Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Accounting Services in Burslem
Established in 1927, A Wood and Co and Co has built an enviable reputation for delivering expert financial advice and tailored services to businesses and individuals. Our team combines deep technical knowledge with sector-specific insights to support clients across diverse industries, including construction, manufacturing, and retail. With a focus on compliance, tax strategy, and business growth, we prioritise understanding client needs to provide timely, actionable guidance. Our partners bring decades of experience, including specialist expertise in corporate tax, estate planning, and HMRC investigations. We leverage technology to streamline accounting processes and offer cost-effective solutions for payroll, bookkeeping, and management reporting.Committed to local communities, we serve businesses of all sizes while maintaining a personal approach to client relationships. Our services extend beyond traditional accounting to include strategic business planning and IT systems advice. We aim to relieve clients of administrative burdens, allowing them to focus on core operations. With a legacy of trust and professionalism, we continue to adapt to evolving regulatory landscapes to protect client interests. Our goal remains unchanged since 1927: to deliver high-value financial expertise that drives client success.
Services
Tax Compliance
Payroll Services
Business Planning
Estate Planning
HMRC Investigations
Details
- Year established: 1927
Highlights and features
- We offer 95+ years of accounting experience since 1927
- Our partners specialise in corporate tax and HMRC investigations
- We provide tailored compliance solutions for businesses of all sizes
- We combine local knowledge with national regulatory expertise
- We offer integrated IT systems advice for financial efficiency
Services
Tax Compliance
We ensure businesses meet all tax obligations while minimising liabilities through strategic planning. Our team handles corporation tax returns, VAT registrations, and personal tax filings with precision. With expertise in HMRC compliance frameworks, we help clients avoid penalties while optimising tax positions across corporate and individual portfolios.
Payroll Services
Our payroll solutions streamline employee compensation management while ensuring adherence to Real Time Information requirements. We handle salary calculations, pension auto-enrolment, and statutory reporting for businesses of all sizes. Clients benefit from accurate, timely processing that reduces administrative burdens and maintains compliance with evolving employment tax regulations.
Business Planning
We develop actionable business strategies aligned with financial goals and market conditions. Our services include cashflow forecasting, budget preparation, and growth strategy development. By combining financial analysis with sector-specific insights, we help businesses create robust plans that support sustainable expansion and operational efficiency.
Estate Planning
Our specialist tax team provides comprehensive estate planning to preserve wealth across generations. Services include will reviews, inheritance tax mitigation, and trust structuring. We help clients navigate complex tax regimes to optimise asset transfers while maintaining compliance with current legislation on lifetime gifts and succession planning.
HMRC Investigations
We represent clients during HMRC compliance checks and tax authority disputes. Our experts handle enquiries into corporate tax returns, PAYE arrangements, and personal tax filings. With decades of experience in negotiation and tribunal representation, we work to resolve investigations efficiently while protecting client interests throughout the process.
People
Andrew Riley
Partner
Qualified accountant with 30+ years' experience, specialising in corporate tax and business strategy. Trained at KPMG, Andrew provides tailored financial solutions for businesses of all sizes.
Chris Parry
Partner
Business advisory specialist focusing on SMEs and family-owned enterprises. With 25+ years at A Wood and Co and Co, Chris delivers strategic growth plans and compliance solutions for local businesses.
Mike Plant
Tax Specialist
Tax expert with 30+ years' experience in personal and corporate taxation. Mike specialises in complex areas including inheritance tax, capital gains, and trust management for high-net-worth individuals.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for start-up businesses?
We provide business structure advice, cashflow projections, finance sourcing assistance, and compliance setup for new ventures in Burslem and surrounding areas.
How do you help businesses with tax compliance?
We manage corporation tax returns, VAT registrations, payroll compliance, and personal tax filings while implementing strategies to legally minimise tax liabilities.
Can you assist with HMRC investigations?
Yes, our team has extensive experience representing clients during HMRC audits, handling both corporate and personal tax enquiries with professional support.
Do you provide payroll management services?
We offer complete payroll solutions including RTI submissions, pension auto-enrolment, and statutory reporting for businesses of all sizes.
What estate planning services are available?
We provide inheritance tax planning, will reviews, trust structuring, and lifetime asset transfer strategies to preserve wealth across generations.
