Northern Accountants

Business Details

19 Years

experience

Expert Accounting Services in Leeds

Northern Accountants prioritises relationships, service, and innovation, embodying the NA Way. Our dedicated teams work as an extension of your business, providing expert financial management and strategic insights to support growth. With decades of combined experience, our professionals deliver compliance-based services, outsourced finance teams, and tailored tax advisory solutions. We focus on accuracy, compliance, and proactive planning to optimise financial performance while reducing administrative burdens. Our commitment to client-centric service ensures businesses of all sizes can focus on strategic decision-making and long-term success.

Services

Year-End Accounts Self Assessment Tax Returns Bookkeeping Payroll Services Tax Advisory Business Strategy Planning Outsourced Finance Director VAT Returns Cashflow Forecasting Corporate Restructure

Details

Year established: 2007

Highlights and features

We offer dedicated finance teams with decades of combined industry experience.
Our services reduce overheads compared to hiring in-house accounting staff.
We provide strategic financial insights for informed business decision-making.
We ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and evolving tax laws.
Our proactive tax planning identifies savings to optimise your financial position.

What people say

Expert tax planning Reliable compliance support Proactive financial advice Accessible team Cost-effective solutions

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Services

Year-End Accounts

Our year-end accounts service ensures accurate statutory financial statements and corporation tax returns are prepared and filed on time. This provides clarity on your business's financial health while maintaining HMRC compliance. Expert management of reporting requirements avoids penalties and supports strategic decision-making for long-term growth.

Self Assessment Tax Returns

We handle complete self-assessment tax return preparation and submission, identifying allowable deductions to minimise liabilities. Our service ensures compliance with HMRC regulations while maximising tax savings. Proactive planning and expert guidance simplify the process for self-employed individuals and businesses with complex income structures.

Bookkeeping

Our bookkeeping service maintains up-to-date, accurate financial records through bank reconciliation and transaction management. Cloud-based software solutions provide real-time financial visibility while reducing administrative burdens. This foundational service supports informed business decisions and seamless tax compliance.

Outsourced Finance Director

Access expert financial director insights for strategic decision-making, cashflow forecasting, and growth planning. This service provides high-level financial oversight without full-time employment costs. We deliver tailored advice on budgeting, investment strategies, and operational efficiency improvements.

Tax Advisory

Our tax advisory service identifies corporation tax savings, inheritance tax mitigation strategies, and compliance opportunities. We specialise in complex areas like land remediation relief and capital allowances reviews. Proactive planning ensures tax-efficient structures aligned with business objectives.

People

Phil Ellerby

Managing Director

With a focus on team culture and client relationships, Phil leads Northern Accountants' strategic direction. He combines industry expertise with a hands-on approach to business growth and client service excellence.

Ben Muncaster

Operations Director

Ben oversees operational efficiency and team development, leveraging process improvement expertise to enhance service delivery. His focus on systems and culture supports scalable growth across Northern Accountants' service offerings.

Ricky Field

Director - Hull

Ricky drives Hull office operations with local market expertise, combining technical accounting knowledge with client relationship management to support regional business growth and team development.

Mark Alderson

Director - Leeds

Mark specialises in strategic business advisory, helping Leeds-based clients achieve financial goals through tailored accounting solutions and forward-thinking financial planning aligned with their growth objectives.

Graeme Morrison

Corporate Finance Director

Graeme provides corporate finance expertise, focusing on business growth strategies and transactional support. His background in business ownership informs practical financial advisory services for expanding companies.

Questions

What accounting services do you offer?

We provide year-end accounts, tax returns, bookkeeping, payroll, business advisory, and specialist tax planning services tailored to UK businesses.

Do you work with businesses outside Leeds?

Yes, we support clients across West Yorkshire, Hull, Edinburgh, and remotely throughout the UK with flexible service delivery options.

How do you ensure tax compliance?

Our team stays updated on HMRC regulations, using proactive planning and accurate reporting to maintain compliance while identifying legitimate tax savings.

Can you assist with software implementation?

As Xero-certified advisors, we help clients transition to digital accounting systems and provide training for efficient financial management.

What makes your firm different?

We combine technical expertise with a client-focused approach, offering outsourced finance teams and strategic insights that go beyond basic compliance.

Reviews (6)

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Yarl Stories

Nov 17, 2021 Report

We use Northern Accountants for 2 of our Ltd companies and we are pleased with the level of support we have received from them. The whole team are fantastic but after dealing specifically with Phil, Jayne, Katie, James and Adam over the last few years, we can gladly say that we are more than happy with the service provided. The team are always on hand to help with any queries we have, and their support is always greatly appreciated.

Marc

Nov 17, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism
A breath of fresh of air. They are always on hand to help with any queries and offer great support. They are an integral extended part of my business and I would highly recommend Northern Accountants.

Danielle Eagleton

Nov 16, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Jayne is a Lovely and friendly professional lady who is always happy to help, she will always go above and beyond to assist me. Jayne is very knowledgeable about the product we use for our business accounts and she has a very professional approach. It is always a pleasure to speak with Jayne.

Hannah Nunn

Nov 15, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
I have been very well looked after by Northern Accountants. I know I can reply on them to look after everything financial for me. They are helpful, responsive and friendly.

Peter Rawson

Oct 31, 2021 Report

Northern Accountants have helped me to grow my business by giving good advice and having a team of professionals available to offer advice to help with important financial decisions. I have made a number of recommendations and several people/companies have moved their accountancy work to Northern Accountants and have all been pleased with the change.

Beaumont Ceramics

Oct 30, 2021 Report

I've used Northern Accountants for several years now both for my personal business affairs and for my Ltd Company. The day to day friendly support from Jayne and Shaun is excellent and very patient which is particularly important for a small business owner with no financial background!! The training and help with setting up Xero has been invaluable and it means it's easy to keep my accounts up to date which in turn makes it much more efficient for Northern to keep on top of my financial affairs.
Phil's weekly video updates during Lockdown (and beyond) were a life-saver when we were all trying