Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Accountancy Solutions
We are a long-established, family-owned chartered accountancy firm in Preston, dedicated to making your life easier through proactive tax advice, fixed-fee services, and accessible ad-hoc support. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our client-first approach, offering compliance solutions, tax efficiency strategies, and business growth planning tailored to your unique needs. With a focus on service, bravery, and clarity, we provide straightforward communication, innovative technology integration, and a no-nonsense guarantee to ensure your financial peace of mind. Our team combines technical expertise with a personal touch, acting as both advisors and sounding boards to help you achieve your business and personal wealth goals. 
Services
Accountancy
Tax Services
Business Growth
Private Wealth Management
Compliance+
Highlights and features
- We offer fixed-fee services with transparent budgeting.
- Our team provides free ad-hoc advice for urgent queries.
- We guarantee client satisfaction with a no-nonsense approach.
- We combine compliance+ services with tax-saving expertise.
- Our Xero-certified advisors integrate cutting-edge technology.
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
What people say
Excellent service
Highly recommend
Professional and responsive
Tax-saving expertise
Personalised support
Services
Accountancy
We provide comprehensive accountancy services including annual accounts, payroll, and statutory compliance. Our cloud-based Xero software ensures real-time financial visibility, while our team handles VAT returns, CIS submissions, and company secretarial duties. Clients benefit from proactive tax planning and seamless regulatory compliance.
Tax Services
Our tax services focus on minimising liabilities through strategic planning and diagnostic software. We offer business and personal tax reviews, capital allowances maximisation, and inheritance tax advice. The team specialises in tax-efficient profit extraction and compliance with HMRC requirements for businesses of all sizes.
Business Growth
We support business expansion through performance diagnostics, KPI tracking, and strategic advisory. Services include financial forecasting, cashflow management, and growth-focused board meetings. Our advisors help clients develop scalable systems and implement data-driven decisions to accelerate growth.
Private Wealth Management
This service helps business owners manage personal wealth through inheritance tax planning, investment strategies, and financial goal setting. We provide personal balance sheets, trust advice, and retirement planning to ensure clients achieve financial freedom aligned with their lifestyle aspirations.
Compliance+
Our Compliance+ service combines statutory requirements with proactive advisory. It includes annual accounts preparation, payroll processing, and tax return submissions alongside forward-looking advice on pension contributions, capital allowances, and regulatory changes affecting businesses in Preston and beyond.
People
Chris Bond
Principal
FCA-qualified with decades of experience, Chris specialises in tax planning and business growth strategies. He leads the firm's advisory services and acts as a strategic partner for clients.
Faye Carter
Lead Advisor
FCCA and ACA-qualified, Faye focuses on agricultural businesses and personal wealth management. She provides tailored compliance and growth solutions for farming enterprises.
Aaron Livesey
Lead Advisor
ACCA-qualified with expertise in construction industry accounting. He manages CIS returns and cashflow strategies for contractors and subcontractors.
Matthew Calland
Client Accountant
Handles day-to-day accounting tasks with a focus on accuracy and client communication. Supports businesses with bookkeeping and compliance requirements.
Becky Greaves
Practice Manager
Manages operational efficiency and client service standards. Coordinates team resources to ensure timely delivery of accounting and advisory services.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide full compliance services including annual accounts, payroll, VAT returns, and statutory filings using cloud accounting software for real-time financial management.
How do you help clients save on taxes?
Through tax diagnostic software, strategic planning, and expert advice on capital allowances, profit extraction, and inheritance tax mitigation tailored to individual circumstances.
Do you offer business growth advisory services?
Yes, we provide performance diagnostics, KPI tracking, and strategic growth planning to help businesses scale effectively and sustainably.
What areas do you cover beyond Preston?
While based in Preston, we work with clients across the UK through remote consultations and cloud-based accounting systems.
How quickly do you respond to client queries?
We aim to respond to calls, emails, and messages within 24 hours with clear, actionable advice from your dedicated advisor.
Can you assist with personal wealth management?
Yes, we offer private wealth services including inheritance tax planning, investment reviews, and financial goal-setting for business owners.
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Reviews (5)
Gainsborough Flooring
Dec 15, 2020
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Trying to sift through all the information available and understand what is right and relevant to your own business is so difficult. It was a huge relief when Chris and his team set up a WhatsApp Group to help clients through this traumatic time. I can honestly say that Chris has worked tirelessly, sifting through all the complex information the government has provided and simplified it for us, putting it in plain and simple English so we can understand the impact on our business, and consider the best way forward. The WhatsApp support group which SBCA has opened up to the whole community has
Nick Marr
Sep 22, 2020
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SBCA, Chris and his whole team are brilliant! We use them, we recommend them and others are never disappointed. They always go above and beyond!
Spencer Hobbs
Jul 30, 2020
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Exceptionally knowledgeable and proactive accountants I would highly recommend Chris and his team to any business owner or sole trader. Matt Eastham
H. Smith
Jun 30, 2020
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An excellent accountancy firm. Highly friendly and very professional. They always have time for us and are onhand to support. Absolutely recommended!
Carle Babb
Sep 02, 2019
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I have used SBCA all my business life, I find them very friendly and approachable. The knowledge and expertise is invaluable and I wouldn't go anywhere else. All the staff are a pleasure to deal with and I would recommend them to anybody who wants a first class job at the right price.
