Business Details
Expert Accountants in Dorset, UK
Casterbridge Hardy is a dynamic accountancy practice serving clients across the UK, Gibraltar, Europe, and globally. Established with a commitment to clarity and professionalism, we prioritise understanding each client's unique short-, medium-, and long-term goals. Our team combines extensive experience in accountancy, taxation, and business advisory to deliver tailored solutions. We specialise in minimising tax liabilities while ensuring compliance, preparing accurate financial statements, and providing strategic business valuations.Our approach focuses on demystifying financial complexities, offering transparent guidance to help clients measure progress and make informed decisions. With a heritage rooted in Dorset and Hampshire, we maintain a client-centric ethos, avoiding hyperbole to deliver practical, results-driven support. Our expertise spans personal and corporate tax planning, payroll management, audit services, and digital accounting systems, ensuring comprehensive coverage of modern financial needs.
Services
Accountancy
Tax Planning
Bookkeeping
Business Valuations
Auditing
Payroll Management
VAT Returns
Company Formation
Financial Planning
Tax Dispute Resolution
Highlights and features
- We offer personalised accountancy services tailored to individual client needs
- Our team holds extensive qualifications in accountancy, taxation, and business management
- We specialise in tax-efficient employee remuneration and inheritance tax strategies
- We provide business valuations for unquoted companies and dispute resolution support
- Our practice combines industry-leading software with hands-on client support
What people say
Fantastic service
Excellent accountancy knowledge
Best accountant in the area
Worth every penny
Highly recommend
Services
Accountancy
We prepare accurate financial statements and statutory accounts tailored to business requirements. Our services ensure compliance with Companies House filings while maintaining confidentiality through abridged accounts. We deliver timely reporting aligned with client deadlines and provide clear explanations to support strategic decision-making.
Tax Planning
Our tax planning services cover personal and corporate taxation, VAT strategies, and inheritance tax mitigation. We utilise specialist software and HMRC resources to identify legal tax savings. The service includes IR35 advice, profit extraction strategies, and employment status assessments to optimise tax positions.
Bookkeeping
We manage complete bookkeeping processes including VAT returns, management accounts, and tax liability forecasting. Clients receive organised records and key performance indicators to monitor business health. Our system ensures compliance and simplifies VAT inspections through meticulous documentation.
Business Valuations
We provide valuation services for unquoted companies and unincorporated entities. This includes support for tax negotiations, mergers, and shareholder disputes. Our valuations incorporate market analysis, financial performance metrics, and strategic positioning to determine accurate business worth.
Auditing
Our audit services ensure compliance with regulatory standards while providing independent financial assessments. We specialise in statutory audits for limited companies and governmental organisations, delivering detailed reports that enhance transparency and stakeholder confidence.
People
Roger B Wilson
Senior Partner
Founder and senior partner with qualifications in accountancy and taxation. Trained by Grant Thornton and HMRC, he provides strategic leadership and expert guidance to clients and professional firms.
Khin Thant Sin Wilson
Partner
Specialist in accounting software implementation and payroll management. Holds expertise in QuickBooks, Sage, and auto-enrolment compliance, ensuring client peace of mind through efficient financial systems.
Rosie Darkin-Miller
Accountant
Audit specialist with experience supervising financial audits for large companies and government bodies. Provides expert solutions to complex audit challenges and regulatory requirements.
Lottie G - Durrant
Accountant
Recent recruit with industry and practice experience. Specialises in accountancy support during digital transformation, enhancing firm capabilities in Making Tax Digital compliance and bookkeeping services.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide accounts preparation, tax planning, bookkeeping, business valuations, audits, and payroll management tailored to individual and corporate needs.
Do you handle international tax matters?
Yes, we support clients globally with cross-border tax planning, compliance, and reporting requirements for businesses operating in multiple jurisdictions.
How do you assist with business valuations?
We assess company worth for mergers, tax purposes, and disputes using financial analysis and market benchmarks to deliver accurate valuations.
Can you help with Making Tax Digital compliance?
Yes, we provide software implementation and ongoing support to ensure businesses meet HMRC's digital tax reporting requirements efficiently.
What audit services do you provide?
We conduct statutory audits for limited companies and governmental organisations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and providing independent financial assessments.
Do you offer payroll management services?
Yes, we manage payroll processing, auto-enrolment, and compliance reporting to ensure accurate employee payments and regulatory adherence.
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