Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Middlesbrough
Established in 1935, Bye Leonard has built a reputation as a trusted firm of Chartered Accountants serving businesses and individuals across Middlesbrough, Teesside, and surrounding areas. Our expertise spans accountancy, taxation, compliance, and strategic business advisory services, tailored to meet the unique needs of clients in diverse sectors including agriculture, construction, property, and not-for-profit organisations. Led by partner Jenny Shield, our team combines deep technical knowledge with a commitment to delivering personalised solutions that drive business growth and financial efficiency.We specialise in business start-up support, management consultancy, IT integration, payroll services, and tax planning, ensuring clients receive comprehensive guidance from inception to expansion. With a focus on proactive advice and regulatory compliance, we empower clients to navigate complex financial landscapes while optimising profitability and long-term success.
Services
Business Start-Up
Compliance Services
Taxation
Consultancy
Support Services
Payroll
Bookkeeping
VAT
Estate Planning
Management Information
Details
- Year established: 1935
Highlights and features
- We have over 85 years of experience serving businesses in Middlesbrough and Teesside.
- Our partner Jenny Shield offers specialist expertise in accountancy and tax planning.
- We provide tailored solutions for business start-ups and established enterprises.
- Our team handles compliance, payroll, and IT integration seamlessly.
- We prioritise proactive advice to help clients optimise financial outcomes.
Services
Business Start-Up
We guide entrepreneurs through business formation, structure selection, and financial planning. Our services include business plan preparation, finance sourcing, and compliance setup. Clients benefit from expert advice to establish sustainable ventures in Middlesbrough and Teesside.
Compliance Services
Our compliance experts ensure accurate statutory reporting, company secretarial duties, and audit preparation. We streamline regulatory obligations, allowing businesses to focus on operations while maintaining full legal adherence across Teesside.
Taxation
We offer corporation tax, personal tax, and VAT services with a focus on minimising liabilities. Our strategic planning includes inheritance tax mitigation, self-assessment, and HMRC dispute resolution for businesses and individuals.
Consultancy
Our consultancy covers management information systems, IT integration, and operational efficiency. We help businesses in Teesside optimise processes, implement software solutions, and improve financial decision-making for sustained growth.
Support Services
From payroll management to bookkeeping and business forecasting, our support services ensure financial accuracy. We provide tailored solutions for cashflow management, bank liaison, and strategic planning across all sectors.
People
Jenny Shield
Partner
Jenny Shield is a qualified Chartered Accountant with specialist expertise in business advisory and tax planning. She leads client relationships at Bye Leonard, combining technical proficiency with strategic insight to support business growth across Teesside.
Questions
What services do Leonard Bye offer?
We provide accountancy, tax planning, compliance, business start-up support, management consultancy, payroll, and estate planning services for businesses and individuals in Middlesbrough and Teesside.
How can you help new businesses?
We assist with business structure selection, financial forecasts, funding applications, and compliance setup to ensure new ventures in Teesside achieve a strong foundation for growth.
Do you specialise in any industries?
We work with clients across agriculture, construction, property, professional services, and not-for-profit sectors, offering tailored financial expertise specific to each industry's needs.
How do you handle tax investigations?
Our team provides expert support during HMRC investigations, including representation at tribunals and strategic advice to resolve disputes efficiently and minimise client stress.
Can you assist with IT integration?
Yes, we offer software and hardware selection, system installation, and training to help businesses implement accounting solutions that improve efficiency and reporting accuracy.
