Business Details
11 Years
experience
Trusted Accountancy Services in Barrow-in-Furness
Established in 2015, Melville & Co Chartered Accountants & Co Chartered Accountants provide comprehensive accountancy, taxation, and business advisory services to businesses and individuals across Cumbria and beyond. Our team of qualified professionals, including Chartered Accountants and Certified Accounting Technicians, combines decades of experience with cutting-edge technology to deliver tailored financial solutions. We specialise in annual accounts preparation, tax compliance, payroll administration, and business start-up support, ensuring clients meet regulatory requirements while optimising financial performance.Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our Fee Protection Insurance scheme, which safeguards clients against unexpected tax investigation costs. With offices in Barrow-in-Furness and Ulverston, we offer flexible client meetings and a free initial consultation to help businesses navigate complex financial landscapes with confidence.
Services
Accountancy Services
Taxation Services
Bookkeeping
Payroll
VAT Compliance
Financial Advice
Business Start Up
Audit Services
Regulated Businesses
Computerised Accounting
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer a free initial consultation with no obligation.
- Our clients are covered under Fee Protection Insurance for tax investigations.
- We assist with Making Tax Digital compliance using HMRC-approved software.
- Our comprehensive Business Start Up Service is cost-effective and tailored to new businesses.
- Our team includes Chartered Accountants with decades of combined experience.
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
What people say
Invaluable advice and support
Consistently high quality
Promptly dealt with
Flourishing business
Expanding my business
Services
Accountancy Services
We prepare annual accounts for businesses, ensuring compliance with HMRC, Companies House, and Charity Commission requirements. Our services include statutory audits for regulated businesses and management accounts to support informed decision-making. Clients benefit from timely submissions to avoid penalties and detailed financial analysis to identify growth opportunities.
Taxation Services
Our tax services cover business and personal tax returns, capital gains planning, and tax investigation support. We ensure accurate HMRC submissions while minimising liabilities through strategic planning. All clients receive automatic Fee Protection Insurance coverage for unexpected tax enquiry costs.
Bookkeeping and Payroll
We manage bookkeeping, VAT returns, and payroll administration using digital systems like Sage and QuickBooks. Our Making Tax Digital compliance support helps businesses meet HMRC requirements. Payroll services include wage calculations, payslips, and end-of-year returns for employers.
Business Start Up
Our Business Start Up Service provides comprehensive guidance for new businesses, including entity selection, registration, and cashflow forecasting. New clients receive 50% discounted rates during their first year. We also offer discounted accounting software and tailored financial planning advice.
Regulated Businesses
As Registered Auditors, we provide statutory audits for regulated businesses including solicitors, financial institutions, and charities. Our specialists hold advanced qualifications to meet regulatory requirements from bodies like the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Financial Services Authority.
People
James Goffe
Director
James qualified with a national firm before moving to Cumbria in 2003. He became Senior Partner in 2015 and leads our Tax Department. With expertise in tax planning and audit work, he serves clients across Cumbria while supporting local community initiatives.
Simon Oram
Director
Simon joined Melville & Co Chartered Accountants & Co Chartered Accountants & Co in 2010 and became a partner in 2015. He specialises in business advisory services and has extensive experience working with SMEs. He provides strategic financial guidance to help businesses achieve long-term growth.
Wendy Bentley
Accounts Assistant
Wendy manages accounts, bookkeeping, and VAT returns for our clients. With years of experience in accounting administration, she ensures accurate financial records and timely submissions for businesses of all sizes.
Karen Langhorn
Accounts Assistant
Karen supports small businesses with company accounts and VAT compliance. She provides detailed financial administration to help clients maintain accurate records and meet regulatory requirements efficiently.
Michael Goffe
Accounts Assistant
Michael assists with small business accounts and VAT returns. He works closely with clients to ensure their financial records are maintained to the highest standards while supporting their ongoing compliance needs.
Questions
What accountancy services do you offer?
We provide annual accounts preparation, management accounts, statutory audits for regulated businesses, and financial reporting services tailored to your business needs.
How do you handle tax investigations?
All clients receive automatic Fee Protection Insurance covering tax investigation costs. Our experienced team manages HMRC examinations to protect your interests.
Do you support business start-ups?
Yes, our Business Start Up Service includes entity selection, registration, and cashflow forecasting with 50% discounted rates during your first year.
Are you compliant with Making Tax Digital?
We help businesses implement HMRC-approved software for VAT submissions and provide digital record-keeping solutions to meet MTD requirements.
What payroll services do you provide?
We handle wage calculations, payslips, statutory payments, and end-of-year returns while ensuring compliance with real-time HMRC reporting requirements.
Do you offer audit services for regulated businesses?
As Registered Auditors, we provide statutory audits for solicitors, financial institutions, and charities with specialists qualified to meet regulatory standards.
