Business Details
Chartered Accountants Supporting Business Growth
Ellis & Co & Co operates as a client-centric accounting firm with offices in Chester and Wrexham, serving businesses across the North West and North Wales. Our team of chartered accountants, bookkeepers and consultants offer tailored financial expertise beyond traditional accountancy requirements, supporting clients through every stage of business development. With dedicated Account Managers assigned to each client, we prioritise deep understanding of individual business needs and long-term objectives. Our holistic approach combines strategic financial guidance, tax efficiency planning and cost optimisation strategies to maximise business growth potential. As proactive partners, we provide regular support rather than annual interactions, ensuring businesses receive timely advice on management, compliance and growth strategies.Over decades, we've built expertise working with diverse sectors including startups, SMEs and established enterprises. Our services span statutory audits, bookkeeping, VAT compliance, payroll management and business consultancy. Clients benefit from direct access to our team's collective knowledge while maintaining a personal relationship with their designated Account Manager. We focus on creating value through detailed financial analysis and bespoke solutions aligned with each client's unique requirements. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our Chartered Accountant status and proven track record of supporting business success.
Services
Accountancy & Audit
Bookkeeping
Taxation & VAT
Business Development
Payroll Services
Business Start-Ups
Highlights and features
- We offer dedicated Account Manager support for each client
- Our team provides strategic tax efficiency planning expertise
- We deliver tailored financial solutions for diverse business sectors
- We combine Chartered Accountant standards with personal service
- We provide proactive business advisory alongside compliance services
What people say
Highly recommend
Incredibly patient
Local accountant
Collaborative approach
Sound advice
Services
Accountancy & Audit
Our chartered accountants provide comprehensive audit and assurance services for limited companies, partnerships and social enterprises. We ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while identifying opportunities for financial improvement. Our team delivers detailed analysis of financial statements to enhance business performance and transparency.
Taxation & VAT
We offer expert tax advisory services covering company and personal tax returns, complex tax planning, and VAT compliance. Our specialists help clients optimise tax positions through strategic planning while ensuring regulatory compliance across all business transactions.
Business Development
From startup advice to business exit strategies, our consultants provide tailored guidance for business growth. We develop financial frameworks and operational strategies to support expansion, market adaptation and long-term sustainability across various industry sectors.
Business Start-Ups
We specialise in supporting new businesses with formation, financial planning and compliance requirements. Our services include business structure advice, cashflow forecasting and tax registration to establish strong foundations for entrepreneurial success in competitive markets.
Payroll Services
Our dedicated payroll team ensures accurate and timely processing of employee payments and statutory returns. We handle all aspects of payroll administration including PAYE, auto-enrolment pensions and end-of-year reporting for businesses of all sizes.
People
Robert Ellis
Director
Founder and strategic director of Ellis & Co & Co, providing leadership and vision for the firm's continued growth and development since its establishment.
John Moorhouse
Director
Experienced director offering tailored accounting and tax solutions to diverse clients across multiple sectors, supporting business growth and compliance requirements.
John Farrell
Director
Director specialising in tax efficiency strategies and practice development, with active involvement in local business communities through Chamber of Commerce roles.
James Ellis
Director
Chartered accountant and responsible individual for statutory audits, providing expert advice to corporate clients and partnerships within the firm's audit framework.
Melanie Tomkins
Tax Manager
Specialist tax manager delivering comprehensive tax planning services, including income tax, capital gains tax and corporate tax compliance for businesses and individuals.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for SMEs?
We provide full accounting services including financial reporting, tax compliance, audit assurance, and business advisory tailored to small and medium-sized enterprises across various sectors.
Can you help with business startup requirements?
Yes, we offer specialist support for new businesses including company formation, financial planning, tax registration and compliance guidance to establish strong foundations for growth.
Do you offer payroll processing services?
We provide comprehensive payroll management services including salary processing, PAYE submissions, auto-enrolment pensions, and year-end returns for businesses of all sizes.
Are you qualified Chartered Accountants?
Yes, our directors and senior team members are Chartered Accountants with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
What areas do you cover?
Based in Chester and Wrexham, we serve clients throughout the North West, North Wales and Cheshire regions with dedicated local expertise.
How do you support business growth?
We combine strategic financial guidance, tax efficiency planning and business consultancy to support sustainable growth, offering tailored solutions aligned with each client's objectives.
Reviews (5)
Hannah & Dean Jones
Jul 07, 2021
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We have worked closely with Ellis & Co for a number of years. We really value the clear and straight forward advice and support we get from John and the team. Its incredibly important to work with people who have a collaborative approach and thats exactly what we feel we get in this relationship. We would absolutely recommend them
Melissa Cross
Dec 20, 2020
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I instructed Ellis & Co as my accountants back in 2019 as I was very impressed with some business advice given to me by John at a Chester networking event. Ellis & Co offer a great quality professional service to ensure that their client's needs are always met. John called me late April 2020 to obtain my accounts for the previous tax year and figures were submitted back to me within a few weeks! Amazing! If you are looking for a local accountant with a great team of advisors to help you and your business, then I would 100% recommend Ellis & Co.
Melissa - Ginger Pixie Photography
Melissa - Ginger Pixie Photography
Agency
Oct 06, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism
Since we started the business over 10 years ago, Ellis and Co have been more than just our accountants, they have also been our trusted advisers on a range of business and financial matters.
Since we started the business over 10 years ago, Ellis and Co have been more than just our accountants, they have also been our trusted advisers on a range of business and financial matters.
Leon Will
Jul 03, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
I have been trading for over five years and have found Ellis & Co staff friendly and knowledgeable. Whenever I have had questions with accounts they have advised me and given good advice.
I have been trading for over five years and have found Ellis & Co staff friendly and knowledgeable. Whenever I have had questions with accounts they have advised me and given good advice.
Richard Pilkington
May 10, 2020
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We have been utilising accounting services from Ellis & Co for the past 3 years since we started the business. John Farrell and the team take the hassle out of our year end and filing our accounts. I would not hesitate to recommend.
