Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Chartered Accountants in Kendal
Stables Thompson & Briscoe is a long-established firm of Chartered Accountants with a rich history dating back to 1926. Our expertise spans decades of combined experience, serving clients across South Lakeland and Eden Valley. We specialise in audit, tax planning, business advisory, and compliance services for individuals, businesses, farms, trusts, and charities. Our commitment to traditional customer service is matched by our modern approach to accounting, ensuring clients receive both value for money and added-value insights.We maintain rigorous technical training for our team, including partnerships with professional networks to address complex client needs. Our dedication to transparency, ethical standards, and community engagement has earned us enduring trust, with clients often remaining with us for generations.
Services
Accounts production
Auditing
Tax Planning
Payroll processing
Business start-up advice
Inheritance Tax Mitigation
VAT advice
Management accounts
Budget forecasting
Academy services
Details
- Year established: 1926
Highlights and features
- We have over 95 years of experience in Chartered Accountancy.
- Our team holds ICAEW accreditation for technical excellence.
- We provide tailored services for diverse sectors including education and agriculture.
- Our client retention rate reflects decades of trust and satisfaction.
- We combine modern accounting practices with traditional customer service values.
Associations and certifications
- ICAEW
What people say
Efficient service
Effective service
Value for money
Professional expertise
Long-term reliability
Services
Accounts production
We prepare year-end and management accounts for sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, trusts, and charities. Our services ensure accurate financial records tailored to your sector's requirements. Clients benefit from clear reporting and strategic advice to support business growth and compliance.
Auditing
We provide statutory audits for companies exceeding legal thresholds and voluntary audits for credibility enhancement. Our approach combines sector-specific knowledge with stakeholder-focused reporting. Services include assurance reviews, compliance checks, and tailored audit plans to meet regulatory requirements.
Tax Planning
Our tax planning services focus on legal optimisation of personal and business tax liabilities. We offer strategic advice on capital gains, inheritance tax, and corporate tax structures. Clients receive proactive guidance to minimise liabilities while maintaining full compliance with evolving tax legislation.
Payroll processing
We manage complex payroll requirements for businesses of all sizes. Our services include HMRC compliance, payslip generation, and real-time reporting. Clients benefit from accurate, timely processing that reduces administrative burdens and ensures adherence to employment tax regulations.
Business start-up advice
We provide comprehensive guidance for new businesses, covering financial planning, legal structures, and tax obligations. Our support includes cash flow forecasting, business plan development, and compliance setup. Startups receive tailored advice to establish strong financial foundations and growth strategies.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for local businesses?
We provide accounts production, auditing, tax planning, payroll processing, and business advisory services tailored to South Lakeland and Eden Valley businesses.
Are you qualified Chartered Accountants?
Yes, we are ICAEW-accredited Chartered Accountants with over 95 years of combined experience serving Cumbrian clients.
How do you support academy schools?
We offer specialist services including statutory audits, VAT compliance, payroll management, and governance support for academy conversions and ongoing operations.
What tax planning services are available?
Our tax planning covers inheritance tax mitigation, corporate tax optimisation, and personal tax strategies to legally reduce liabilities while maintaining compliance.
Do you provide payroll services for small businesses?
Yes, we offer tailored payroll processing services that handle HMRC reporting, payslip generation, and compliance for small to medium enterprises.
How can you help with business succession planning?
We assist with exit strategies, inheritance tax mitigation, and business structure reviews to ensure smooth transitions during ownership changes or retirement.
