Business Details
36 Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Harrogate
Thompsons Chartered Accountants Chartered Accountants, established in 1990, is a small independent Yorkshire firm based in Harrogate. Our focus on client referrals and personal service ensures a reliable and respected reputation across diverse sectors. We prioritise accessibility, trust, and ethical practice, treating every client with professionalism regardless of their query's size. Our team combines technical expertise with a commitment to understanding clients' unique needs, offering proactive advice tailored to business growth and personal ambitions.We collaborate with trusted financial planners and lenders to provide holistic solutions, ensuring no stone is left unturned in tax-efficient planning. With a strong emphasis on confidentiality, we act as an extension of our clients' businesses, delivering clear, expert guidance on accounting, taxation, and strategic decision-making.
Services
Business Accounts
Tax Advisory
Payroll Services
R&D Tax Reliefs
Startup Guidance
VAT Returns
Management Accounts
Online Accounting
Tax Investigations
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of experience in chartered accountancy services.
- Our team provides tailored, sector-specific accounting solutions for businesses of all sizes.
- We prioritise absolute confidentiality for all client affairs.
- Our proactive approach ensures comprehensive tax-efficient planning and strategic advice.
- We collaborate with trusted financial planners and lenders for holistic client support.
Services
Business & Personal Accounts
We prepare comprehensive business and personal accounts, ensuring compliance with evolving tax regulations. Our services include capital gains tax planning, pension advice, and inheritance tax strategies. By acting as your HMRC agent, we handle correspondence and queries, providing cost-effective tax planning solutions tailored to corporate and private clients.
Management & Annual Accounts
We deliver annual and management accounts for businesses with turnovers from 5k to 10m. Our services support informed decision-making through performance analysis against financial targets. We prepare accounts to suit your schedule, offering proactive advice on future financial planning and aiding in securing business finance.
R&D Tax Reliefs
Our experts maximise R&D tax credit claims by understanding your business structure and remuneration strategies. We translate complex tax legislation into actionable insights, ensuring qualifying expenditures are optimised. This service supports owner-managed businesses in leveraging tax reliefs for innovation and growth.
Tax Investigations
We assist with HMRC investigations by preparing documentation, communicating with authorities, and negotiating settlements. Our support includes attending meetings on your behalf and advising on penalty mitigation. We ensure compliance while protecting your interests during tax audits.
Online Accounting
We provide training and support for cloud accounting software like Xero and QuickBooks. Our services enable real-time financial insights and collaboration, streamlining bookkeeping processes. We match you with the right software and offer ongoing technical assistance to improve business efficiency.
People
Gyles Behbood
Managing Director
Gyles Behbood, ACA Chartered Accountant and Managing Director, leads Thompsons Chartered Accountants with over 30 years of experience in accountancy. He focuses on delivering ethical, client-centric solutions and fostering long-term relationships. His expertise spans tax planning and business advisory services.
Michael Readman
Senior Associate
Michael Readman, FCCA Chartered Certificate Accountant, specialises in business advisory and tax compliance. With extensive experience in owner-managed businesses, he provides strategic financial guidance to support growth and regulatory compliance.
Jack Baker
Senior Associate
Jack Baker, FCCA Chartered Certified Accountant, offers expertise in corporate tax and financial reporting. He works closely with clients to ensure accurate compliance and strategic tax-efficient planning, supporting businesses across Yorkshire and beyond.
Jonathan Round
Senior Consultant
Jonathan Round, FCA Chartered Accountant, provides consultancy services with a focus on business strategy and financial analysis. His experience includes advising on growth plans and exit strategies for medium-sized enterprises.
Amanda Easton
Payroll Manager
Amanda Easton manages payroll services, ensuring compliance with evolving legislation. She supports businesses in maintaining accurate payroll records and navigating auto-enrolment pensions, allowing clients to focus on core operations.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for startups?
We advise on business structure selection, bookkeeping, financial forecasting, and investment attraction through Venture Capital Schemes.
How do you handle tax investigations?
We prepare documentation, communicate with HMRC, negotiate settlements, and advise on penalty mitigation during tax investigations.
Do you provide cloud accounting software support?
Yes, we support Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and FreeAgent with training and real-time financial collaboration.
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients across Yorkshire, Manchester, London, and surrounding regions.
How do you ensure client confidentiality?
We maintain strict confidentiality policies, ensuring client affairs remain within our premises at all times.
What is your approach to tax planning?
We offer proactive tax-efficient planning, exploring all reliefs and strategies to minimise liabilities while ensuring compliance.
Reviews (1)
Anthony Harrogate
May 07, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
If you want accountants with knowledge - understanding, I recommend you use Thompsons . Thanks Gyles Jack and Alice
If you want accountants with knowledge - understanding, I recommend you use Thompsons . Thanks Gyles Jack and Alice
