We handle corporation tax returns, personal tax planning, capital gains tax strategies, and inheritance tax planning. With expertise in R&D tax credits and trust taxation, we help businesses and individuals legally minimize liabilities while maintaining full compliance with HMRC requirements.
Corporate Finance
We provide strategic corporate finance solutions including business acquisitions, cashflow forecasting, and financial health assessments. Our services support growth through debt restructuring, investment planning, and transaction advisory. We help businesses optimize financial resources while ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks across the UK and Ireland.
Payroll Bureau
Our BACS Bureau Accredited payroll service handles all aspects of employee compensation. We manage payroll processing, tax submissions, pension auto-enrolment, and statutory compliance. With automated systems and expert support, we ensure accurate, timely payments while maintaining adherence to HMRC regulations and employment law requirements.
Audit Services
We conduct statutory and non-statutory audits registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Our audit services enhance business credibility through rigorous financial scrutiny, system evaluations, and compliance checks. We provide assurance reports that strengthen stakeholder confidence and support informed decision-making for business growth.
Making Tax Digital
We support businesses transitioning to HMRC's Making Tax Digital requirements. Our services include software implementation, digital record-keeping, and VAT return automation. We help clients adopt compliant digital systems while improving financial management efficiency through integrated accounting solutions like Xero and QuickBooks.
Questions
What accounting services does Fairhurst offer?
We provide tax accounting, corporate finance, payroll, audit services, and business advisory solutions for businesses and individuals across the UK.
Are Fairhurst Accountants qualified professionals?
Yes, we are registered auditors regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales with 85+ years of combined experience.
Do you work with different business sizes?
We support sole traders, small businesses, and large corporations with tailored financial solutions adapted to each organization's specific needs.
How do you handle tax compliance?
We ensure compliance through regular tax efficiency reviews, automated HMRC submissions, and proactive updates on changing tax legislation affecting our clients.
What sectors do you specialise in?
We have specialist expertise in construction, charities, retail, hospitality, and heavy plant engineering sectors alongside general accounting services.