Business Details
5 Years
experience
Trusted Accounting & Business Advisory Services
Founded in 2021, Sidaways Chartered Accountants began with a small team and a single office in the West Midlands. Our mission was never to be the largest firm but to build something bettera firm that provides business owners with clear advice, local relationships, and reliable support. Today, we employ over 600 professionals across 30+ UK offices, yet our core values remain unchanged. We prioritise understanding your unique needs to deliver tailored accounting, tax, and business advisory services.Our team combines technical expertise with sector-specific knowledge, offering impartial guidance to help clients make informed decisions. With specialists in auditing, corporate finance, payroll, and VAT, we act as an extension of your team, ensuring compliance while empowering growth. Our commitment to transparency, digital innovation, and client-centric service has established us as a trusted partner for businesses nationwide.
Services
Auditing
Bookkeeping
Buying or Selling a Business
Cloud Accounting
Corporate Finance
Payroll
VAT
Details
- Year established: 2021
Highlights and features
- We have over 24 years of experience guiding SMEs through challenging times
- We provide nationwide support with 30+ local offices across the UK
- We implement cloud accounting solutions for real-time financial visibility
- Our team includes ACCA-regulated auditors and tax specialists
- We offer tailored business advisory services as an extension of your team
Associations and certifications
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
What people say
Expert tax advice
Responsive team
Clear communication
Reliable compliance support
Tailored solutions
Services
Auditing
Our specialist auditors provide tailored statutory and voluntary audit services for businesses of all sizes. We ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while identifying financial risks and opportunities. Our proactive approach delivers assurance through detailed analysis of internal controls, financial statements, and operational processes, helping businesses maintain transparency and build stakeholder confidence.
Bookkeeping
We manage day-to-day bookkeeping, cashflow forecasting, and management accounts. Our services ensure accurate financial records with real-time reporting capabilities. By handling VAT returns, payroll processing, and compliance documentation, we enable businesses to focus on core operations while maintaining complete financial visibility and HMRC compliance.
Corporate Finance
Our corporate finance team specialises in mergers and acquisitions, business valuations, and capital raising. We provide strategic guidance for financial restructuring, management buy-outs, and growth financing. With expertise in debt advisory and exit strategies, we help businesses optimise financial performance and achieve long-term growth objectives through informed decision-making.
Payroll Services
We offer comprehensive payroll solutions including Real Time Information reporting, auto-enrolment pension compliance, and online payslip distribution. Our dedicated UK-based team ensures accurate salary payments, tax deductions, and statutory reporting. By managing complex payroll regulations, we reduce administrative burdens while maintaining complete compliance with HMRC requirements.
VAT Compliance
Our VAT specialists provide end-to-end compliance solutions, including registration, return preparation, and HMRC dispute resolution. We advise on cross-border transactions, import/export VAT, and scheme optimisation. With expertise in construction, property, and international VAT rules, we help businesses maintain compliance while identifying potential savings through strategic tax planning.
People
David Griffiths
Head of Restructuring
With 24 years of experience in corporate recovery, David specialises in guiding SMEs through financial distress. He provides strategic restructuring solutions and insolvency advice to businesses across multiple sectors.
Shaun Knight
Experienced accounting professional providing tailored financial advisory services to UK businesses.
Ed Hill
Specialist in business advisory and compliance solutions for growing enterprises.
Chris Hession
Audit expert with extensive experience in statutory and voluntary audit engagements.
Tom Parry
Corporate Finance Specialist
Advises on mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising strategies for mid-market businesses.
Questions
What accounting services does bk plus offer?
We provide auditing, bookkeeping, corporate finance, payroll, VAT compliance, and business advisory services tailored to your specific needs.
Do you support cloud accounting systems?
Yes, we work with leading cloud providers and help implement solutions for real-time financial management and Making Tax Digital compliance.
What sectors do you specialise in?
We serve construction, professional services, property, recruitment, retail, and SMEs across various industries.
Are you regulated by professional bodies?
Yes, we're regulated by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants for audit and investment business activities.
How do I choose the right business structure?
Our advisors help determine optimal structures like sole trader, partnership, or limited company based on your specific circumstances.
