Business Details
45 Years
experience
Trusted Accountants in Liverpool Providing Tailored Financial Solutions
Sue Matthews & Co & Co is a family-run accountancy practice established in 1981, delivering personalised financial solutions to sole traders, partnerships, and small businesses. With over four decades of combined experience, our team collaborates closely with clients to understand their unique needs, providing tailored advice that drives business success. As chartered accountants and members of ICAEW, we uphold rigorous professional standards while offering services spanning accountancy, taxation, payroll, and business advisory.Our approach combines traditional values with contemporary methodologies, ensuring compliance, optimised tax positions, and strategic financial planning. Clients benefit from our deep local knowledge in Liverpool and our capability to service businesses internationally, supported by a commitment to transparency, professional indemnity insurance, and continuous client education.
Services
Accountancy Services
Taxation Services
Payroll Services
Company Secretarial
New Business Start-up
VAT Returns
Wealth Management
Business Advisory
Training Mentorship
Accounting Software
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in accountancy and tax advisory.
- Our family-run practice offers personalised service with chartered expertise.
- We are members of ICAEW, ensuring adherence to professional standards.
- We provide tailored solutions for sole traders, partnerships, and SMEs.
- We offer free initial consultations to understand client needs thoroughly.
Associations and certifications
- ICAEW
- ICAEW Business Advisory Service
Services
Accountancy Services
We provide meticulous accountancy services for sole traders, partnerships, and small businesses. Our offerings include annual accounts preparation, management accounts, bookkeeping, and tax return assistance. By maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring statutory compliance, we help businesses focus on growth while meeting regulatory requirements efficiently.
Taxation Services
Our taxation services cover self-assessment, corporation tax, and tax liability advice. We calculate taxable income accurately, prepare and submit tax returns, and offer strategic guidance to optimise tax positions. Clients benefit from compliance assurance and expert support in minimising tax obligations while avoiding penalties.
Payroll Services
We manage payroll and auto-enrolment obligations, including PAYE, NI, pension administration, and CIS returns. Our services ensure legislative compliance, accurate staff cost analysis, and hassle-free processing of bonuses, benefits, and statutory payments. This allows businesses to maintain employee satisfaction and avoid regulatory issues.
Company Secretarial
Our company secretarial services handle statutory filings, share certificate issuance, and register maintenance. We ensure businesses meet legal duties through accurate annual returns, shareholder record-keeping, and director compliance. This reduces administrative burdens and supports smooth corporate governance for limited companies.
New Business Start-up
We assist entrepreneurs with company formation, financial forecasts, VAT registration, and tax planning. Our start-up services include cashflow management, accounting software setup, and compliance guidance. By establishing robust financial foundations, we help new businesses achieve long-term stability and regulatory adherence from inception.
People
Sue Matthews
Founder
Sue qualified as an accountant in 1981 and established her practice in Liverpool. With over 40 years of experience, she specialises in accountancy, tax advisory, and business mentoring, combining traditional values with modern financial strategies.
Tom Matthews
Accountant
Tom joined Sue Matthews & Co & Co in 2012, bringing contemporary expertise to the family-run practice. He focuses on payroll services, business advisory, and accounting software solutions, supporting clients with compliance and operational efficiency.
Questions
What accountancy services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide annual accounts, bookkeeping, management accounts, and tax return preparation tailored to sole traders, partnerships, and SMEs.
Do you assist with payroll and auto-enrolment compliance?
Yes, we manage PAYE, NI, pension administration, CIS returns, and statutory payments to ensure legislative compliance for employers.
Can you help new businesses with setup and compliance?
We offer company formation, cashflow forecasts, VAT registration, and tax planning services to support new businesses from inception.
Are you qualified and accredited professionals?
We are chartered accountants and members of ICAEW, adhering to rigorous professional standards and carrying indemnity insurance.
Do you provide free initial consultations?
Yes, we offer free non-obligation consultations to discuss your financial needs and tailor our services accordingly.
Reviews (1)
Jan Sharrock
Aug 22, 2020
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Sue and her staff are amazing. All staff are friendly professional very knowledgeable. Sue will always get back to you ASAP if she is not available to provide answers to any questions. Her advice has always been the best possible.
