Business Details
22 Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Teesside
Baines Jewitt is one of the largest firms of chartered accountants, business advisers, and tax experts in Teesside, serving clients across Darlington, Hartlepool, Redcar, Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, and the wider North East region. Established in its current form in 2004 through the merger of two historic firmsBaines Goldston (founded 1923) and Jewitts (tracing back to 1907)our heritage spans over a century of delivering financial expertise. We provide comprehensive services to individuals, families, charities, SMEs, and large corporations, including tax compliance, financial planning, audit assurance, and business advisory.With over 30 professionals led by five directors, we combine deep local knowledge with national regulatory expertise, maintaining membership in the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and the UK200Group. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our long-standing client relationships, many spanning multiple generations, and our focus on integrating cutting-edge digital accounting solutions with traditional values of integrity and client-centric service.
Services
Accountancy Services
Audit and Assurance
Tax Services
Payroll Services
Financial Planning
Corporate Governance
Digital Record Keeping
Self-Assessment
Management Accounts
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- Over 100 years of combined heritage in accountancy excellence
- ICAEW membership ensuring highest professional standards
- Dedicated directors leading each client relationship
- Specialist expertise in tax, audit, and digital accounting
- Deep local knowledge of North East business needs
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
- UK200Group
Services
Accountancy Services
Our full-service accountancy solutions cover annual accounts preparation, bookkeeping, financial forecasting, and compliance reporting. We support businesses of all sizes with accurate financial record-keeping and statutory requirements. Our ICAEW-regulated team ensures your financial operations maintain the highest standards of accuracy and compliance.
Tax Services
We provide comprehensive tax compliance and planning services including corporation tax, inheritance tax, self-assessment, and HMRC support. Our experts stay updated with changing legislation to ensure optimal tax efficiency while maintaining full compliance with regulatory requirements for individuals and businesses.
Audit and Assurance
Our independent audit services verify financial statements through rigorous examination of records and controls. We provide statutory audit services for companies requiring mandatory audits and assurance services that enhance financial credibility and stakeholder confidence through transparent reporting practices.
Payroll Services
We manage complete payroll processing including salary payments, tax deductions, pension contributions, and statutory reporting. Our services cover weekly/monthly payroll runs, overtime calculations, and compliance with evolving employment legislation for businesses of all sizes.
Business Advisory
Our business advisory services focus on growth strategy, financial efficiency, and operational improvement. We help clients with business planning, mergers and acquisitions, succession planning, and digital transformation while leveraging our sector-specific expertise across multiple industries.
People
Anne Cowley
Director
Fellow of ICAEW with over 30 years' experience, Anne provides accounting and taxation advice to local businesses and individuals. She has been with the firm since 1989 and serves on the board of a local charity.
Don Adams
Director
Qualified as a chartered accountant in 1993, Don has over 30 years' experience in accountancy practice. He specialises in business advisory services and has been a Fellow of ICAEW since 2003.
Alison Lambert
Payroll Manager
With 25+ years' payroll experience, Alison manages payroll operations for Tees Valley organisations. She processes wages for dozens of local firms and advises on changing employment legislation affecting payroll compliance.
Emma Ambler
Tax Manager
Over 20 years' tax expertise, Emma specialises in complex tax planning and compliance. She joined Baines Jewitt in 2023, bringing extensive experience from mid-sized accountancy firms across the UK.
Grace Stobbs
Associate Director
Qualified ACA with ICAEW in 2020, Grace provides audit and accountancy services. Promoted to Associate Director in 2025, she works with diverse clients including SMEs and large corporate businesses in the Teesside region.
Questions
What services does Baines Jewitt offer?
We provide accountancy, audit, tax advisory, payroll, financial planning, and business advisory services for individuals and organisations.
Which sectors do you specialise in?
We work with clients in agriculture, charity, healthcare, property, construction, education, and general business sectors.
Are you regulated by professional bodies?
Yes, we are members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and the UK200Group.
Do you offer digital accounting solutions?
Yes, we provide cloud accounting and digital record-keeping services using industry-leading software platforms.
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