Business Details
29 Years
experience
Your Trusted Chartered Accountants in Blandford
Pinder Cox is a chartered certified accountancy firm based in Blandford, Dorset, with over 25 years of experience serving individuals and businesses. Established in 1997, our team of ACCA-qualified professionals, led by Managing Director Mark Stanton, delivers tailored accounting, tax, and business advisory services. We specialise in corporate and personal tax planning, cloud accounting, payroll, and company formations, utilising Xero software to enhance efficiency. Our client-centric approach ensures prompt, personalised support, whether you're a sole trader or a multi-million-pound enterprise. Regulated by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, we combine technical expertise with a commitment to long-term client relationships.Our track record of successful HMRC appeals and rapid account turnaround demonstrates our dedication to accuracy and client satisfaction. With team members holding additional qualifications in ATT and AAT, we provide comprehensive financial solutions grounded in continuous professional development. Operating from Sunrise Business Park, we serve clients across Dorset and beyond, maintaining a reputation for reliability and excellence since our founding.
Services
Company Formations
Corporate Tax Planning
Cloud Accounting
Payroll Services
VAT Returns
Bookkeeping
Budgeting & Forecasting
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience serving Dorset businesses and individuals
- Our team includes ACCA, AAT and ATT qualified professionals with specialist tax expertise
- We offer Xero-certified cloud accounting solutions integrated with our services
- We guarantee rapid response times for urgent client requirements
- We maintain ACCA regulation ensuring adherence to strict professional standards
Associations and certifications
- ACCA
- Xero Certified Advisor
What people say
Excellent service
Efficient and friendly
Quickly turned around
Highly recommend
Great service
Services
Corporate Tax Planning
Our ACCA-qualified team provides strategic corporate tax planning services to optimise your business's financial position. We specialise in navigating complex tax regulations while ensuring compliance. With over 30 years' combined experience in corporate taxation, we help businesses of all sizes implement effective tax strategies that support long-term growth objectives while maintaining strict adherence to HMRC requirements.
Cloud Accounting
We offer Xero-certified cloud accounting solutions that streamline financial management for modern businesses. Our implementation includes full system setup, data migration, and user training. As certified advisors, we ensure clients maximise the benefits of real-time financial tracking while maintaining secure, compliant record-keeping tailored to their specific business requirements.
Payroll Services
Our comprehensive payroll services cover all aspects of employee payment processing and compliance. With specialists like Tina Stone who has 30+ years' payroll experience, we handle CIS, RTI submissions, and payroll software management. We ensure accurate, timely payments while maintaining compliance with evolving employment tax regulations across multiple business sectors.
Company Formations
We provide complete company formation services including Companies House registration and HMRC notifications. Our team guides clients through choosing appropriate business structures while ensuring proper accounting systems are established from day one. We integrate this with ongoing advisory services to support new businesses through their critical early growth stages.
VAT Returns
Our VAT specialists handle all aspects of VAT registration, return preparation and HMRC correspondence. We ensure accurate quarterly submissions while identifying legitimate opportunities for VAT recovery. With experience across diverse industries, we help businesses maintain compliance while optimising their VAT positions through proactive planning and record-keeping systems.
People
Mark Stanton
Managing Director
Fellow of ACCA with over 30 years' tax and accountancy experience. Qualified in 1990, he leads our team in delivering expert business advisory services to Dorset clients since 2003.
Zillah Cosgrove
Accountant
Xero Certified Advisor with 10+ years' practice experience. Specialises in accounts preparation and tax returns for sole traders and limited companies while completing her ACCA qualification.
Claire Pickersgill-White
Accountant
AAT-qualified with 20+ years' experience. Handles accounts and tax for various business structures while providing payroll and CIS expertise as a Xero Certified Advisor.
Max Roper
Accountant
Qualified AAT and ATT professional with 30+ years' accountancy experience. Specialises in preparing accounts and tax returns for diverse business structures since joining in 2023.
Sophie Rowland
Bookkeeper
Xero Certified Advisor with banking background. Manages bookkeeping, VAT returns and company secretarial work while providing expert Xero implementation support to our clients.
Questions
What accounting software do you recommend?
We recommend Xero cloud accounting software, which we're certified to implement and train clients on. The subscription cost is included in our annual fees.
How do you handle urgent client requests?
We prioritise urgent matters with our experienced team, ensuring prompt resolution while maintaining our standard 24-48 hour response time for routine queries.
What tax services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive tax services including personal and corporate tax returns, tax planning, estate planning, and representation during HMRC investigations.
Do you work with different business structures?
Yes, we support sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and corporations, tailoring our services to each business structure's specific requirements.
How are your accounting fees structured?
Our fees include Xero software costs and are structured based on service complexity. We provide transparent pricing with no hidden charges for all our accounting services.
