Business Details
16 Years
experience
Trusted Accountants in Horbury | Harrison Blakeley Accountancy
Established in 2010 by Lesley Harrison and Chris Blakeley, we have grown into the leading accountancy practice in the region, serving a diverse client base through referrals and long-standing relationships. Our approach combines personal service delivered in plain English with professional expertise tailored to individual client needs. As a small practice, we cover all areas of accounting and tax, collaborating with specialists when necessary to ensure clients receive comprehensive, high-quality advice.Our team includes ACCA-qualified professionals with decades of combined experience in corporate and non-corporate client care. We prioritise accuracy, timeliness, and transparency, enabling businesses to focus on operations while we handle financial compliance and statutory requirements.
Services
Limited Companies
Partnerships
Sole Traders
Tax Self-Assessment
Payroll
Company Secretarial
VAT Returns
Bookkeeping
Tax Planning
CIS Registration
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer over 15 years of ACCA-qualified expertise in accounting and tax.
- Our personal service ensures tailored solutions for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders.
- We collaborate with specialists to provide comprehensive advice on complex financial matters.
- Clients benefit from timely, accurate compliance with statutory and tax obligations.
- Proven track record of client retention through referrals and long-term relationships.
Associations and certifications
- ACCA
What people say
Accuracy and timeliness first rate
Peace of mind in filings
Highly recommended
Great job on payroll
Confidence in work
Services
Limited Companies
We offer comprehensive accounting and compliance services for limited companies, including financial statements, corporation tax returns, VAT returns, payroll, and company secretarial duties. Our team ensures adherence to FRS 102 and 105 standards while providing management accounts and CIS services. Clients benefit from tailored support to meet statutory obligations efficiently.
Partnerships
Our partnership accounting services cover financial statements, partnership tax returns, VAT, payroll, and self-assessment filings. We assist with setup and ongoing compliance, ensuring accurate reporting for businesses owned by multiple individuals. Specialist support includes benefits-in-kind and CIS returns to meet HMRC requirements.
Sole Traders
We provide tailored accounting solutions for sole traders, including income and expenditure accounts, VAT returns, payroll, and self-assessment tax returns. Our services address the unique challenges faced by self-employed individuals, offering compliance support and financial clarity to help businesses thrive with limited administrative burden.
Tax Self-Assessment
We handle self-assessment tax returns for individuals with rental income, dividends, or higher-rate tax obligations. Using advanced software, we ensure accurate and cost-effective submissions, including child benefit claims and tax planning to minimise liabilities while maintaining compliance with HMRC regulations.
Payroll
Our payroll services include director-only and full bureau solutions, RTI compliance, auto-enrolment, payslips, and year-end reporting. Delivered in partnership with Oakfield Bookkeeping, we provide fixed-price options for weekly, monthly, or four-weekly processing, ensuring accurate and timely payroll management for businesses of all sizes.
People
Lesley Harrison
Finance Director & Practice Manager
Lesley leads non-corporate client care with over 15 years' experience as a Chartered Certified Accountant. She specialises in tailored financial solutions and practice management.
Chris Blakeley
Business Development Director
Chris has 20+ years in accountancy practice, focusing on small director-owned businesses. He specialises in tax planning, business restructuring, and client advisory services.
Kerry Hulley
Client Manager
Kerry, an ACCA-qualified accountant, manages client relationships with expertise in CIS returns, sole-trader accounts, and bookkeeping. She is working towards her Practicing Certificate.
Carolyn Brown
Payroll Specialist
Carolyn provides in-house payroll services, ensuring compliance with RTI and auto-enrolment requirements. She collaborates closely with the team to deliver customised payroll solutions.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for limited companies?
We provide full accounting services for limited companies, including financial statements, corporation tax returns, VAT, payroll, and company secretarial duties.
Do you handle self-assessment tax returns?
Yes, we prepare and submit self-assessment returns for individuals, landlords, and contractors, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements.
Are your team members qualified accountants?
Our team includes ACCA-qualified professionals with over 15 years of combined experience in accounting and tax advisory.
Can you assist with payroll services?
Yes, our in-house payroll service handles director-only and full payroll bureaus, including RTI submissions and year-end reporting.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve businesses and individuals in Horbury and the surrounding regions.
Reviews (2)
J. P. L. Huson
Jan 16, 2021
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What can I say, these guys know there stuff. Very professional, friendly, honest & knowledgeable. They have done brilliant work for my accounts & have helped me with all issues I have come across, (furloughing etc). They're only a stone throw away in Horbury, Wakefield. If your in the market for a new accountant or in need of one, these are your saviours . Thank you
Peter Pearson
Dec 17, 2018
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I run my own small removal business, and after a past accountant messed up my accounts and caused me a lot of grief I went to see Lesley. Lesley was brilliant took on my problems and accounts and i have never looked back. The whole team are there to help you all along the way with any problem large or small, I couldn't run my business without them.
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