Business Details
45 Years
experience
Trusted Accountancy Services in Hedon
Established in 1981, Southgates Accountants has built a reputation for delivering expert financial guidance tailored to the unique needs of businesses and individuals. Our team of thirteen professionals, including four ACCA-qualified accountants, combines decades of experience with a commitment to continuous professional development. We prioritise proactive client engagement, offering daily support to alleviate the complexities of business finances.Embracing cloud-based technology and Making Tax Digital compliance, we help clients streamline operations while maintaining a personal touch. With a legacy of training excellence and a focus on innovation, we aim to be strategic partners in our clients' success, blending traditional values with modern solutions.
Services
Business Start-up
Compliance Services
Taxation
Support Services
Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of local accountancy expertise in East Yorkshire
- Our team includes four ACCA-qualified accountants with specialist tax knowledge
- Proactive daily client support to prevent financial issues before they arise
- Pioneers in cloud accounting adoption and Making Tax Digital compliance
- Comprehensive service covering business start-up to estate planning
Associations and certifications
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Services
Business Start-up
We guide entrepreneurs through every stage of business formation, from legal structure selection to financial forecasting. Our experts help create robust business plans, secure financing, and complete all necessary registrations with Companies House and HMRC. With tailored advice on accounting software and compliance requirements, we ensure new businesses establish strong financial foundations for sustainable growth.
Compliance Services
Our compliance specialists handle annual accounts preparation, statutory filings, and payroll administration. We ensure businesses meet all legal obligations including Real Time Information submissions and Pension Auto Enrolment. By maintaining accurate company records and preparing tax returns, we relieve clients of administrative burdens while maintaining full adherence to current legislation and accounting standards.
Taxation
We provide comprehensive tax solutions covering corporation tax, personal tax, VAT, and estate planning. Our team helps clients legally minimise tax liabilities through strategic planning while ensuring accurate Self Assessment submissions. Specialised services include HMRC investigation support, VAT scheme optimisation, and inheritance tax mitigation strategies that protect family assets across generations.
Support Services
From management accounts to payroll processing, our ongoing support services enhance business efficiency. We offer bookkeeping solutions, financial forecasting, and bank liaison services to maintain cashflow stability. Regular management reporting enables data-driven decision-making, while our IT consultants help implement accounting software systems that improve financial visibility and operational productivity.
Consultancy
Our consultancy services focus on improving business performance through strategic financial management. We review credit control systems, stock valuation methods, and cost management processes to enhance profitability. Technology advisory includes software selection and implementation support, helping businesses leverage digital tools for better financial control and compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.
People
Antony Rookes
Director
FCCA-qualified with over 35 years' experience at Southgates, Antony became a partner in 1999. He specialises in business advisory services and strategic tax planning for owner-managed businesses.
Andrew Guy
Director
MAAT/ACCA-qualified partner since 2011, Andrew joined as an apprentice in 1997. He focuses on compliance services and supports SMEs with financial reporting and regulatory requirements.
Lewis McKinley
Director
ACCA-qualified with specialist expertise in corporate tax and audit services. Lewis leads the firm's training initiatives and ensures staff maintain the highest professional standards.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for new businesses?
We provide complete start-up support including business structure advice, financial forecasting, HMRC registration, and accounting software implementation to ensure new businesses establish proper financial systems.
How do you help businesses with tax compliance?
Our tax services cover corporation tax, personal tax, VAT, and inheritance tax planning. We ensure accurate Self Assessment submissions while implementing strategies to legally minimise tax liabilities.
Are you qualified to handle business audits?
Yes, as ACCA-registered auditors, we provide statutory audit services alongside financial reporting and compliance support for businesses requiring formal accountancy verification.
Do you support businesses with payroll requirements?
We offer full payroll services including Real Time Information submissions, Pension Auto Enrolment compliance, and software implementation to manage employee payments and tax deductions.
Reviews (2)
Lisa Preston
Mar 28, 2021
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Amazing.. Always there at the drop of a email or call to help out the best they can. I've recommended Southgates to many friends and family members because of the great service and advice. So I'm recommending them to you. They are outstanding at what they do for you as a client. Thank you for everything you do Southgates I would literally be lost without you.
Claire Thundercliffe
May 30, 2020
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Truly amazing at what they do . The team go above and beyond to help in any way they can . From joining them as a new business start up in September 2018 Andy, Tony, Susie and the team have always been on hand to explain and guide us in the right direction . Nothing is too much trouble . Would 100% recommend . Thank you for all your help .
