Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Skipton
Established in 1966, we have built a reputation as trusted chartered certified accountants serving businesses and individuals across Craven and the Yorkshire Dales. Our team of experts combines decades of experience with a personalized approach, prioritising deep understanding of each client's unique needs. Based in modern offices in Skipton and Settle, we offer comprehensive services including compliance, management accounts, VAT, payroll, and taxation. Our commitment extends beyond numbers - we actively support local business growth while maintaining rigorous environmental standards. Led by directors Adam Dutton and Heather Langtree, our practice blends traditional values with modern digital solutions like MTD-compliant cloud accounting.We serve diverse sectors including agriculture, with specialists like Chris Agricultural Manager who brings extensive farming community expertise. Our team includes ACCA-qualified professionals, AAT-certified payroll experts, and certified software specialists for Sage and Xero platforms. We maintain transparency through clear communication and have implemented environmental initiatives such as low-energy lighting, recycling programs, and local supplier partnerships. Our approach combines technical excellence with genuine care for clients' success, reflected in our long-standing relationships with businesses we've supported through every stage of their development.
Services
Taxation Services
Payroll Management
Bookkeeping
MTD Compliance
Business Start-up Support
Cloud Accounting
VAT Returns
Tax Investigation Cover
Company Secretarial
Details
- Year established: 1966
Highlights and features
- 58 years of local accounting expertise since 1966
- Personalised service from chartered certified professionals
- Specialist knowledge in agricultural accounting
- ACCA and AAT qualified team members
- Environmental policy with measurable sustainability initiatives
Associations and certifications
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
What people say
Professional advice
Very approachable
Personal manner
Local business community
Wealth of experience
Services
Taxation Services
Comprehensive business and personal tax solutions delivered by chartered certified accountants. Our services include tax planning, compliance filings, and specialist advice on property income taxation. We provide strategic guidance on corporation tax, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax mitigation while ensuring full HMRC compliance. Our team stays current with evolving regulations like the new MTD for Income Tax requirements.
Payroll Management
Full payroll administration services for businesses of all sizes. We handle salary calculations, tax deductions, and HMRC submissions while maintaining compliance with real-time information requirements. Our AAT-qualified payroll team supports both standard and complex pay structures, including agricultural sector-specific arrangements. We also provide CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) reporting services.
MTD Compliance
Specialist Making Tax Digital implementation support for sole traders and landlords. We offer software selection guidance, digital record-keeping systems, and quarterly return submissions. Our HMRC-recognised solutions cover businesses transitioning to mandatory MTD requirements, with training packages available for smooth adoption of digital accounting tools.
Business Start-up Support
Tailored guidance for new business formation and early-stage growth. Services include company registration, business structure advice, and cashflow management strategies. We provide ongoing support for sole traders and limited companies, with specialist knowledge in agricultural business start-ups and local market requirements.
Cloud Accounting
MTD-compliant cloud accounting solutions using certified software platforms. We implement and support Sage and Xero systems with training for seamless business integration. Our services include software setup, data migration, and ongoing technical support to ensure efficient financial management and real-time business performance monitoring.
People
Adam Dutton
Managing Director
FCCA and FMAAT qualified accountant with extensive leadership experience. Oversees strategic direction while maintaining hands-on client relationships. Specialises in business growth strategies and tax compliance frameworks.
Heather Langtree
Director
FCCA and ATT qualified professional with deep expertise in tax compliance and business advisory. Focuses on client relationship management and quality assurance across accounting services.
Chris Agricultural Manager
Agricultural Specialist
Experienced agricultural accounting expert with established connections in farming communities. Provides tailored financial solutions for agricultural businesses, including specialist tax planning and compliance services.
Ffion Accounts and Tax Senior
Accounts Senior
ACCA-qualified specialist in accounts preparation and complex tax work. Sage and Xero certified with expertise in digital accounting systems implementation for business clients.
Nicola Accounting Manager
Senior Accountant
Experienced accounting manager with background in local practice. Oversees compliance work and client advisory services, focusing on accurate financial reporting and tax efficiency strategies.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide full accounts preparation, tax compliance, payroll management, MTD-compliant cloud accounting, business start-up support, and specialist agricultural accounting services.
Are you HMRC-recognised for MTD services?
Yes, our team are fully trained in Making Tax Digital requirements and offer HMRC-recognised software solutions for quarterly digital submissions.
How long have you been in business?
We've been supporting clients since 1966, combining decades of experience with modern digital accounting solutions.
Do you support agricultural businesses?
Yes, we have dedicated agricultural accounting specialists with established farming community expertise and tailored financial solutions.
What environmental initiatives do you have?
We implement paper reduction strategies, low-energy lighting, recycling programs, and local supplier partnerships to minimise our environmental impact.
