Business Details
22 Years
experience
Trusted Accounting & Business Solutions in Whitley Bay
Established in 2004, Catbells Business Solutions is a family-run accounting and business advisory firm serving small and medium-sized enterprises in Whitley Bay and surrounding areas. Our expertise spans bookkeeping, payroll management, VAT returns, risk management, and business continuity planning, delivered with a commitment to tailored support and competitive pricing. With over two decades of experience, we combine technical proficiency with personalized service to alleviate administrative burdens, enabling clients to focus on core business growth.Our team provides free initial consultations to understand client needs, offering flexible payment structures including hourly rates or fixed fees. We maintain rigorous compliance standards, secure data management practices, and a client-centric approach to ensure long-term partnerships built on trust and measurable results.
Services
Bookkeeping
Payroll Services
Risk Management
Business Continuity Management
Business Management
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience supporting small and medium-sized businesses.
- Our services are tailored to individual client needs with flexible payment options.
- We maintain competitive pricing while ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations.
- We offer free initial consultations to understand your specific requirements.
- Our comprehensive services cover bookkeeping, payroll, risk management, and more.
Services
Bookkeeping
We provide comprehensive bookkeeping services for sole traders, partnerships, and SMEs. Our team processes transactions, maintains financial records, and prepares trial balances, profit & loss accounts, and balance sheets. Using modern software or spreadsheets, we ensure accurate, timely financial reporting tailored to your business needs while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
Payroll Services
Our payroll service handles all aspects of employee compensation, including weekly, fortnightly, or monthly wage calculations, payslip generation, and statutory reporting. We manage auto-enrolment pensions, produce P14s, P60s, and P35s, and ensure HMRC compliance through accurate PAYE/NI submissions. Services are available via our payroll bureau or on-site using your existing systems.
Risk Management
We develop bespoke risk management strategies aligned with your business objectives. Our services include risk audits, maturity assessments, and training for management teams. We identify, assess, and prioritise risks while implementing cost-effective controls to mitigate financial, operational, and compliance-related uncertainties, ensuring business resilience and regulatory adherence.
Business Continuity Management
Our BCM services ensure business resilience during disruptions. We conduct business impact analyses, develop recovery strategies, and implement continuity plans aligned with BS 25999 standards. Through incident management support, crisis communications planning, and recovery exercises, we help maintain operational stability during emergencies.
Business Management
We offer holistic business management support covering financial planning, budgeting, and strategic development. Our services include management accounts preparation, cash flow forecasting, and business development advice for growth or exit strategies. We provide actionable insights to improve performance and support informed decision-making for long-term success.
People
Mary Fleming
Owner
Mary Fleming is the founder of Catbells Business Solutions, specialising in accounting and business advisory services since 2004. With extensive experience in financial management, she provides tailored support to SMEs, focusing on bookkeeping, payroll, and risk management solutions that combine technical expertise with practical business advice.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide bookkeeping, payroll processing, VAT returns, management accounts, and tax return preparation for SMEs using modern software or spreadsheets.
How long have you been in business?
Catbells Business Solutions has operated in Whitley Bay since 2004, offering accounting and business advisory services to local businesses.
Do you offer flexible payment options?
Yes, we offer services on an hourly rate basis or fixed fees agreed in advance during your free initial consultation.
Which areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Whitley Bay and surrounding Tyne & Wear areas, with remote services available for clients nationwide.
Can you assist with business continuity planning?
Yes, we provide business continuity management services including risk assessments, recovery strategies, and incident management support aligned with BS 25999 standards.
