Business Details
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Preston Supporting Business Growth
SBCA Chartered Accountants is a long-established, family-owned firm in Preston dedicated to providing comprehensive accountancy and business advisory services. With a focus on compliance, tax efficiency, and strategic growth, we combine technical expertise with a client-centric approach. Our team of chartered accountants offers fixed-fee structures, proactive tax planning, and real-time bookkeeping using cloud-based technology. We prioritise transparency, ethical practices, and continuous professional development, ensuring clients receive up-to-date, reliable advice.Our services extend to business growth strategies, private wealth management, and industry-specific support for construction and agricultural sectors. By maintaining 1.5 million in Professional Indemnity cover and undergoing regular professional inspections, we uphold the highest standards of accountability. Our commitment to simplifying complex financial matters allows clients to focus on achieving their business and personal financial goals.
Services
Tax Compliance
Business Growth Strategies
Private Wealth Management
Payroll Services
CIS Returns
Highlights and features
- We offer fixed-fee services with transparent pricing structures
- Our compliance+ service includes proactive tax-saving opportunities
- We provide free ad-hoc financial advice to all clients
- Our team holds 1.5m Professional Indemnity insurance coverage
- We combine Xero cloud accounting with expert business advisory
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
What people say
Superb friendly service
Excellent knowledge
Great service
Highly recommend
Professional and reliable
Services
Tax Compliance
Our tax compliance service ensures businesses meet all HMRC requirements while identifying legitimate tax-saving opportunities. Using advanced diagnostic software and Chris Bond's expertise, we provide comprehensive tax planning reviews for both businesses and individuals. We specialise in helping clients extract wealth from their companies tax-efficiently while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
Business Growth Strategies
We help growing businesses develop strategic plans using performance diagnostics and forecasting technology. Our services include regular board meetings, KPI tracking, and business potential analysis to support sustainable expansion. Clients receive tailored advice based on 20+ years of sector-specific experience across multiple industries.
Private Wealth Management
Our private wealth service helps business owners manage personal finances through inheritance tax health checks, capital gains tax advice, and family investment strategies. We work with independent financial advisors to create comprehensive wealth management plans aligned with clients' long-term lifestyle goals.
Payroll Services
We provide complete payroll management including auto-enrolment pensions support and statutory compliance. Our cloud-based systems ensure accurate, timely processing while integrating seamlessly with broader accounting functions to reduce administrative burdens for business owners.
CIS Returns
Specialist CIS return services for construction businesses, including contractor and subcontractor compliance. We handle complex cash flow challenges and multiple contractor management, providing industry-specific expertise to ensure regulatory compliance and financial efficiency.
People
Chris Bond
Principal
Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants with 20+ years' experience, specialising in tax planning and business growth strategies. Leads SBCA's team while maintaining hands-on client relationships.
Faye Carter
Lead Advisor
Experienced chartered accountant specialising in agricultural business advisory. Provides tailored financial solutions to farming enterprises and manages client relationships with a focus on long-term growth.
Aaron Livesey
Lead Advisor
Chartered accountant with expertise in business compliance and strategic advisory. Supports clients with financial planning and regulatory compliance while maintaining a client-focused approach.
Matthew Calland
Client Accountant
Qualified accountant providing day-to-day financial support to businesses. Specialises in bookkeeping, payroll processing, and client communication within SBCA's compliance+ framework.
Becky Greaves
Practice Manager
Manages office operations and client services with extensive experience in accounting practice management. Ensures smooth delivery of services across the SBCA team.
Questions
What accountancy services do SBCA offer?
We provide full compliance services including annual accounts, tax returns, payroll, CIS returns, and company secretarial services using cloud accounting technology.
How does SBCA's compliance+ service differ from standard accountancy?
Our compliance+ service includes proactive tax planning, business performance reviews, and strategic advisory alongside standard compliance work.
Can SBCA help with business growth strategies?
Yes, we offer tailored growth strategies including performance diagnostics, KPI tracking, and regular business review meetings.
Do SBCA provide wealth management services?
We offer private wealth management including inheritance tax planning, personal financial accounts, and exit strategies.
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