Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Accountancy Partner in Northampton
Established in 1934, Sawford Bullard has maintained its reputation as a trusted accountancy practice serving Northampton and surrounding areas. Our approach prioritises personal relationships, combining technical expertise with a deep understanding of clients' unique needs. With decades of collective experience, we deliver tailored financial solutions for businesses and individuals, ensuring compliance while optimising opportunities. Our team specialises in accounting, audit, tax planning, and business advisory services, supporting clients through every stage of growth. We remain committed to evolving with industry changes while preserving the core values that have defined our practice for generations.By focusing on transparency and long-term partnerships, we help clients navigate complex financial landscapes with confidence. Our dedication to continuous learning ensures we provide up-to-date, strategic advice that aligns with current regulations and market conditions. This balance of tradition and innovation enables us to deliver exceptional service that extends beyond basic compliance. Clients benefit from our proactive approach, which identifies potential challenges and opportunities before they become critical issues. This philosophy has fostered enduring relationships with businesses and individuals who value expert guidance delivered with genuine care.
Services
Accounting
Audit Services
Bookkeeping
Business Advice
Company Secretarial
Corporation Tax
Payroll Services
Personal Tax
VAT Returns
Cloud Accounting
Details
- Year established: 1934
Highlights and features
- We have over 90 years of experience serving Northamptonshire businesses
- Our personal approach combines technical expertise with genuine client understanding
- Comprehensive services covering accounting, tax, audit, and business advisory
- Experienced team with ACCA-qualified professionals and specialist tax advisors
- Proven track record supporting local businesses through all growth stages
Associations and certifications
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
What people say
Extremely helpful
Invaluable support
Professional advice
Longstanding relationships
Clear explanations
Services
Accounting Services
We provide comprehensive accounting services for businesses of all sizes, including annual accounts preparation for limited companies, partnerships, sole traders, and LLPs. Our team ensures accurate financial reporting that meets statutory requirements while providing valuable business insights. By analysing your financial position, we help identify growth opportunities and potential risks to support informed decision-making.
Audit Services
Our audit services transform statutory compliance into strategic business reviews. We examine financial and management systems to identify improvement opportunities while ensuring regulatory compliance. This process helps enhance business performance and strengthens external perceptions through professionally prepared reports that demonstrate financial credibility to stakeholders and potential investors.
Tax Planning
We offer specialist tax planning for both businesses and individuals, covering corporation tax, income tax, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax. Our team provides strategic advice to minimise tax liabilities while ensuring compliance with current legislation. We also represent clients during HMRC investigations and handle complex tax matters for corporate groups.
Payroll Services
Our comprehensive payroll services handle all aspects of employee payment processing, including PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments, and pension scheme administration. We provide secure payslip generation, BACS payment processing, and year-end statutory reporting. Our experienced team ensures compliance with payroll regulations while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Business Advisory
We offer strategic business advice covering start-up planning, cash flow forecasting, business valuations, and systems implementation. Our team helps clients develop growth strategies, secure financing, and implement efficient financial processes. This service provides independent insights to support critical business decisions and improve operational effectiveness.
People
Neil Sawford
Consultant
With over 30 years at Sawford Bullard, Neil focuses on understanding clients' aspirations and providing tailored financial guidance. His expertise spans business advisory and client relationship management, with a particular emphasis on listening to unspoken needs.
Dustin Grande
Partner
ACCA-qualified since 2003, Dustin specialises in corporate client services including business restructuring and compliance. With experience from junior roles to partnership, he provides strategic financial advice to growing businesses.
James Parsons
Partner
Qualified with ACCA in 2011, James offers expert accounting solutions and system design for corporate clients. He combines technical expertise with strong client relationship management skills developed during his tenure at Sawford Bullard.
Victoria Barnett
Business Services
ACCA-qualified in 2011, Victoria provides comprehensive business services with a focus on client relationship development. Her expertise includes financial reporting and strategic business advisory for diverse clients.
Pat Warren
Taxation Specialist
With extensive taxation experience since joining in 1990, Pat provides expert tax advice and compliance services. Her background includes work with HMRC, giving her valuable insights into tax authority operations.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide complete accounting solutions including bookkeeping, management accounts, VAT returns, and year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
How can you help with tax planning?
Our specialist tax team offers strategic advice on corporation tax, income tax, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax to optimise your tax position while ensuring compliance.
Do you support cloud accounting systems?
Yes, we provide implementation and support for cloud accounting platforms including Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks to streamline your financial management processes.
What business advisory services are available?
We offer business start-up planning, cash flow forecasting, systems implementation, and strategic growth advice tailored to your specific business needs.
How do you handle payroll services?
We manage all aspects of payroll processing including PAYE, statutory payments, pension administration, and year-end reporting with strict confidentiality.
What are your audit service benefits?
Our audit services combine statutory compliance with business performance reviews that identify improvement opportunities and enhance financial credibility.
