Business Details
16 Years
experience
Professional Accountants in Horbury Supporting Local Businesses
Established in 2010 by Lesley Harrison and Chris Blakeley, our practice has grown into a leading local accountancy firm built on client referrals and trust. We prioritise clear, jargon-free communication while delivering tailored professional services for businesses and individuals. Our small team maintains expertise across all accounting and tax disciplines, collaborating with specialists when required to ensure comprehensive client support. With over 15 years of experience in non-corporate client care and 20 years in practice development, our directors combine deep technical knowledge with practical business insights. We specialise in limited company structures, partnerships, and sole traders, offering services from formation through to complex tax planning and restructuring.Our payroll division, managed by certified professionals, provides seamless RTI-compliant solutions for businesses of all sizes. Through continuous investment in advanced accounting software and specialist VAT expertise, we deliver efficient digital solutions while maintaining personal service standards. Client testimonials highlight our reliability in statutory filings, accurate record-keeping, and timely service delivery. Our commitment to transparency and ethical practice ensures clients receive trustworthy advice aligned with their specific needs.
Services
Limited Companies
Partnerships
Sole Traders
Tax Self-Assessment
Payroll Services
Company Secretarial
VAT Returns
Bookkeeping
Tax Planning
Business Analysis
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We provide tailored accounting solutions for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders
- Our team includes ACCA-qualified professionals with 15+ years of client care experience
- We offer integrated payroll services through our certified in-house provider
- We specialise in tax planning and business restructuring for small director-owned businesses
- We maintain advanced QuickBooks ProAdvisor status for digital accounting solutions
What people say
Great job for us
Accuracy and timeliness first rate
Peace of mind
Highly recommended
Leave us free to concentrate
Services
Limited Companies
We provide comprehensive accounting services for limited companies including financial statement preparation, corporation tax returns, and company secretarial duties. Our FRS 105 & 102 compliant reporting ensures regulatory adherence while management accounts support business decision-making. With expertise in VAT returns and CIS submissions, we handle all statutory requirements for director-owned businesses.
Partnerships
Our partnership accounting services cover financial statement preparation, partnership tax returns, and VAT compliance. We manage bookkeeping requirements and provide benefits-in-kind reporting for multi-member businesses. Through regular management accounts, we help partnership structures maintain accurate financial records while meeting HMRC obligations.
Sole Traders
We support sole traders with income and expenditure accounting, self-assessment tax returns, and VAT compliance. Our bookkeeping services help individual business owners maintain accurate records while our tax planning expertise optimises financial outcomes. We address the specific challenges faced by single-person businesses requiring limited support.
Payroll Services
Our certified payroll specialists handle director-only and full payroll requirements with RTI compliance. We manage auto-enrolment reporting, payslip generation, and year-end P60 processing. Through integrated software solutions, we ensure accurate student loan deductions, pension contributions, and attachment of earnings arrangements.
Tax Self-Assessment
We prepare efficient self-assessment returns for higher-rate taxpayers, dividend income recipients, and rental property owners. Our advanced tax software handles complex scenarios including child benefit claims over 50k income thresholds. We ensure timely submission while optimising tax positions for individual taxpayers.
People
Lesley Harrison
Finance Director & Practice Manager
BSc graduate and ACCA-qualified with 15+ years in non-corporate client care. Specialises in delivering tailored accounting solutions while managing practice operations.
Chris Blakeley
Business Development Director
ACCA-qualified with 20+ years in accountancy practice. Focuses on small director-owned businesses, specialising in tax planning and business restructuring strategies.
Kerry Hulley
Client Manager
ACCA-qualified specialist in CIS returns and subcontractor management. Handles sole-trader accounts and bookkeeping services while pursuing partnership opportunities.
Carolyn Brown
Payroll Specialist
Certified payroll expert managing RTI-compliant bureau services. Provides tailored payroll solutions for businesses of all sizes through our partner Oakfield Bookkeeping.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for limited companies?
We provide full financial statement preparation, corporation tax returns, management accounts, VAT returns, and company secretarial services for limited companies.
Do you handle partnership accounting requirements?
Yes, we manage partnership tax returns, financial statements, VAT compliance, and bookkeeping for multi-member business structures.
What support do you provide for sole traders?
We offer income/expenditure accounts, self-assessment returns, VAT services, and bookkeeping tailored to sole trader business needs.
Can you assist with payroll processing?
Our certified payroll specialists handle RTI-compliant processing, auto-enrolment reporting, and year-end returns for businesses of all sizes.
Do you provide tax planning advice?
Yes, our team offers tax planning strategies for businesses and individuals, including corporation tax optimisation and personal tax mitigation.
What accounting software do you support?
We are Advanced QuickBooks ProAdvisors and SAGE specialists, offering online bookkeeping services and software training.
