Business Details
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Worcester
Kendall Wadley is one of the West Midlands' leading independent chartered accountancy firms, serving businesses and individuals across Worcester, Malvern, and Hereford. With a team of dedicated professionals, including former national firm experts and certified Xero advisers, we provide comprehensive accountancy, tax, audit, and business advisory services. Our partner-led approach ensures clients receive tailored solutions for financial management, tax compliance, and business growth. Established with a commitment to evolving alongside client needs, we combine decades of industry experience with cutting-edge technology to deliver actionable insights.Our team's expertise spans corporate finance, inheritance tax planning, charity sector compliance, and cloud accounting systems, ensuring robust support for every client. We prioritise transparency, proactive advice, and long-term relationships, reflected in our ISO-certified audit processes and client-centric service model. As a Limited Liability Partnership registered in England and Wales, we maintain rigorous professional standards while fostering a friendly, accessible approach to financial expertise.
Services
Accounting
Auditing
Tax Advisory
Financial Planning
Payroll Services
Business Strategy
VAT Compliance
Corporate Finance
Charity Accounting
Cloud Accounting
Highlights and features
- Partner-led approach with 30+ years' experience in national accountancy firms
- Certified Xero cloud accounting advisers with technology integration expertise
- Specialist charity sector compliance and audit services for 120+ organisations
- Proactive tax planning including inheritance tax and capital gains strategies
- Registered auditors meeting UK statutory requirements and international standards
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
What people say
Expert tax planning
Proactive advice
Personalised service
Technology integration
Charity sector knowledge
Services
Accounting
We prepare and maintain accurate financial accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies. Our services help businesses monitor performance, determine taxable profits, and make informed decisions. We work with clients to implement early action on financing and tax planning while providing professional support for annual accounts preparation.
Auditing
Our statutory and internal audit services assess business health through compliance checks and financial control evaluations. We conduct professional sector audits including Law Society Solicitors Accounts Rules compliance. As Institute of Chartered Accountants registered auditors, we provide assurance reports that support financing applications and business sales processes with objective financial verification.
Tax Advisory
We offer comprehensive corporate, business, and personal tax compliance services. Our proactive approach covers inheritance tax planning, capital gains tax advice, and tax-efficient wealth management. We assist with HMRC investigations through fee protection insurance and provide strategic guidance on minimising tax liabilities while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
Business Strategy
Our business advisory services support companies through all lifecycle stages from start-up to maturity. We create cash flow projections, assist with financing applications, and provide corporate finance expertise including acquisitions and management buy-outs. We also offer GDPR compliance guidance and business valuation services for succession planning.
Payroll Services
We manage payroll operations for businesses of all sizes, handling tax calculations, statutory payments, and compliance reporting. Our services cover auto-enrolment pensions, PAYE submissions, and payroll system implementation. We provide tailored solutions that reduce administrative burdens while ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for companies with 1-100+ employees.
People
Mark Ashworth
Partner
Chartered accountant with 30+ years' experience, including senior roles at Robson Rhodes. Specialises in corporate finance, audit, and Xero cloud accounting implementation for technology and retail sectors.
Jeremy Clarke-Morris
Partner
Tax specialist with experience at Grant Thornton. Focuses on capital gains tax, inheritance tax, and multinational corporate taxation. Advises high net worth individuals and professional practices on tax compliance.
Elizabeth Needham
Partner
Chartered tax adviser specialising in VAT and charity sector accounting. Provides audit and strategic planning services to not-for-profit organisations and owner-managed businesses since becoming partner in 1998.
Sarah Morley
Partner
Statutory auditor with expertise in accounting systems and internal controls. Advises SMEs, charities, and professional practices on financial reporting and compliance matters across various industry sectors.
David Farebrother
Partner
Chartered accountant specialising in solicitors' accounting rules compliance. Manages audit and taxation services for local and national clients, with expertise in charity sector governance and statutory requirements.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide complete accounting solutions for sole traders, partnerships, and SMEs including bookkeeping, financial reporting, tax compliance, and business advisory services tailored to your specific needs.
Do you specialise in charity sector accounting?
Yes, we serve over 120 charities nationwide with specialist audit, compliance, and financial reporting services aligned with evolving Charities SORP requirements and governance standards.
Can you help with cloud accounting systems?
Our certified Xero advisers assist businesses with cloud accounting implementation, document scanning integration, and payment system automation to improve financial management efficiency.
What tax planning services are available?
We offer inheritance tax planning, capital gains tax advice, corporate tax structuring, and tax-efficient wealth management strategies with proactive compliance monitoring.
Do you provide payroll management services?
Yes, we handle payroll for businesses of all sizes including tax calculations, statutory payments, auto-enrolment pensions, and end-of-year returns with online submission capabilities.
Are you registered auditors?
We are registered statutory auditors with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales, providing compliance audits and internal control assessments for businesses and professional sectors.
