Rushtons Chartered Accountants

Our Approach

At Rushtons, Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers, we pride ourselves on being an independent, full-service firm of accountants and business advisers operating from our offices in Preston and Blackpool, Lancashire. With an extensive history dating back to 1880, we have built a reputation for providing high-quality, cost-effective solutions to meet all of our clients' financial needs. Our approach is to get to know each client individually, understanding their unique requirements and goals, and delivering timely advice on how to improve their business and personal wealth.

Our Services

We offer a diverse range of services designed to support our clients' financial growth and prosperity. Our comprehensive services include:

Audit & Assurance: Our experienced audit team provides efficient and value-added audits that help our clients achieve their business objectives.

Accounts & Compliance: We offer a range of accounting and compliance services, including financial statements, tax returns, and regulatory compliance, ensuring our clients are fully compliant with the latest regulations.

Cloud Accounting and Bookkeeping Services: Our team advises on the best cloud-based bookkeeping software for our clients and helps set them up, making it easier to manage their financial affairs.

Family Businesses: We specialise in providing expert advice to family businesses, helping them navigate company structures, succession planning, and family dynamics.

Consultancy & Systems Advice: Our team provides strategic guidance on business operations, helping our clients improve their financial performance, increase efficiency, and reduce costs.

Business Start-up: We support entrepreneurs in setting up their business, providing expert advice on company formation, registration, and initial financial planning.

Payroll Services: Our dedicated payroll team manages our clients' payrolls, ensuring accurate and timely payment of salaries, wages, and benefits.

Tax Compliance & Advisory: As tax advisers, our objective is to ensure our clients pay the minimum tax required by law. We help our clients navigate the complexities of tax legislation and regulations.

Forensic Accounting: Our expertise in forensic accounting enables us to investigate and resolve complex financial issues, disputes, and fraud.

Financial Management: We provide financial planning and management services, helping our clients make informed decisions about their financial resources.

Meet Our Team

Our team consists of experienced, qualified accountants who lead each service area, ensuring our clients benefit from our multi-disciplinary expertise. We take pride in our friendly, approachable, and professional approach, which has built strong relationships with our clients and earned us a reputation as one of the leading accountancy firms in the region.

Testimonials

Our clients express their gratitude for the exceptional service we provide. Here's what a few of them have to say:

"Just a quick note to say thanks for all your support this year and the good work you do for us as a company. I just also wanted to particularly note, once again, what a fantastic contribution to our business that Pete makes. We really can't fault his diligence and enthusiasm and he has made such a difference to us on many occasions where we have needed his support."

- Max Lowe, CFO, Invincibles Studio Ltd

"Rushtons have, for a number of years now, provided their services for free when examining the accounts of Hoole St Michaels Parish Church. Their excellent service and communication has made the end of year accounting process much easier."

- Adam, Hoole St Michaels Parish Church

"I wanted to say a big thank you to Rushtons for the fantastic service Burrows Little has had over the many years. When we first met Neil Calvert back in the 2000s, we needed considerable financial advice, and the company gave us unstinting support and guidance."

- John Burrows

"We started with Rushtons in January 2017 when they first helped me. Their support and advice have been invaluable, and I couldn't recommend them highly enough."

- (Anonymous testimonial)