Business Details
Your Trusted Chartered Certified Accountants in Oldham
We are a firm of Chartered Certified Accountants based in Oldham, dedicated to providing tailored accountancy and business consultancy services to owner-managed and family-owned businesses. Our approach focuses on building close, long-term relationships with a select group of clients, allowing us to deeply understand their operations and deliver proactive solutions that drive growth and profitability. By leveraging modern technology and a homeworking model, we maintain cost efficiency while prioritising value over the lowest price, ensuring our clients receive expert, personalised support.Our services span bookkeeping, tax planning, business strategy, payroll, statutory compliance, and financial performance reviews, all underpinned by a commitment to transparency and fixed-price agreements. With decades of combined experience, we act as virtual finance directors, offering daily assistance and strategic insights to help businesses navigate challenges and seize opportunities. Our mission is to add measurable value through expertise, innovation, and a client-centric ethos that prioritises long-term success over short-term gains.
Services
Bookkeeping
Business Planning
Business Valuation
Company Secretarial
Financial Performance Review
Business Start-up
Management Accounts
Payroll
Statutory Accounts
Taxation
Highlights and features
- We offer fixed-price agreements with no hidden costs for complete transparency.
- Our team provides unlimited access for free initial consultations at any time.
- We combine modern technology with cost-effective practices to enhance efficiency.
- We focus on building deep client relationships to deliver tailored financial solutions.
- Our proactive approach identifies opportunities to improve profits and business growth.
Services
Bookkeeping
We manage all aspects of bookkeeping, from maintaining VAT records to preparing annual accounts, tailored to your business needs. Our IT expertise ensures efficient systems for streamlined financial management. Sage-certified, we offer software solutions to enhance your accounting processes while freeing your team for core activities.
Business Planning
Our strategic planning services help businesses develop long-term goals aligned with their vision and financial objectives. We provide expert guidance on cashflow projections, budgeting, and identifying growth opportunities. By combining industry experience with financial analysis, we create actionable plans to ensure sustainable success.
Taxation
We offer comprehensive tax planning and compliance solutions, including corporation tax, self-assessment, and inheritance tax. Our focus is minimising liabilities while ensuring adherence to legislation. We handle all reporting requirements and provide strategic advice to optimise your tax position for both businesses and individuals.
Payroll
Our payroll service manages PAYE, national insurance, and statutory payments for businesses with 2200 staff. We ensure compliance with employment laws and provide detailed staff cost analysis. Confidential and efficient, we handle year-end returns and incentive schemes to reduce administrative burdens.
Statutory Accounts
We prepare and file statutory accounts for limited companies, including audit services where required. Our approach goes beyond compliance, offering insights to improve business performance. We ensure accuracy and timeliness in meeting Companies House obligations while delivering strategic financial advice.
Questions
What services do Davenport Hodgkiss offer?
We provide accountancy, tax planning, business consultancy, payroll, statutory compliance, and financial performance reviews for owner-managed businesses.
How do you differ from other accountants?
We focus on close client relationships, fixed pricing, and proactive advice as virtual finance directors rather than traditional compliance-focused accountants.
Do you offer fixed-price agreements?
Yes, we provide guaranteed fixed prices for all services with no hidden fees or surprise bills.
Do you work with start-up businesses?
Yes, we assist start-ups with business structure, finance sourcing, and compliance to ensure a strong foundation for growth.
