Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Accountants in North Shields
Established over 50 years ago by Alan Moore, our firm has built a legacy of trust and expertise in accountancy services. We pride ourselves on maintaining long-standing relationships with clients, some of whom have been with us since our founding. As a team led by Managing Director Lynn Bennett, a former Ernst & Young professional with over two decades of leadership experience, we combine deep technical knowledge with a personal approach. Our services span annual accounts preparation, tax advisory, payroll management, VAT compliance, bookkeeping, and strategic business support tailored to limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships. We prioritise transparency in fees, accessibility for clients, and staying current with digital accounting technologies.With offices in North Shields, we serve businesses across the North East and beyond, offering both remote and on-site support. Our commitment to client education helps demystify financial processes, while our focus on tax efficiency supports business growth. We maintain strong relationships with HMRC and provide proactive guidance during audits or compliance challenges. Our team's continuity ensures consistent service quality, with many staff members having worked here for decades. We measure success through client retention, with numerous businesses having trusted us for 10-40 years. This enduring commitment to excellence has made us a respected name in regional accountancy.
Services
Tax Accountants
Payroll Services
VAT Compliance
Bookkeeping
Business Advisory
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We offer 50 years of continuous accountancy experience in the North East
- Our Managing Director is a qualified accountant with Ernst & Young background
- We provide tailored software support for all industry-standard accounting platforms
- We maintain HMRC compliance while minimising tax liabilities for clients
- Our team has supported businesses through generational ownership transitions
What people say
Exceptional service
Professional and friendly
Excellent all-round service
Thorough and professional
Prompt answers to queries
Services
Tax Accountants
Our tax accountants prepare accurate annual accounts for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships. We provide ongoing financial visibility through monthly or quarterly management accounts. Our team ensures compliance with current legislation while optimising tax efficiency for business growth.
Payroll Services
We handle all PAYE requirements including salary calculations, pension auto-enrolment, CIS returns, and maternity/paternity pay processing. Our payroll services ensure HMRC compliance while saving businesses time and administrative burden through efficient payroll management solutions.
VAT Compliance
Our VAT specialists provide comprehensive support including Making Tax Digital compliance, VAT return submissions, and backdated VAT resolution. We help businesses maintain current legislation compliance while optimising VAT recovery opportunities through tailored advisory services.
Bookkeeping
We offer full bookkeeping services with remote or on-site options, including software implementation and process reviews. Our expertise covers all major accounting platforms, ensuring accurate financial records that save time and improve business decision-making through reliable financial data.
Business Advisory
Our business advisory services focus on company structuring, profitability improvement, and tax-efficient strategies. We provide tailored guidance on pension schemes, company cars, and business growth while supporting ownership transitions and structural changes.
People
Lynn Bennett
Managing Director
Qualified accountant with Ernst & Young background, leading the firm since 2001. Specialises in strategic business advisory and tax compliance, with over 25 years of client relationship management experience in the North East.
Alan Moore
Founder
Established the practice over 50 years ago, creating long-standing client relationships that continue under current management. Laid the foundation for the firm's reputation in North East accountancy services.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide annual accounts preparation, tax advisory, payroll management, VAT compliance, bookkeeping, and business structuring advice for companies and individuals.
Do you support digital accounting software?
Yes, we offer expert support for all industry-standard accounting software platforms, both remotely and on-site according to client preference.
How do you handle HMRC compliance?
We ensure tax compliance through proactive HMRC liaison, accurate return submissions, and strategic tax planning to maximise allowances.
What business sizes do you work with?
We support sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies of all sizes across various industries in the North East region.
How are fees structured?
We provide transparent fee structures with upfront quotes, ensuring no hidden charges while maintaining competitive pricing for our services.
Do you offer business succession planning?
Yes, we specialise in assisting with ownership transitions, including generational transfers and structural changes from sole trader to limited company.
Reviews (1)
Clarks Home Bakery
Jul 17, 2014
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Accountants in North Shields with personality. Professional, efficient and always willing to offer advice. As long standing clients we can not recommend highly enough. - Clarks Home Bakery
