Business Details
19 Years
experience
Trusted Accountants in Leigh, Greater Manchester
Established in 2007 by Sean Birchall and Co and Co, Birchall and Co and Co delivers tailored accounting solutions to businesses across the North West. With over a decade of experience in top regional firms, our team combines technical expertise with practical commercial insight. We specialise in year-end accounts, management reporting, and tax planning for both personal and corporate clients. Our Sage-certified professionals provide comprehensive training to maximise financial software efficiency. As members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, we maintain the highest professional standards.We offer fixed-fee structures with monthly direct debit payments for predictable budgeting. Our client-centric approach ensures businesses receive proactive advice tailored to their specific needs. We support new start-ups through company formations and ongoing compliance requirements. Our services extend to VAT returns, solicitor account rules compliance, and bespoke financial planning. By focusing on clear communication and timely delivery, we enable clients to concentrate on core business operations while we handle their financial affairs.
Services
Year End Accounts
Management Accounts
Tax Advice
VAT Services
Company Formations
Sage Training
New Start Ups
Solicitor Accounts
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- Established in 2007 by a chartered accountant with decade-long industry experience
- Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants ensuring professional standards
- Fixed-fee accounting packages with flexible monthly direct debit payments
- Sage-certified training to improve financial software proficiency
- Specialist knowledge of North West business requirements
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants
- Sage Accountants Club
Services
Year End Accounts
We prepare comprehensive year-end financial statements from your business records. Our service includes balance sheet and profit & loss account preparation with full statutory disclosures. We ensure compliance with Companies House and HMRC requirements while providing clear financial insights.
Management Accounts
Regular management accounts help monitor business performance throughout the year. We analyse financial trends, identify operational efficiencies, and provide actionable recommendations. This service enables timely decision-making and proactive financial management for growing businesses.
Tax Advice
Our tax specialists offer strategic advice for both personal and corporate tax matters. We provide compliance services for income tax, corporation tax, and capital gains tax. Our planning focuses on legal tax minimisation while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
Sage Training
We deliver certified Sage training to improve financial record-keeping accuracy. Our half-day sessions cover core functionality and advanced features. As Sage Accountants Club members, we provide discounted software access and ongoing technical support.
Company Formations
We assist with new business registrations and company formations. Our service includes Companies House filings, VAT registrations, and initial tax registrations. We provide ongoing compliance support for new start-ups and sole traders transitioning to limited companies.
People
Sean Birchall
Director
Sean Birchall and Co and Co founded Birchall and Co and Co in 2007 after ten years at leading North West accountancy firms. He holds a BA (Hons) in Accounting and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants. His expertise covers business strategy, financial reporting, and tax planning.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide year-end accounts, management reporting, tax planning, VAT returns, company formations, and Sage software training for businesses in the North West.
Are your fees fixed or hourly?
We offer fixed-fee accounting packages with monthly direct debit payments for predictable budgeting. Specific services may be quoted separately based on complexity.
Do you support new business start-ups?
Yes, we specialise in helping new businesses with company formations, initial tax registrations, and ongoing accounting support tailored to start-up needs.
Can you help with Sage software training?
As Sage Accountants Club members, we provide certified training sessions to improve your financial software proficiency and efficiency.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve businesses across the North West region from our Leigh office, with clients in Manchester, Wigan, and surrounding areas.
