Business Details
Chartered Accountants in Shrewsbury
CBSL Group is a Chartered Accountancy practice based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, offering comprehensive financial services to local, national, and international clients. Established over 12 years ago, we specialise in audit, tax planning, business strategy, and probate services, with a focus on building long-term relationships with our clients. Our team of qualified professionals delivers tailored solutions, combining technical expertise with a family-centric approach to address both business and personal financial needs. We prioritise simplicity in explaining complex financial matters, maintaining availability for clients when they need advice.Our services extend beyond traditional accountancy to include corporate finance, succession planning, and international business support. We hold audit registration with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales and are licensed to provide probate services. Our commitment to client satisfaction is demonstrated through proactive support, transparent communication, and a dedication to understanding the unique requirements of each business and family we serve.
Services
Audit and Accounts
Tax Advice
Payroll Services
Business Planning
Probate Services
Succession Planning
Corporate Finance
Management Accounts
International Support
Wills and Trusts
Highlights and features
- We offer proactive tax planning to maximise tax efficiency for businesses and families
- Our team provides audit services with ICAEW accreditation
- We deliver tailored business strategy advice with international expertise
- We combine technical accounting knowledge with accessible, jargon-free communication
- Our probate services are delivered at competitive rates with existing client knowledge
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW)
What people say
Highly cost effective
Responsive Financial Director
Meets tight deadlines
Commercially astute
Professionalism appreciated
Services
Audit and Accounts
Our audit services provide assurance on financial statements while identifying business improvement opportunities. We work with sole traders, limited companies, and international subsidiaries to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Our risk-based approach delivers actionable insights beyond standard audit opinions, helping clients maintain accurate financial records and meet reporting deadlines.
Tax Advice
We specialise in legitimate tax minimisation strategies for businesses and individuals. Our services cover corporation tax, VAT, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax planning. We help clients optimise their tax position through strategic remuneration planning, reliefs utilisation, and cross-border tax considerations while maintaining full compliance with HMRC regulations.
Payroll Services
Our comprehensive payroll service handles all aspects of employee payments and compliance. We manage PAYE, national insurance, auto-enrolment pensions, and statutory payments while ensuring adherence to minimum wage regulations. Our tax specialists review payroll processes to identify potential tax savings and compliance improvements throughout the year.
Succession Planning
We help business owners plan for smooth ownership transfers through strategic succession planning. Our services include identifying potential successors, developing leadership skills, and implementing tax-efficient transfer structures. We assist with both internal succession and external business sales, ensuring continuity and maximum value retention for family businesses.
Probate Services
As licensed probate providers, we offer comprehensive estate administration services. We handle will validation, asset distribution, and tax compliance for estates, leveraging our existing client knowledge to streamline processes. Our services include trust establishment, inheritance tax planning, and power of attorney arrangements to manage both simple and complex estate matters.
People
Adrian Barker
Managing Director
With extensive experience in business advisory and tax planning, Adrian leads CBSL's strategic direction. He specialises in profit improvement and M&A transactions, providing expert guidance to owner-managed businesses. Adrian's approach combines technical expertise with practical commercial advice.
Aran Bhullar
Chartered Accountant
Aran delivers audit and accounting services to a diverse client base. He focuses on ensuring compliance while identifying opportunities for business growth. His expertise covers statutory reporting requirements and international accounting standards for overseas subsidiaries.
Jenny Beaumont
Tax Specialist
Jenny provides specialist tax planning advice for businesses and individuals. She helps clients optimise their tax positions through strategic remuneration planning and inheritance tax mitigation. Her expertise includes school fees planning and cross-border tax considerations.
Steve Hall
Personal Tax Manager
Steve manages personal tax compliance and planning for high-net-worth individuals. He specialises in complex tax returns, offshore disclosures, and tax-efficient investment structures. Steve ensures clients meet their tax obligations while minimising liabilities.
Daniel Pugh
Corporate Finance Advisor
Daniel advises on business growth strategies and corporate finance transactions. He assists with mergers, acquisitions, and fundraising activities, providing valuation analysis and due diligence services to support informed business decisions.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide complete accounting solutions including bookkeeping, management accounts, VAT returns, and year-end accounts preparation for small businesses of all structures.
How do you help with tax planning for business owners?
We develop tax-efficient remuneration strategies considering corporate, income, and capital gains taxes to minimise liabilities while maintaining compliance with HMRC regulations.
Can you assist with international business operations?
Yes, we support UK subsidiaries of overseas groups with accounting, tax compliance, and reporting requirements, serving as a single point of contact for international clients.
What probate services do you offer?
As licensed probate providers, we handle estate administration, will validation, asset distribution, and inheritance tax planning with competitive pricing and existing client knowledge.
How do you approach business succession planning?
We help identify successors, develop leadership skills, and implement tax-efficient transfer structures to ensure business continuity during ownership transitions.
What payroll services do you provide?
We manage full payroll processing, auto-enrolment pensions, statutory payments, and compliance reporting while ensuring adherence to employment tax regulations.
