Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Trusted Chartered Accountants in Wigan
Established in April 1999, Derbyshire & Co & Co is a long-standing firm of chartered certified accountants dedicated to providing personalized, high-quality financial services. Our team of qualified professionals offers tailored support to businesses of all sizes, from startups to established enterprises, with a focus on simplifying complex accounting and tax regulations. We pride ourselves on our approachable nature, ensuring clients feel supported rather than overwhelmed by compliance requirements. Our services are adaptable to individual business needs, whether through hands-on bookkeeping, strategic tax planning, or digital record-keeping solutions.With two decades of experience, we combine technical expertise with a commitment to plain-speaking advice, helping clients achieve tax efficiency and operational clarity. Our North West location provides convenient access, though our remote capabilities ensure flexibility for clients nationwide. We prioritize transparency, offering cost estimates before work begins and flexible payment plans to accommodate client preferences. From payroll management to business plan preparation, our goal is to deliver reliable, client-centric solutions that foster long-term business success.
Services
Bookkeeping
VAT Returns
Payroll Services
Tax Planning
Business Plans
Company Formations
Making Tax Digital
Inheritance Tax Advice
Corporation Tax
Self-Assessment Returns
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of experience in chartered accountancy services.
- Our team provides tailored solutions for businesses of all sizes.
- Qualified staff deliver plain-speaking, approachable financial advice.
- Transparent pricing with free initial consultations and cost estimates.
- Flexible payment plans to suit individual client requirements.
Associations and certifications
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Services
Bookkeeping
Essential bookkeeping services tailored to business needs, ensuring accurate financial records compliant with HMRC requirements. We offer full-service bookkeeping or advisory support for businesses managing their own accounts. Digital record-keeping solutions help clients prepare for Making Tax Digital obligations.
Payroll Services
Comprehensive payroll management ensuring HMRC compliance through secure digital portals. Services include payslip generation, tax deduction calculations, and year-end documentation. GDPR-compliant systems provide employers and employees secure access to payment records and P60 certificates.
Tax Planning
Strategic tax planning services covering income tax, corporation tax, and capital gains tax. We optimize tax efficiency through allowable expenditure claims, dividend structuring, and advance planning. Services include inheritance tax mitigation strategies tailored to individual circumstances.
Business Plans
Professional business plan preparation for startups seeking finance or grants. Includes cash flow forecasts, profit projections, and market analysis. Tailored to specific funding requirements with cost estimates provided prior to engagement.
Making Tax Digital
MTD compliance services for VAT-registered businesses, including software guidance and bridging solutions. We assist with transitioning manual records to digital formats and submitting VAT returns through HMRC-approved systems.
People
Christine Derbyshire
Fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants
With over two decades of experience, Christine provides expert accounting guidance and strategic financial planning. Her approachable style ensures clients receive clear, practical advice tailored to their business needs.
Matthew Selby
Fellow of the Association of Accounting Technicians
Matthew specializes in payroll services and compliance, ensuring accurate HMRC reporting through secure digital systems. He supports clients with GDPR-compliant payroll solutions and employee documentation.
Elaine Lythgoe
Fellow of the Association of Accounting Technicians
Elaine focuses on tax compliance and business advisory services, helping clients navigate complex regulations. Her expertise covers corporation tax, VAT, and Making Tax Digital requirements.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide bookkeeping, tax planning, payroll, business plans, and Making Tax Digital compliance services tailored to small businesses.
Can you help with HMRC compliance and tax returns?
Yes, we prepare and submit tax returns, manage corporation tax calculations, and ensure compliance with HMRC regulations.
Do you offer flexible payment options?
We provide multiple payment methods including instalment plans to accommodate client financial preferences.
How do you support payroll requirements?
Our payroll services include payslip generation, tax deductions, and year-end documentation through secure GDPR-compliant portals.
Can you assist with business startup requirements?
We offer business plan preparation, company formations, and tax efficiency strategies for new businesses.
Do you provide digital accounting solutions?
Yes, we help transition manual records to digital formats and ensure Making Tax Digital compliance through software guidance.
