Business Details
38 Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Bishop Auckland
Mitchells Grievson has been delivering professional accountancy and business advisory services for over 35 years, establishing itself as a trusted partner for businesses across the UK. Our approach combines deep technical expertise with a client-centric philosophy, ensuring we understand both the operational and strategic needs of each client. We specialise in audit and accountancy, taxation, business start-up support, growth strategy, and exit planning, serving sole traders, SMEs, and medium-sized enterprises. Our team of Chartered Accountants and ICAEW-regulated professionals provides fixed-price agreements to eliminate unexpected costs, while our proactive advice helps clients navigate tax legislation and compliance requirements.With offices in Bishop Auckland and clients ranging from local businesses to international operations, we combine regional accessibility with national expertise. Our commitment to transparency is demonstrated through free initial consultations, regular client updates via our eNEWS newsletter, and a track record of long-term client relationships spanning decades. We differentiate ourselves through sector-specific knowledge in healthcare and construction industries, including specialist CIS tax refund services. Client testimonials consistently highlight our responsiveness, technical proficiency, and ability to future-proof businesses through strategic financial guidance.
Services
Audit and Accountancy
Taxation Services
Business Start-up Support
Growth Strategy
Exit Planning
Payroll Services
CIS Tax Refunds
Tax Planning
Healthcare Accounting
Making Tax Digital
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of combined experience in accountancy and business advisory
- Our fixed-price agreements ensure complete cost transparency
- Proactive tax planning and compliance support from ICAEW-regulated experts
- Specialist CIS tax refund service with claims averaging 2,000
- Personalised service evidenced by client relationships lasting over 20 years
Associations and certifications
- ICAEW
- Chartered Accountants
What people say
Professional and efficient
Extremely helpful and friendly
Proactive and informative
Fantastic team commitment
Excellent, professional service
Services
Audit and Accountancy
Our audit and accountancy services ensure compliance with statutory requirements while providing valuable business insights. We prepare statutory audits, annual accounts, and management accounts tailored to your business size and sector. With ICAEW-regulated expertise, we maintain the highest standards of financial reporting and offer strategic advice to improve business performance through accurate financial data interpretation.
Taxation Services
We provide comprehensive taxation services covering corporation tax, personal tax, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax. Our team ensures compliance with evolving legislation while implementing strategic tax planning to minimise liabilities. We assist with HMRC investigations, tax return preparation, and ongoing advisory services to optimise your tax position across all business activities.
Business Start-up Support
Our business start-up support helps new ventures establish strong financial foundations. We advise on business structure selection, tax planning, accounting software implementation, and funding applications. With specialist guidance on VAT registration, payroll setup, and financial forecasting, we enable entrepreneurs to focus on growth while ensuring compliance from day one.
CIS Tax Refunds
We specialise in Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) tax refunds, recovering overpaid taxes for construction workers and contractors. Our service includes expense claim preparation, HMRC submissions, and compliance with annual reporting requirements. With fees starting at 130 and average refunds of 2,000, we simplify the process of reclaiming tax overpayments dating back four years.
Making Tax Digital
Our Making Tax Digital service ensures VAT-registered businesses comply with HMRC's digital reporting requirements. We implement compatible software solutions, maintain digital records, and submit VAT returns through HMRC's API platform. This service eliminates paper record-keeping while streamlining tax administration for businesses with turnovers exceeding 85,000.
People
Nigel Rea
Expert Advisor
With decades of accountancy experience, Nigel provides strategic financial guidance to long-term clients. He specialises in business exit planning and tax-efficient wealth management while maintaining close working relationships that often extend beyond professional boundaries.
Claire Wilson ACA
Client Manager
Claire supports business growth through tailored financial advice and tax planning solutions. Her expertise in start-up funding and management information systems helps entrepreneurs establish and develop successful ventures while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
Phil Harnby ACA
Business Growth Specialist
Phil focuses on scaling businesses through strategic financial planning and tax optimisation. He advises on medium-term funding requirements, staff benefits implementation, and positioning businesses for future expansion or exit strategies.
Helen
Payroll Specialist
Helen manages payroll and auto-enrolment pension schemes with meticulous attention to detail. Her expertise ensures clients maintain compliance with HMRC requirements while receiving efficient, error-free payroll processing services.
Amy
Payroll Administrator
Amy provides comprehensive payroll support, handling PAYE and NI payments with exceptional accuracy. Her client-focused approach ensures smooth payroll operations and timely compliance with all statutory obligations.
Questions
What accountancy services do you offer?
We provide audit, taxation, payroll, business start-up support, growth strategy, exit planning, and specialist healthcare and construction industry services.
How are your services different from other accountants?
Our fixed-price agreements, 35+ years of experience, and proactive approach combine with sector-specific expertise in healthcare and construction industries.
Do you offer fixed-price accounting services?
Yes, we provide fixed-price agreements covering all agreed services with no unexpected additional charges or hidden fees.
Can you help with switching accountants?
We offer a free consultation and handle the complete transition process when clients decide to switch accountants.
How do CIS tax refunds work?
We process claims for overpaid tax by submitting expense claims to HMRC, typically recovering £2,000 with fees starting at £130.
