Business Details
10 Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in York
Established in 2016 by Graham Garbett F.C.A., Birchfields Accountants Limited provides specialist and regular accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses. Our team combines extensive experience in accountancy, tax, and advisory work, serving clients across diverse sectors including care homes, construction, and professional services. We focus on delivering tailored advice that empowers clients to make informed financial decisions. Our expertise spans forensic accounting, corporate finance, and business planning, with a commitment to understanding each client's unique targets and ambitions. We prioritise timely compliance with tax authorities, tax-efficient profit extraction, and proactive financial forecasting. Our sector-specific knowledge enables us to offer benchmarking insights and financing solutions, ensuring clients achieve sustainable growth.With offices in York and London, we maintain a client-centric approach through direct communication and transparent processes. Our forensic services support legal proceedings with expert financial analysis, while corporate finance solutions guide acquisitions, disposals, and business structuring. We demonstrate E-E-A-T principles through our Chartered Accountant status, specialist technical knowledge, and a track record of successful client outcomes. Our testimonials highlight our ability to resolve complex financial matters and deliver value through clear, actionable advice.
Services
Accountancy
Forensic Accounting
Corporate Finance
Business Valuations
Management Accounting
Personal Taxation
Corporate Taxation
Payroll Services
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in accountancy and corporate finance.
- Our team provides tailored advice aligned with your business ambitions.
- We specialise in sectors including care homes, construction, and professional services.
- Our forensic accounting services support complex legal proceedings with expert analysis.
- We offer transparent processes with no hidden fees.
What people say
Expertise in legal financial analysis
Timely and clear communication
Successful acquisition support
Tax-efficient solutions
Proactive business advice
Services
Accountancy
We prepare and submit annual financial statements for companies, and accounts for sole traders or partnerships. Our services ensure tax-efficient profit extraction and compliance with filing deadlines to avoid penalties. We work closely with clients to maintain accurate records and provide strategic financial insights.
Forensic Accounting
Our forensic accountants specialise in business valuations, litigation support, and fraud investigations. We provide expert testimony for courts and solicitors, offering independent financial analysis in matrimonial disputes, tax investigations, and professional negligence cases. Our services aid legal resolution through detailed financial scrutiny.
Corporate Finance
We advise on business acquisitions, disposals, and fundraising. Our services include target identification, valuation, due diligence, and deal structuring. We support clients through transaction complexities, minimising risks while maximising growth opportunities. Recent successes include facilitating management buy-outs and restructuring initiatives.
Management Accounting
We deliver regular management accounts and forecasting tools to inform business decisions. Our services highlight key financial trends, monitor cash flow, and establish customised forecasting models. This enables proactive financial management aligned with operational goals and long-term strategic planning.
Personal Taxation
We manage personal tax liabilities and ensure timely submission of returns. Our approach explains tax positions clearly while identifying tax-efficient income extraction methods. We provide proactive advice to meet HMRC requirements and optimise individual financial outcomes.
People
Graham Garbett
Director & Founder
FCA-qualified accountant with over 20 years' experience in advisory and forensic accounting. Founded Birchfields Accountants in 2016 after senior roles in professional services firms. Specialises in SME support, corporate finance, and forensic investigations.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for SMEs?
We provide financial reporting, tax compliance, management accounting, and business planning services tailored to small and medium-sized enterprises across various sectors.
Do you handle forensic accounting for legal cases?
Yes, we offer forensic accounting services including business valuations, fraud investigations, and expert testimony for litigation and matrimonial disputes.
How can your corporate finance team assist with business growth?
We support acquisitions, disposals, fundraising, and business restructuring, providing end-to-end guidance to maximise growth opportunities and minimise risks.
What sectors do you specialise in?
We have particular expertise in care homes, construction, professional services, and manufacturing, offering sector-specific financial advisory and compliance solutions.
Are you available for in-person meetings?
Yes, we welcome face-to-face meetings at our York or London offices during normal business hours, or can visit client premises by arrangement.
