Business Details
Chartered Accountants Supporting Business Growth
Established as a forward-thinking accountancy firm, we combine extensive professional experience with innovative technology to deliver tailored financial solutions. Our directors, Jane Frith and Steve Beilby, bring over 25 years of combined expertise as Chartered Accountants, having trained with leading firms including PricewaterhouseCoopers. We specialise in business growth partnering, helping clients maximise profitability through strategic accounting, tax planning, and compliance services. Our commitment to technological advancement enables efficient, transparent processes for bookkeeping, payroll, VAT management, and cloud accounting. Based in Pocklington, East Yorkshire, we serve local and national clients with a personalised approach, ensuring compliance while minimising tax liabilities.Our services extend to company formation, management accounts, and pension auto-enrolment, supported by a network of skilled associates. We prioritise client education, providing clear insights into financial performance and regulatory requirements. As platinum QuickBooks partners and Dext specialists, we offer seamless digital solutions for modern businesses. Our fixed-fee structures and monthly payment plans ensure budget predictability, while our HMRC agent status guarantees efficient tax representation. With a focus on long-term partnerships, we aim to be your trusted advisors for sustainable business growth.
Services
Accounts and Bookkeeping
Tax Compliance
Payroll Services
Cloud Accounting
Business Startup Support
Management Accounts
Company Formation
Workplace Pensions
Personal Tax Review
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of combined experience in Chartered Accountancy with PricewaterhouseCoopers-trained professionals.
- We specialise in business growth partnering to enhance profitability through strategic financial management.
- Our HMRC agent status ensures efficient tax compliance and representation.
- We utilise cloud accounting technology for real-time financial insights and automation.
- Our fixed-fee structures provide transparent budgeting for accounting services.
Services
Accounts and Bookkeeping
We prepare statutory accounts and maintain accurate bookkeeping records for compliance and business decision-making. Our services include Companies House filings, tax return preparation, and software advice for self-managed bookkeeping. Clients receive tailored financial insights to understand performance metrics and legal obligations.
Tax Compliance
Our tax compliance services maximise allowances while ensuring adherence to HMRC regulations. We prepare company and personal tax returns, manage husband-and-wife allowances, and provide liability calculations with deadline reminders. As HMRC agents, we handle correspondence and penalty avoidance strategies for businesses and individuals.
Payroll Services
We manage payroll processing for weekly, fortnightly, or monthly payments, including CIS deductions and auto-enrolment pensions. Our services cover payslip generation, starter/leaver processing, and year-end returns. Employers receive compliance support to avoid penalties and meet statutory obligations.
Cloud Accounting
Our cloud accounting solutions integrate QuickBooks Online and Dext for real-time financial management. Features include automated receipt processing, VAT tracking, and mobile access to sales/expenses data. This technology-driven approach reduces manual work, enabling clients to focus on business growth with secure, backed-up financial information.
Business Startup Support
We provide tailored startup advice, including entity selection, tax planning, and compliance frameworks. Our free consultation service helps new businesses develop growth strategies, with ongoing support for accounting systems and regulatory requirements to ensure a strong foundation for success.
People
Jane Frith
Chartered Accountant
Jane trained at PricewaterhouseCoopers before joining Townend English. With over 25 years of experience, she specialises in business growth strategies and tax efficiency for SMEs.
Steve Beilby
Chartered Accountant
Steve qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Townend English and brings 25+ years of expertise in financial management and compliance for growing businesses.
Abbi Tinson
Accounts Senior
Abbi holds the MAAT qualification and manages complex accounting tasks, ensuring clients receive accurate financial reporting and compliance support.
Rebecca Exton-Wadsley
Accounts Senior
Rebecca (ACA qualified) provides expert accounting services, focusing on statutory compliance and tailored financial solutions for business clients.
Rebecca Wakefield
Accounts Assistant
Rebecca supports accounting processes with precision, assisting in bookkeeping, payroll, and tax return preparation for businesses and individuals.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide bookkeeping, VAT returns, payroll, company formation, and cloud accounting tailored to small business needs.
How do you help businesses with tax planning?
We maximise tax allowances, advise on compliance, and implement strategies to reduce liabilities for companies and individuals.
Do you support business startups?
Yes, we offer free consultations, entity selection advice, and compliance frameworks to help new businesses launch successfully.
What cloud accounting solutions do you use?
We specialise in QuickBooks Online and Dext integrations for automated, real-time financial management and reporting.
Are you HMRC-registered agents?
Yes, we act as HMRC agents, handling tax correspondence and ensuring compliance for businesses and individuals.
