Business Details
Expert Accounting Services in Stoke-on-Trent
Geens Chartered Accountants has been delivering professional accountancy services since 1884, combining deep industry expertise with a client-centred approach. Our team of chartered accountants provides tailored advice across audit, taxation, and business planning, ensuring clients receive accurate, compliant, and strategic financial guidance. With a legacy of trust and a focus on innovation, we prioritise long-term client relationships and adapt to evolving regulatory landscapes to safeguard business interests. 
Services
Accountancy
Audit and Regulation
Taxation
Probate Administration
Inheritance Tax Planning
Estate Management
Business Planning
Payroll Services
Company Secretarial
VAT Compliance
Highlights and features
- We offer over 140 years of experience in accountancy services.
- Our client-centred approach ensures personalised, one-to-one advice.
- We provide comprehensive services spanning audit, tax, and probate.
- Our team includes specialists in inheritance tax and trust planning.
- We combine traditional values with innovative financial solutions.
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
What people say
Professional and timely service
Knowledgeable and dedicated team
Approachable and efficient
Invaluable support for business success
Family-like client relationships
Services
Accountancy
Geens Chartered Accountants delivers comprehensive accountancy services, including statutory accounts, tax compliance, and management reporting. Our team ensures accuracy and regulatory adherence while providing strategic financial insights. Clients benefit from proactive advice tailored to their business lifecycle, from start-ups to established entities.
Audit and Regulation
As registered auditors, we conduct statutory and voluntary audits for companies, charities, and solicitors. Our risk-based approach identifies system weaknesses and offers practical improvements. We ensure compliance with legal standards and provide transparent reporting to stakeholders.
Taxation
We specialise in tax mitigation strategies, covering income, corporation, and capital gains tax. Our services include HMRC dispute resolution and inheritance tax planning. We prioritise legal compliance while minimising liabilities through tailored relief utilisation.
Probate Administration
Our probate team manages estate administration, from grant applications to tax filings. We handle asset distribution and tax-efficient planning, offering empathetic support during complex legal processes for executors and beneficiaries.
Business Planning
Geens Chartered Accountants provides business planning services, including cashflow forecasting, budgeting, and capital raising. We align financial strategies with client goals, ensuring adaptability to market changes and sustainable growth through data-driven insights.
People
Karen Staley
Director
Karen specialises in corporate client services, statutory audits, and trust taxation. With a Zoology degree and 25+ years at Geens Chartered Accountants, she combines technical expertise with leadership in audit compliance and client strategy.
Carl France
Director
Carl focuses on charity accounting and business structuring. A Geens Chartered Accountants partner since 2006, he advises on share valuations and exit strategies, blending local knowledge with national audit experience.
Dean Clacher
Director
Dean, a Chartered Certified Accountant, manages owner-managed businesses and personal tax. He leads probate services and has 20+ years of experience in SME financial advisory.
Chris Beeston
Director
Chris heads tax and probate services, with expertise in inheritance tax planning. A prize-winning tax adviser, he provides strategic guidance for estates and high-net-worth individuals.
Nic Jolley
Manager
Nic manages personal tax and VAT services, supporting clients with bookkeeping software. With a Staffordshire University background, she combines technical skill with client-focused problem-solving in tax compliance.
Questions
What accounting services does Geens Chartered Accountants offer?
Geens Chartered Accountants provides audit, tax compliance, business planning, probate, and VAT services tailored to businesses and individuals.
How does Geens Chartered Accountants ensure tax efficiency?
We focus on inheritance tax planning, trust structuring, and utilising reliefs to minimise liabilities while ensuring compliance.
Can Geens Chartered Accountants assist with probate administration?
Yes, our specialists handle estate administration, including tax compliance and asset distribution, with empathetic support.
What makes Geens Chartered Accountants different from other accountants?
Our 140-year legacy, client-centred approach, and multidisciplinary expertise ensure tailored, trustworthy financial solutions.
Do Geens Chartered Accountants offer payroll services?
Yes, we manage payroll, CIS returns, and auto-enrolment for SMEs and charities using secure digital systems.
Reviews (5)
Rathi Pragasam
Feb 12, 2021
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Google requires at least a star to post a review hence the single star but if it was up to me, I'd leave zero stars. I've contacted them 3 times over the last week and they said they'll get back to me but never did. Today on my 4th attempt, the receptionist said she couldn't do anything else besides leave yet another message for the person who is "working from home". The rest of the country is working from home too but at least we respond to messages within a week! Ah well, perhaps business is so good for this lot that they don't need new clients.
Sk B.
Nov 06, 2019
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Dean had worked with my husband and I on a very complicated tax case and with a very short deadline (3 days). He was extremely professional, courteous, thorough and supportive throughout the process. He managed to complete our business tax return and accompanying documents within this tight deadline. We highly recommend him.
Carl Morris
Sep 27, 2018
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I have been with Geens since 2003 when I moved up from Kent. Geens deal with my and my wife's personal tax affairs as well as both of our businesses, so they have a great understanding of how we work and thus are able to advise effectively. On top of that, and despite mistakes on our part, they have always been patience and helpful. They have also saved us a small fortune with their in depth knowledge. Although we moved 120 miles away to Yorkshire, we retained their services as a result of their excellence and consistent services.
James Miller
Nov 04, 2017
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I have been a client of Geens for 3 years and can honestly say they are fantastic. Nothing is too much trouble and they make tax easy. Recommended firm!
Victoria Dean
Sep 28, 2017
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Geens Accountants have been our chosen firm of auditors for as long as I've worked with my current employer. Throughout the years we've had different audit managers and audit teams, but everyone has been the ultimate professional. I would not hesitate in recommending Geens for all areas of tax, audit and accountancy!!
