Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Accountancy Services in Hitchin & St Neots
Established in 1957, we are a long-standing accountancy practice with over 50 years of local experience. Our team provides practical, cost-effective advice to businesses of all sizes, enabling clients to achieve greater profitability and success. We pride ourselves on long-term relationships, with some clients having worked with us for over 40 years. Our expertise spans industrial, commercial, farming, construction, technological, and professional services sectors, serving both national and international clients. We operate as a friendly, dynamic practice, combining technical excellence with a personal touch.Our dedicated tax department has over 70 years of combined experience in tax planning and compliance. We ensure all accounting processes meet current legislation while providing strategic guidance for business growth. Our services include auditing, probate, management accounting, and business valuation. We maintain regulatory compliance through memberships with ACCA and ICAEW. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through our ISO-certified processes and client-centric approach.
Services
Tax Planning
Auditing Services
Probate Services
Management Accounting
Business Valuation
Business Advice
Corporate CFO Function
Accountancy
Cloud Accounting
Company Secretarial
Details
- Year established: 1957
Highlights and features
- We have over 65 years of combined experience in accountancy services
- Our tax department has over 70 years of combined expertise
- We maintain long-term client relationships spanning multiple generations
- We serve national and international clients across diverse industries
- We operate under regulatory compliance with ACCA and ICAEW memberships
Associations and certifications
- ACCA
- ICAEW
Services
Tax Planning
Our tax planning services help businesses and individuals optimize their tax positions while maintaining full compliance. We provide expert advice on corporation tax, income tax, and inheritance tax matters. Our team with over 70 years of combined experience develops tailored strategies to minimize tax liabilities and maximize financial efficiency for clients across various industries.
Auditing Services
We offer comprehensive auditing services including statutory audits, charity audits, and compliance reviews. Our registered auditors ensure financial statements meet regulatory requirements while identifying operational improvements. We work with businesses in Hitchin, St Neots, and surrounding areas to provide independent assessments that enhance financial credibility and stakeholder confidence.
Probate Services
Our ICAEW-registered probate services assist clients with estate administration, inheritance tax planning, and grant of probate applications. We guide executors through the legal process while minimizing costs. The service includes asset identification, liability settlement, and distribution of estates with transparent pricing based on time estimates rather than estate value.
Management Accounting
We provide detailed management accounting services including monthly profit and loss accounts, balance sheets, and cashflow forecasts. Our team helps businesses monitor key performance indicators and make data-driven decisions. The service supports business owners and lenders in assessing financial health and planning strategic improvements through timely, accurate financial information.
Business Valuation
Our business valuation services determine company worth using earnings and asset-based methodologies. We provide valuations for mergers, acquisitions, and shareholder disputes. The service includes detailed reports explaining valuation methodologies and considers factors like minority shareholding discounts. We work with buyers, sellers, and business owners to achieve fair market valuations.
People
Neil C Harding
Partner
FCA qualified accountant with extensive experience in accountancy services, Neil leads audit and compliance operations. He has over 30 years of professional practice, specializing in statutory audits and business advisory for SMEs across diverse industries.
Andrew D Pearce
Partner
FCCA qualified professional with expertise in tax planning and probate services. Andrew manages client relationships and oversees compliance operations. He has significant experience in business advisory and estate administration, providing strategic financial guidance to entrepreneurs and business owners.
Questions
What accountancy services do you offer?
We provide full accountancy services including statutory accounts, management accounting, tax compliance, auditing, probate, business valuations, and company secretarial work.
How do you support business growth?
We offer strategic business advice, cashflow forecasting, profitability analysis, and CFO function services to help businesses plan for sustainable growth.
Are you qualified to handle probate matters?
Yes, we're licensed by ICAEW to provide probate services with expertise in estate administration and inheritance tax planning.
Do you work with international clients?
Yes, we serve both national and international clients across diverse sectors including industrial, commercial, and professional services.
How do you ensure service quality?
We maintain ACCA membership, follow strict compliance procedures, and have built long-term relationships with clients through consistent, reliable service delivery.
