Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in East Yorkshire
Established in 1922, Sowerby is a chartered accountancy and business advisory firm with offices in Beverley and Goole. Our century-long heritage combines with a forward-thinking approach to deliver tailored financial solutions for commercial and personal clients across diverse sectors. We prioritise deep client engagement, anticipating challenges and opportunities to enhance long-term profitability.Our values of honesty, availability, and collaboration ensure transparent, client-centric advice. With expertise in audit, tax, outsourcing, and business strategy, we provide comprehensive services grounded in decades of experience and a commitment to practical, future-focused financial management.
Services
Business Accountancy
Business Advisory
Business Tax
Outsourcing
Personal Tax
Audit & Assurance
Cloud Accounting
Trusts & Probate
Details
- Year established: 1922
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of experience in chartered accountancy and business advisory services.
- Our tailored approach ensures solutions aligned with individual client aspirations and sector needs.
- We combine forward-thinking strategies with transparent, honest advice to anticipate challenges and opportunities.
- Our collaborative team shares knowledge to deliver informed, joined-up financial guidance.
- We provide sector-specific expertise across agriculture, construction, healthcare, and more.
Associations and certifications
- ICAEW
Services
Business Accountancy
We prepare statutory accounts compliant with FRS102 standards, ensuring accurate financial reporting for management decision-making. Our bespoke services include monthly or quarterly management accounts tailored to business size and complexity. We guide clients through evolving UK accounting regulations, providing clarity on compliance impacts.
Business Advisory
From start-ups to mature businesses, we offer strategic advice on growth, mergers, and acquisitions. Our benchmarking reviews compare performance against sector peers, identifying strengths and improvement areas. We assist with grant applications, succession planning, and risk management to enhance long-term profitability.
Business Tax
We structure businesses for tax efficiency, advising on corporation tax, capital allowances, and R&D tax credits. Our services include HMRC investigation support, VAT compliance, and employee reward schemes. We ensure tax-effective decisions while maintaining compliance with evolving legislation.
Outsourcing
Our payroll bureau handles real-time information reporting, BACS payments, and auto-enrolment pensions compliance. We offer flexible bookkeeping solutions, including cloud-based systems for real-time financial tracking. Security and confidentiality are prioritised in all payroll and accounting processes.
Personal Tax
We assist with self-assessment tax returns, capital gains tax mitigation, and inheritance tax planning. Our trust management services utilise reliefs like business property relief to preserve wealth across generations. Specialist teams handle high-net-worth client portfolios and complex tax scenarios.
People
Elizabeth Blanchard
Partner
Specialising in financial accounts and audit compliance, Elizabeth brings extensive expertise in FRS102 reporting standards and client-focused financial management solutions.
Richard Skewis
Partner
With deep experience in business advisory services, Richard guides clients through growth strategies, mergers, and sector-specific financial challenges across East Yorkshire.
Patrick Scargill
Partner
Patrick specialises in trust management and inheritance tax planning, leveraging decades of experience to structure tax-efficient wealth preservation solutions for high-net-worth individuals.
James May
Tax Specialist
James provides expert business tax advice, focusing on corporation tax compliance, capital allowances, and HMRC investigation support for corporate and individual clients.
Neil Myers
IT Solutions Manager
Neil leads cloud accounting implementation and IT support, ensuring seamless digital transformation with secure, scalable solutions tailored to business growth requirements.
Questions
What accounting standards do you comply with?
We prepare accounts compliant with FRS102 standards, ensuring statutory requirements and providing meaningful management information for informed decision-making.
How do you support business growth?
We offer benchmarking reviews, merger/acquisition guidance, and grant application support, combining sector expertise with tailored financial strategies to drive sustainable growth.
Can you assist with HMRC investigations?
Yes, we provide full support during HMRC investigations, including low-cost insurance coverage for investigation costs, ensuring smooth resolution with minimal client disruption.
What payroll services do you offer?
Our payroll bureau handles RTI reporting, BACS payments, pensions auto-enrolment, and compliance documentation, with flexible cloud-based or on-site bookkeeping options.
How do you handle inheritance tax planning?
We utilise business property relief, trust structures, and nil-rate band optimisation to create tax-efficient wealth transfer strategies tailored to individual client circumstances.
Do you provide cloud accounting solutions?
Yes, we implement cloud-based software like Xero and QuickBooks, offering real-time financial access, automated updates, and secure collaboration for improved business performance tracking.
