Business Details
29 Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Certified Accountants in Blandford
Pinder Cox is a chartered certified accounting firm established in 1997, serving clients in Blandford, Dorset, and surrounding areas. Our team, led by Managing Director Mark Stanton FCCA, brings decades of combined expertise in personal and corporate taxation, business advisory services, and cloud accounting solutions. We specialise in delivering tailored financial guidance to individuals and businesses of all sizes, from sole traders to multi-million-pound enterprises. Our services encompass tax planning, company formations, payroll management, VAT compliance, and Xero cloud accounting integration. With a commitment to prompt, personalised service, we prioritise client success through strategic financial solutions.Our team includes Xero Certified Advisors and professionals with extensive experience in accountancy and tax advisory. We maintain regulatory compliance through The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. Client testimonials highlight our efficiency, expertise, and dedication to resolving complex financial matters. Our 30-year industry veteran team members ensure accurate, timely delivery of services across Dorset. By combining technical excellence with a client-focused approach, we help businesses achieve profitability and sustainable growth.
Services
Business Advisory
Tax Planning
Payroll Services
VAT Compliance
Company Formations
Cloud Accounting
Estate Planning
HMRC Investigations
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- Established in 1997 with 30+ years' experience in tax and accountancy
- We offer personalised service tailored to individual business needs
- Xero Certified Advisors ensuring expert cloud accounting solutions
- Our team includes ACCA and AAT qualified professionals
- Proven track record resolving HMRC investigations successfully
Associations and certifications
- The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
- Xero Certified Advisor
What people say
Excellent service
Efficient and friendly
Highly recommend
Prompt accounts turnaround
Won the appeal
Services
Business Advisory
Our business advisory service provides strategic financial guidance to help companies achieve growth and profitability. We offer tailored solutions for cash flow management, tax efficiency, and operational improvements. With 30 years' industry experience, our team delivers actionable insights to support business decision-making and long-term success.
Tax Planning
Specialist tax planning services focus on minimising liabilities while ensuring compliance with current regulations. We provide bespoke strategies for both individuals and businesses, covering income tax, corporation tax, and inheritance tax planning. Our ACCA-qualified team helps clients optimise their tax positions through legitimate, forward-thinking approaches.
Payroll Services
Comprehensive payroll management solutions handle all aspects of employee compensation and tax compliance. Our services include salary calculations, HMRC submissions, and real-time reporting. With 30+ years' experience, we ensure accurate, timely payroll processing tailored to each client's specific requirements and deadlines.
VAT Compliance
Expert VAT compliance services cover registration, return preparation, and HMRC liaison. We help businesses navigate complex VAT regulations while maintaining full compliance. Our team provides strategic advice on VAT-efficient structures and handles disputes or investigations with tax authorities.
Company Formations
Professional company formation service guides clients through business setup and legal structure selection. We handle Companies House registrations, provide registered office services, and advise on tax implications. Our support ensures new businesses establish compliant foundations while optimising their financial structures from inception.
People
Mark Stanton
Managing Director
Fellow of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants with 30+ years' experience in taxation and accountancy. Qualified in 1990, he leads Pinder Cox's strategic direction and client service delivery.
Zillah Cosgrove
Accounts Manager
Xero Certified Advisor with 10+ years' practice experience. Specialises in accounts preparation and tax returns for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies while completing her ACCA qualification.
Claire Pickersgill-White
Senior Accountant
AAT-qualified accountant with 20+ years' experience. Handles accounts, tax, VAT, and payroll for various business structures. Achieved Xero certification to enhance digital accounting capabilities for clients.
Max Roper
Accountant
Qualified AAT and ATT professional with 30+ years' accountancy practice experience. Specialises in preparing accounts and tax returns for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
Sophie Rowland
Bookkeeping Specialist
Xero Certified Advisor with banking background. Manages bookkeeping, VAT returns, and company secretarial work. Applies 30 years' financial experience to deliver accurate, timely client support.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide complete accounting solutions including bookkeeping, VAT returns, payroll, financial statements, and cloud accounting integration with Xero.
How can you help with tax planning?
Our tax planning services focus on legitimate strategies to minimise liabilities, covering income tax, corporation tax, and inheritance tax for individuals and businesses.
Are you qualified to handle HMRC investigations?
Yes, our ACCA-qualified team has successfully resolved multiple HMRC investigations, providing expert representation and documentation.
Do you offer cloud accounting software support?
We specialise in Xero cloud accounting with certified advisors who provide software setup, training, and ongoing support included in our fees.
What payroll services do you provide?
We manage full payroll processing, including salary calculations, tax deductions, real-time reporting, and compliance with HMRC requirements.
Reviews (1)
Nathan Braithwaite
Oct 06, 2019
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Absolutely Terrible Service, I would not inflict this company on my worst enemy !!! I would award them minus star figures if possible ! They submitted my accounts late 2 years ago, despite me providing all the information needed several months in advance, then after the late submission, they then forgot to send out the finalized accounts. I had to pay the late fine ! In the latest year they provided a version of accounts for review that needed re-drafting heavily, and refused to provide further accounts until I paid for work on the original incorrect accounts, all with only 2 weeks prior to
