Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Accountants in Southport
Established in 1972, K A Farr & Co is a family-run accountancy firm serving Southport and beyond. Our team of dedicated professionals delivers personalized accounting, tax advisory, and business support services, combining decades of experience with a commitment to client relationships. We prioritise transparency, efficiency, and plain-English communication, ensuring clients understand their financial obligations while minimising liabilities. With an average team tenure of 12.85 years, we provide continuity and expertise across company accounts, personal tax returns, VAT compliance, and strategic business planning. Our 5-month guarantee ensures timely completion of accounts, enabling proactive tax management.We support local businesses through all stages of growth, offering tailored solutions for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies. Our tax fee protection scheme safeguards clients against HMRC investigation costs, reflecting our proactive approach to risk management. Client testimonials highlight our reliability, accessibility, and ability to simplify complex financial processes. As Sage Accountants Club members, we integrate modern accounting software with traditional service values. Our vision remains to be Southport's leading accountancy practice, combining technical excellence with a personal touch.
Services
Company Accounts
Personal Tax Returns
Corporation Tax
Bookkeeping
Payroll Services
Tax Planning
VAT Returns
Business Advisory
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- We offer a 5-month guarantee for completing accounts
- We provide plain-English explanations of tax matters
- Our team has average 12.85 years' tenure
- We offer tax fee protection against HMRC investigations
- We specialise in local business support since 1972
What people say
Excellent service
Friendly and approachable
Extremely helpful
1st Class Service
Professional and reputable
Services
Company Accounts Preparation
Our company accounts service ensures timely and accurate financial reporting with a 5-month completion guarantee. We handle accounts preparation for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies, ensuring compliance with Companies House and HMRC requirements. Our proactive approach includes deadline reminders and management information reporting tailored to your business needs.
Personal Tax Returns
We simplify self-assessment tax returns with expert guidance on allowances and liabilities. Our service includes form completion, tax calculation, payment planning, and compliance with changing legislation, ensuring you pay exactly what you owe while maximising available reliefs.
Tax Fee Protection Scheme
This protection scheme covers investigation costs during HMRC audits, including coronavirus support scheme reviews. For 125.95 annually, we defend against unjustified queries while advising on compliance to prevent fraudulent claims or inaccuracies.
Payroll Services
We manage payroll processing, including payslip generation, PAYE/NIC reconciliations, and statutory returns. Our service ensures compliance with HMRC requirements while handling complex scenarios like maternity pay, sick leave, and redundancy calculations.
Business Advisory
Our advisory service focuses on improving business processes through cash flow forecasting, financial planning, and system implementation. We help clients access finance, choose accounting software, and develop growth strategies while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
People
Kathryn Farr
Consultant Accountant
FCA ATII qualified with Manchester University economics background. Joined family firm in 1992, partner since 1994. Ex-international discus thrower with 30+ years' accountancy experience.
John Clark
General Manager
Manages bookkeeping department and company secretarial duties since joining in 1995. Specialises in limited company accounts preparation and client advisory services.
Margaret Hughes
Tax Manager
Responsible for tax department operations since joining in 2005. Specialises in self-assessment returns and strategic tax planning for business and personal clients.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We prepare company accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies with a 5-month completion guarantee.
Do you handle personal tax returns?
Yes, we complete self-assessment tax returns and provide year-round planning advice to minimise liabilities.
What is your tax fee protection scheme?
Our £125.95 annual scheme covers costs of HMRC tax investigations, including coronavirus support scheme audits.
How experienced is your team?
Average team tenure is 12.85 years with 86% having over 5 years' experience in accountancy services.
Do you support business startups?
Yes, we assist with business structure selection, cash flow forecasting, and accessing finance for new ventures.
