Business Details
28 Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Rossendale
Established in 1998 by Stuart Crabtree and Melanie Rawes, we are chartered accountants with a unique blend of academic expertise and real-world business experience. Our founders hold a Business Studies degree and chartered accountant qualifications, having operated businesses ranging from small enterprises to a 30 million public limited company. We combine technical accounting excellence with practical commercial insight, leveraging our family legacy of multi-generational entrepreneurship across diverse industries. Our team maintains cutting-edge technological proficiency, achieving Xero certification in 2015 and pioneering electronic HMRC submissions since 2002. We deliver personalized accounting solutions tailored to each client's specific needs, focusing on tax efficiency, financial clarity, and business growth. Our approach integrates strategic business advisory with core accounting services, ensuring clients receive comprehensive support aligned with their commercial objectives.We prioritise transparency, accessibility, and proactive communication, maintaining membership in Barclays Bank's 'Team of Experts' and recognition by Handpicked Accountants as a leading UK firm. Our commitment extends beyond compliance, helping businesses optimise financial performance through accurate reporting, cash flow forecasting, and strategic tax planning. With decades of combined experience, we serve clients from initial business formation through all stages of growth, providing continuity and expertise at every step. Our reputation for excellence is evidenced by long-standing client relationships and industry recognition, including inclusion in the 'Who's Who of Britain's Young Entrepreneurs'.
Services
Accounts Preparation
Tax Returns
Bookkeeping
Payroll Services
VAT Returns
Business Planning
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- Chartered accountants with 25+ years of combined industry experience since 1998
- Personalised service combining technical expertise with practical business insight
- Pioneers in digital accounting technology adoption since 2002
- Multi-generational family business background across diverse industries
- Recognised by Handpicked Accountants as UK leading accountancy firm
Associations and certifications
- Xero Certified Advisor
- Barclays Team of Experts
- Handpicked Accountants
What people say
Efficient with tax return
Always on hand for advice
Services
Accounts Preparation
We prepare comprehensive accounts including profit and loss statements and balance sheets. Our service helps businesses maintain accurate financial records for regulatory compliance and strategic decision-making. Regular reporting intervals ensure timely financial insights for improved business management.
Tax Returns
Professional submission of self-assessment, partnership, and corporation tax returns. We ensure accurate calculations, deadline compliance, and tax efficiency strategies. Our electronic submission system provides instant HMRC confirmation for complete tax return certainty.
Bookkeeping
Comprehensive bookkeeping maintaining accurate income and expenditure records. Our service ensures balanced accounts, timely transaction recording, and accessible financial data for informed business decisions. Tailored to individual business requirements and reporting frequencies.
Payroll Services
Full payroll management including PAYE, NI contributions, and statutory payments. We handle RTI submissions, payslip generation, and year-end P60 processing. Our service ensures compliance with evolving employment tax regulations and deadlines.
VAT Returns
Expert VAT return preparation and advisory services. We offer bookkeeping integration, scheme selection advice, and HMRC dispute resolution. Timely submissions ensure penalty avoidance while optimising VAT recovery opportunities for registered businesses.
People
Stuart Crabtree
Co-Founder
Chartered accountant with 25+ years' experience, combining technical expertise with practical business ownership experience. Specialises in strategic tax planning and business advisory services for SMEs across diverse industries.
Melanie Rawes
Co-Founder
Qualified accountant with extensive experience in financial reporting and business growth strategies. Brings practical commercial insight from operating multiple business ventures, focusing on delivering tailored accounting solutions for client success.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide accounts preparation, tax returns, bookkeeping, payroll, VAT returns, and business planning services tailored to individual business needs.
How do you help businesses save tax?
Through strategic tax planning, accurate return submissions, and leveraging our expertise in tax-efficient structures to ensure legal compliance while minimising liabilities.
Do you use modern accounting technology?
Yes, we utilise Xero-certified software and electronic HMRC submissions to ensure efficient, accurate, and timely accounting services for all clients.
What business experience do you have?
Our team has operated businesses from small enterprises to £30m PLCs, with 25+ years' combined accounting experience since establishing in 1998.
