Business Details
50 Years
experience
Your Trusted Chartered Accountants in Coventry & Sutton Coldfield
Established in 1976, Burrows Scarborough have built a reputation as trusted Chartered Accountants serving businesses and individuals across the UK. Our expertise spans tax planning, audit and assurance, cloud accounting solutions, and tailored business advisory services. We prioritise proactive client relationships, ensuring compliance while minimising tax liabilities through strategic planning. Our team of experienced professionals delivers partner-led services, combining local knowledge with national regulatory expertise. With offices in Coventry and Sutton Coldfield, we support clients in sectors including construction, manufacturing, retail, and professional services.Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through our proficiency in cloud accounting platforms like QuickBooks and Xero. We provide free annual performance reports to limited company clients, offering actionable insights into financial trends. Our estate planning services, including wills and inheritance tax advice, distinguish us from many accounting firms. Recognised for excellence by clients with testimonials highlighting reliability and expertise, we remain dedicated to evolving with regulatory changes to safeguard our clients' interests.
Services
Audit and Assurance
Tax Planning
Cloud Accounting
Business Start-ups
Estate Planning
Payroll Services
Company Secretarial
VAT Compliance
Capital Gains Tax
Fee Protection
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- Specialised tax planning expertise since 1976
- Cloud accounting integration with QuickBooks and Xero
- Free annual performance reports for limited companies
- Comprehensive estate planning including wills and probate
- Proactive legislative updates before financial year-end
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
What people say
Excellent service
Great service
Proactive advice
Reliable source
Highly personable service
Services
Audit and Assurance
We conduct statutory audits under the Companies Act and provide tailored assurance services for businesses of all sizes. Our team ensures compliance while delivering actionable insights to enhance financial credibility. Clients benefit from decades of experience across sectors including engineering, hospitality, and education.
Tax Planning
Specialising in corporate and personal tax optimisation, we structure affairs to legally minimise liabilities. Services include remuneration reviews, capital gains tax planning, and real-time compliance reporting. Our proactive approach helps clients capitalise on available reliefs and legislative changes.
Cloud Accounting
As QuickBooks Online Platinum ProAdvisors and Xero Silver Partners, we implement cloud solutions for seamless financial management. This includes system setup, training, and ongoing support, enabling clients to access real-time data from any device to inform business decisions.
Business Start-ups
We guide new businesses through entity selection, tax registration, and financial planning. Services cover business plan creation, funding advice, and compliance setup. Our support extends from formation at Companies House to ongoing strategic advisory for sustainable growth.
Estate Planning
Our unique offering includes will preparation, inheritance tax mitigation, and trust management. Led by specialists with SWAT UK certification, we provide executor support and probate services, ensuring clients' estates are administered efficiently and in compliance with legal requirements.
People
Nick Burrows
Chartered Accountant
Specialist in tax planning and estate administration with SWAT UK certification. Leads probate services and strategic advisory for business owners and high-net-worth individuals.
Richard Harwood
Founder
Established the Sutton Coldfield practice in 1988. Brings extensive local business knowledge and audit expertise to client relationships across the West Midlands.
Sarah Burgman
Payroll Specialist
Manages payroll services and auto-enrolment compliance. Provides expert guidance on statutory payments and HMRC reporting requirements for businesses of all sizes.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide bookkeeping, tax returns, payroll, VAT compliance, and strategic growth advice tailored to small businesses.
Can you help with cloud accounting software implementation?
Yes, we are certified QuickBooks and Xero advisors, offering setup, training, and ongoing support for cloud accounting systems.
Do you provide audit services for large companies?
Our audit team serves clients with turnovers up to £100m across sectors including engineering, hospitality, and education.
How do you support new business startups?
We assist with entity selection, tax registration, business planning, and access to finance for new ventures.
Are you registered to perform probate services?
Yes, we have specialist certification through SWAT UK and Probestate Limited for probate and estate administration.
What areas do you serve?
Primarily Coventry, Sutton Coldfield, and the West Midlands, with clients across the UK and internationally.
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