Business Details
Your Trusted Chartered Accountants in Telford
Phillips Chartered Accountants has built a reputation for delivering tailored financial solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises. Our approach prioritises understanding client needs through proactive engagement, offering expert guidance on accounting, payroll, taxation, and Sage software implementation. With decades of combined experience, our team of qualified professionals provides compliance support while focusing on strategic tax planning and business growth.We maintain strong client relationships by staying informed about regulatory changes and delivering actionable insights. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our status as official Sage resellers and our dedication to providing free initial consultations. The firm's success stems from its ability to combine technical expertise with a personalised service model that addresses both business and personal financial objectives.
Services
Accounts
Payroll
Taxation
Sage
Making Tax Digital
Highlights and features
- We offer proactive tax planning to maximise savings while ensuring compliance
- Our team includes ACCA/ICAEW qualified professionals with industry-specific expertise
- We provide free initial consultations with no obligation
- We specialise in Sage software implementation and training
- Our client relationships are built on over 20 years of local business experience
Associations and certifications
- Sage
What people say
Very sound advice
Great help
Proactive approach
Valued support
Expertise demonstrated
Services
Accounts
Our accounts service provides comprehensive financial reporting solutions tailored to business needs. We prepare annual accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships while delivering management accounts to support decision-making. By interpreting financial results and offering commercial advice, we help businesses maximise their potential through improved financial understanding and strategic planning.
Payroll
We offer complete payroll management using Sage Payroll software to ensure compliance with tax and employment regulations. Our service includes wage calculations, pension contributions, statutory payments and year-end reporting. By handling complex payroll requirements, we enable businesses to focus on growth while maintaining accurate, confidential and timely employee payments.
Taxation
Our taxation experts provide strategic advice across all business and personal tax matters. We specialise in income tax, corporation tax, capital gains tax and inheritance tax planning. By developing deep understanding of clients' circumstances, we identify legitimate opportunities to reduce tax liabilities while maintaining full compliance with evolving regulatory requirements and minimising audit risks.
Sage
As official Sage resellers, we provide tailored software solutions and implementation support for businesses of all sizes. Our expertise covers Sage Payroll, Sage Accounting and Sage 50 Cloud systems. We offer software selection guidance, installation, training and ongoing technical support to ensure businesses maximise the benefits of cloud-based accounting solutions.
Making Tax Digital
We help businesses transition to HMRC's Making Tax Digital requirements with expert guidance and software implementation. Our support includes system selection, digital record-keeping setup and submission of VAT returns through approved software. We ensure compliance while helping clients leverage digital tools for improved financial management and reporting efficiency.
People
Neil Phillips
Director
FCA qualified accountant with extensive experience in owner-managed businesses. Trained at Coopers & Lybrand, Neil brings over 20 years' local expertise to Phillips Chartered Accountants. Specialises in strategic business advisory services.
Joanne Brayne
Senior Manager
FCCA qualified with specialist taxation expertise, Joanne manages diverse client portfolios including hospitality and manufacturing sectors. Recognised for her technical knowledge and client-focused approach to tax planning and compliance.
Julie Bourret
Payroll Manager
Experienced payroll specialist with bilingual capabilities and technical expertise in Sage Payroll systems. Oversees the firm's expanding payroll operations while maintaining high service standards for business clients.
Chelsea Beardsmore
Qualified Accountant
ACCA qualified accountant providing management accounting support to diverse businesses. Combines industry experience with technical expertise to deliver practical financial solutions for business growth and compliance.
Donna Edwards
Payroll Assistant
Experienced payroll administrator supporting the firm's payroll operations. Provides technical assistance and client support while maintaining accurate records and compliance with employment regulations.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide annual accounts preparation, management accounts, VAT returns, business plans, cash-flow forecasts and company secretarial services tailored to SME requirements.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free, no-obligation initial meetings to understand your business needs and discuss how our services can add value to your operations.
How do you support businesses with payroll requirements?
Our Sage-certified payroll service handles wage calculations, tax deductions, pension contributions and year-end reporting while ensuring compliance with employment regulations.
What tax planning services do you provide?
We offer comprehensive tax advice covering income tax, corporation tax, capital gains tax and inheritance tax, focusing on legitimate savings while maintaining compliance.
Are you qualified to provide accounting advice?
Our team includes ICAEW Chartered Accountants and ACCA-qualified professionals with decades of combined experience in business advisory and tax compliance services.
