Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Wootton Bridge
Harrison Black is a forward-thinking and well-established firm of independent Chartered Accountants based in Wootton Bridge, Isle of Wight, UK. Founded in 1905, we employ around 20 staff with extensive experience in accountancy and business advisory services. Our team utilises the latest technology to deliver fast and efficient solutions tailored to clients' needs. We specialise in auditing, corporate and personal tax services, company secretarial work, business start-up assistance, and retirement strategies. Our sister company, Harrison Black Investment Services, provides independent financial advice to complement our core offerings. We maintain a high rate of client recommendations by prioritising professional support and practical business solutions.Our services extend beyond annual accounts preparation to include ongoing development guidance for businesses of all sizes. We handle specialist audits for charities, healthcare providers, legal firms, and property agencies. Clients benefit from direct access to experienced directors who understand their unique circumstances. Our statutory audit registration (C001169488) and regulation by ICAEW underscore our professional standards. We provide tailored tax planning strategies to maximise business reinvestment potential while ensuring compliance with evolving legislation. Our company secretarial services offer complete peace of mind regarding Companies Act requirements.
Services
Auditing & Accounting
Corporate Tax Services
Company Secretarial
Personal Tax Planning
Self Assessment
Capital Gains Tax
Business Start Up
Retirement Strategies
Bookkeeping
Payroll Services
Details
- Year established: 1905
Highlights and features
- We have over a century of experience in accountancy services
- Our team consists of certified experts with extensive experience
- We offer a full range of services from audit to tax planning
- Our sister company provides independent financial advice
- We pride ourselves on a high rate of client recommendations
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Services
Auditing & Accounting
Our audit and accountancy services form the core of our practice. We prepare accounts for diverse clients including proprietors, partnerships, and limited companies. We provide ongoing business development support beyond annual accounts preparation. Our statutory audit services are conducted by experienced directors who maintain continuous client relationships.
Corporate Tax Services
We offer comprehensive corporate tax services covering compliance and strategic planning. Our expertise helps businesses optimise tax structures, utilise available reliefs, and ensure compliance with corporation tax self-assessment requirements. We advise on tax-effective business development strategies from start-up to exit planning.
Company Secretarial
Our company secretarial services ensure compliance with Companies Act requirements. We handle company formations, statutory filings, minute preparation, and ongoing company law advice. This service provides business owners with complete peace of mind regarding regulatory obligations.
Personal Tax Planning
We provide year-round personal tax advice covering income tax, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax planning. Our services help individuals retain more of their wealth through strategic tax planning. We also offer estate planning assistance through our investment services division.
Business Start Up
Our business start-up services guide new entrepreneurs through the formation process. We assist with business structure selection, financial planning, registration procedures, and bank relationship establishment. We offer free initial consultations to help new businesses launch successfully.
People
Elizabeth Dack
Chartered Accountant
Elizabeth Dack ACA FCCA is a qualified accountant with extensive experience in business advisory services. She specialises in providing practical financial solutions to local businesses while maintaining strong client relationships.
Andrew Garner
Chartered Accountant
Andrew Garner BA (Hons) FCA brings decades of accounting experience to our firm. He focuses on delivering comprehensive financial services to businesses across the Isle of Wight and mainland UK.
Gemma Ricketts
Chartered Accountant
Gemma Ricketts ACA provides expert accounting services with particular expertise in business compliance and financial reporting. She works closely with clients to ensure regulatory adherence while supporting business growth.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide auditing, accounts preparation, bookkeeping, VAT returns, and management accounts services for businesses of all sizes.
Do you help with business start-ups?
Yes, we offer comprehensive start-up support including business structure advice, financial planning, and registration assistance with Companies House and HMRC.
What tax services are available?
We offer corporate and personal tax planning, capital gains tax advice, self-assessment returns, and inheritance tax planning services.
How can you help with company compliance?
Our company secretarial services cover statutory filings, minute preparation, and ongoing compliance with Companies Act requirements.
What financial planning options exist?
Through our sister company, we provide retirement strategies, pension planning, and long-term investment advice tailored to business owners.
