Business Details
34 Years
experience
Your Trusted Chartered Accountants in Bolton
Haywood Accountants has been providing tailored accountancy and taxation services to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals for over 25 years. Our approach combines deep industry expertise with a client-centric philosophy, ensuring businesses receive strategic financial guidance and individuals benefit from personalized tax planning. With a team of Chartered Accountants and Tax Advisors, we leverage cutting-edge digital tools to streamline processes, reduce administrative burdens, and deliver actionable insights.Our commitment to understanding each client's unique needs has fostered long-term relationships built on trust and proven results. As a Bolton-based firm, we pride ourselves on combining local knowledge with national standards of excellence, supporting clients through every stage of their financial journey.
Services
Accounts Production
Audits
Bookkeeping
Corporation Tax
PAYE and Payroll
VAT
Secretarial Services
Health and Safety
Inheritance Tax Planning
Wealth Management
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience supporting SMEs and individuals with tailored financial solutions.
- Our team includes Chartered Accountants and Tax Advisors with specialist expertise in compliance and planning.
- We implement digital tools like sageOne to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.
- Our client-centric approach ensures personalized service with a focus on long-term relationships.
- We combine local Bolton knowledge with national standards of professional excellence.
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
- Institute of Chartered Taxation
Services
Business Accountancy Services
We provide comprehensive accountancy services for businesses at every stage, from start-up support to ongoing financial management. Our services include company formation, bookkeeping, annual accounts, corporation tax returns, payroll, and secretarial services. With expertise in health and safety compliance and employment law, we help businesses focus on growth while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
Personal Tax Services
Our personalized tax services help individuals navigate complex UK tax obligations while maximizing net income. We specialize in self-assessment, capital gains tax, trusts, inheritance tax planning, and wealth management. By understanding each client's unique circumstances, we deliver tailored strategies to ensure compliance and optimize financial outcomes through proactive tax planning.
Making Tax Digital
We support businesses transitioning to HMRC's Making Tax Digital requirements with approved software solutions like sageOne. Our services include digital record-keeping implementation, quarterly reporting assistance, and compliance training. We help businesses meet deadlines for VAT and corporation tax submissions while ensuring accurate, up-to-date financial records to minimize errors and penalties.
Payroll Services
Our payroll services ensure accurate and timely employee payments while maintaining HMRC compliance. We handle RTI submissions, auto-enrolment pension schemes, P11D forms, and tax code updates. With expertise in evolving payroll regulations, we provide businesses with reliable processing, real-time reporting, and dedicated support to manage employee compensation efficiently.
Wealth Management
We offer strategic wealth management services to help individuals preserve and grow their assets. Our approach combines inheritance tax planning, investment strategy, and retirement planning tailored to personal circumstances. By analyzing financial goals and risk profiles, we create customized plans that align with long-term objectives while ensuring compliance with current tax legislation.
People
Chris Haywood
Senior Partner & Founder
Founder of Haywood Accountants with over 45 years' experience as an ICAEW member and Chartered Taxation Associate. Specializes in business growth strategies and tax planning while maintaining a strong client relationship focus.
Mike Haywood
Managing Partner
Fourth-generation Chartered Accountant with 20+ years' experience. Combines family legacy in accountancy with modern practice management, specializing in business development and client engagement strategies.
Charlotte Aldcroft
Director
Qualified Chartered Accountant and Tax Advisor with ACA-CTA dual accreditation. Leads new business development while managing day-to-day operations, emphasizing digital innovation and client relationship building.
Sue Hamer
Tax Consultant
Tax specialist with 40+ years' experience, joining Haywood Accountants in 1992 after Deloitte tenure. Provides expert tax compliance solutions while maintaining long-term client relationships through detailed, personalized service delivery.
Kristina Graham
Payroll Manager
Payroll expert with European finance background. Specializes in HMRC compliance, RTI submissions, and auto-enrolment obligations while developing client-focused solutions for complex payroll challenges.
Questions
What accountancy services do you offer for businesses?
We provide full-cycle business accountancy including bookkeeping, annual accounts, corporation tax, payroll, VAT returns, and secretarial services tailored to SMEs.
Do you help with personal tax planning?
Yes, we offer comprehensive personal tax services including self-assessment, capital gains tax, inheritance tax planning, and wealth management strategies.
How do you support Making Tax Digital compliance?
We implement HMRC-approved software like sageOne, provide digital record-keeping solutions, and assist with quarterly reporting requirements for VAT and corporation tax.
Are you qualified to provide tax advice?
Our team includes Chartered Accountants and Tax Advisors with specialist accreditation through ICAEW and the Institute of Chartered Taxation.
