Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Sheffield
Established in 1956, we are a Sheffield-based firm of Chartered Accountants with a long-standing reputation for quality, efficiency, and professionalism. Our expertise spans accountancy, taxation, and business advisory services, supporting private individuals and companies across diverse sectors. We prioritise proactive, client-focused solutions to help businesses navigate regulatory requirements and achieve growth. With over six decades of experience, we combine traditional accounting services with strategic advice tailored to modern business challenges. Our team delivers compliance support, financial planning, and specialist tax guidance, ensuring clients receive comprehensive, actionable insights.We are committed to transparency, offering fixed-fee structures and free initial consultations for SMEs and start-ups. As members of the ICAEW Business Advice Service, we provide audit-registered expertise and investment advisory services within regulated parameters. Our cloud accounting solutions integrate leading software platforms, enabling real-time financial management for businesses. We serve clients ranging from freelancers to large corporations, addressing sector-specific challenges with practical, forward-thinking strategies. Our approach balances technical excellence with accessible, personalised service delivery to build lasting client relationships.
Services
Business and Company Services
Individuals and Landlords
Business Start Ups
Cloud Accounting
Tax Planning
Payroll Services
VAT Compliance
Corporate Tax Returns
Inheritance Tax Advice
Financial Forecasting
Details
- Year established: 1956
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of experience in accountancy and business advisory services.
- Our team provides proactive compliance and strategic growth support for businesses.
- We offer fixed-fee structures and free initial consultations for SMEs.
- Our cloud accounting solutions integrate with leading software platforms.
- We are members of the ICAEW Business Advice Service with audit registration.
Associations and certifications
- ICAEW
Services
Business and Company Services
We provide compliance and strategic support for businesses, including financial accounts, statutory audits, payroll, and VAT bureau services. Our expertise ensures regulatory adherence while offering growth-focused advice on financial planning and performance optimisation. Clients benefit from tailored solutions addressing company secretarial duties and corporation tax returns.
Individuals and Landlords
Our personal tax services cover self-assessment returns, inheritance tax planning, and trust management. We simplify complex tax obligations for individuals and landlords, ensuring compliance while minimising liabilities through strategic financial advice aligned with personal circumstances.
Business Start Ups
We support new businesses with structure selection, business plans, cashflow projections, and finance sourcing. Our guidance covers company formation, compliance requirements, and accounting software implementation, enabling entrepreneurs to focus on growth while meeting regulatory obligations.
Cloud Accounting
Our cloud accounting solutions integrate platforms like Xero and QuickBooks, offering real-time financial management. Services include software setup, training, automated invoicing, and secure data access, streamlining bookkeeping and enhancing decision-making for businesses.
Tax Planning
We deliver specialist tax planning advice covering corporation tax, VAT, and personal tax optimisation. Our approach combines compliance expertise with strategic recommendations to reduce liabilities while aligning with long-term business and personal financial goals.
People
John Thompson
Partner
John Thompson BA FCA leads business advisory services, specialising in corporate tax and strategic planning. With decades of experience, he guides clients through complex financial challenges while maintaining a focus on practical, growth-oriented solutions.
Wayne Smith
Partner
Wayne Smith FCA CTA manages audit and compliance services, leveraging extensive technical expertise to ensure regulatory adherence. He oversees cloud accounting implementations and provides tax enquiry support, combining innovation with traditional accounting excellence.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for businesses?
We provide financial accounts, statutory audits, payroll, VAT returns, and corporate tax compliance alongside strategic business planning and performance improvement advice.
How do you support new businesses?
We assist with business structure selection, company formation, financial forecasting, and compliance requirements, offering fixed-fee packages tailored to startups.
What cloud accounting solutions do you provide?
We offer Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks integration with setup, training, and ongoing support, enabling real-time financial management and digital compliance.
Do you offer personal tax planning services?
Yes, we provide self-assessment returns, inheritance tax planning, trust management, and strategic advice to optimise personal tax positions.
Are your services available for freelancers?
We offer tailored packages for freelancers including tax compliance, cloud accounting software, and IR35 contract reviews to ensure regulatory compliance.
