Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Chartered Accountants in Sherborne
Founded in 2002, Silbury Chartered Accountants is a client-focused firm based in Sherborne, Dorset, with a legacy of delivering tailored financial expertise. Our team comprises Chartered Accountants and Tax Advisers, including professionals with over 35 years of experience in tax planning and business advisory services. We specialise in providing practical, tax-efficient solutions to small and large businesses, individuals, and trusts. Our partner-led approach ensures direct access to senior personnel, fostering open communication and trust. We prioritise understanding our clients' unique needs to create bespoke financial strategies that align with their goals. With expertise in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, share schemes, and compliance, we combine the depth of larger firms with competitive pricing.Our commitment to transparency and client education ensures informed decision-making, while our proactive tax planning minimises liabilities and maximises outcomes. We maintain rigorous compliance standards, leveraging years of statutory accounts and corporation tax experience to identify planning opportunities. Client testimonials highlight our reliability, prompt responses, and ability to simplify complex financial matters. As a firm, we remain dedicated to evolving with industry changes and client demands, ensuring long-term value and support.
Services
Tax Planning
Share Schemes
Small Business Support
Tax Investigation Protection
Mergers & Acquisitions
Accounts Preparation
Corporation Tax Compliance
Personal Tax Services
Business Succession Planning
VAT Advisory
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We provide partner-led service for direct access to experts
- Our team includes Chartered Accountants with 35 years of experience
- We combine the expertise of larger firms with competitive pricing
- We focus on open communication and client-specific solutions
- We offer proactive tax planning to minimize liabilities
What people say
Quick responses
Proactive approach
Excellent communication
Personalized service
Reliable
Services
Tax Planning
Our partner-led service delivers practical tax-efficient solutions through open dialogue. By understanding your unique circumstances, we create strategies that minimise liabilities and align with long-term goals. Clients benefit from proactive planning to optimise financial outcomes.
Share Schemes
We design share structures to retain key staff and attract investors, ensuring tax minimisation at all stages. Our advice covers distributions, disposals, and investor incentives, tailored to your business's growth objectives and compliance requirements.
Small Business Support
A dedicated team provides comprehensive accounting for small businesses, including compliance, tax, and strategic advice. We focus on cost-effective solutions that address cashflow, growth, and regulatory challenges specific to SMEs.
Tax Investigation Protection
This service covers our fees during HMRC investigations, offering peace of mind against increasing audit risks. We handle all correspondence and negotiations, ensuring compliance while protecting your interests throughout the process.
Mergers & Acquisitions
We guide clients through tax-efficient transactions, identifying risks and opportunities in business sales or purchases. Our support includes negotiation assistance, due diligence, and structuring to maximise value during ownership transitions.
People
Andrew Eustace
Partner & Head of Tax
A Chartered Accountant and Tax Adviser with 35 years experience, Andrew specialises in business sales, tax compliance, and advising expatriates. He leads strategic tax policy and brings expertise from prior roles in top 20 firms.
Jackie Core
Chartered Certified Accountant
Qualified in 2017, Jackie focuses on family-owned businesses and complex personal tax matters. Her approach combines technical expertise with a client-first mindset to deliver tailored financial solutions.
Jurgita Dubinskiene
Accounts Assistant
An AAT-qualified professional responsible for accounts preparation and tax compliance across sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies. She also manages bookkeeping and VAT returns with meticulous attention to detail.
Karen Eustace
Office Manager
Overseeing day-to-day operations, Karen ensures efficient office management and problem resolution. Her organisational skills are instrumental in maintaining smooth workflow and client service standards across the firm.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide accounts preparation, tax compliance, cashflow management, and growth-focused advisory services tailored to SMEs, ensuring cost-effective support aligned with business goals.
Are you qualified Chartered Accountants?
Yes, our team includes Chartered Accountants and Tax Advisers with memberships in professional bodies like ICAEW, ensuring high standards of expertise and ethical practice.
Do you handle tax investigations?
Yes, our Tax Investigation Protection Service covers all fees during HMRC audits, offering proactive support to resolve queries while minimising disruption to your business.
Can you advise on business succession planning?
We specialise in exit strategies including trade sales and management buyouts, focusing on tax-efficient transitions and ensuring business continuity for new owners.
How do you charge for accounting services?
We offer fixed-fee packages for core services, with transparent pricing that avoids hidden costs. Complex work is quoted separately with prior agreement.
Do you support businesses with share scheme setup?
Yes, we design tax-advantaged share schemes to retain talent and attract investors, covering compliance, valuation, and tax optimisation at every stage of investment.
