Business Details
Your Trusted Accounting Partner in Wigan
Fairhurst Accountants have served clients across the UK for over 85 years, offering tailored accounting solutions for businesses and individuals. Our experienced team specialises in tax planning, payroll management, corporate finance, and compliance services, ensuring clients meet regulatory requirements while optimising financial performance. With expertise in sectors including construction, charities, and retail, we provide strategic advice to support growth. Our services include audit support, VAT returns, and business start-up guidance, delivered through a combination of dedicated accountants and digital tools.We prioritise transparency, client education, and proactive tax efficiency reviews to build long-term partnerships. Our BACS Bureau Accreditation and payroll bureau services ensure accurate, timely financial operations for businesses of all sizes. By combining traditional accounting excellence with modern technology like cloud-based accounting software, we help clients streamline processes and focus on core activities.
Services
Tax Accounting
Corporate Finance
Payroll Bureau
VAT Returns
Audit Support
Business Start-up Advice
Management Accounting
Company Secretarial
Inheritance Tax Planning
R&D Tax Credits
Highlights and features
- We have over 85 years of combined experience in accounting and tax advisory services
- Our team provides dedicated accountants for personalised client support
- We offer comprehensive compliance solutions including audit, VAT, and payroll services
- Our sector-specific expertise covers construction, charities, and retail industries
- We implement cloud-based accounting software for real-time financial management
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Services
Tax Accounting
Our tax accounting specialists provide comprehensive compliance and advisory services for businesses and individuals. We handle corporation tax returns, personal tax planning, capital gains tax optimisation, and inheritance tax strategies while ensuring adherence to HMRC regulations. Our team conducts regular tax efficiency reviews to identify savings opportunities and implements proactive measures to reduce liabilities across all tax categories.
Payroll Bureau
We offer end-to-end payroll management including salary processing, P60 production, and auto-enrolment compliance. Our BACS Bureau Accreditation ensures secure, timely payments while handling statutory submissions like FPS/EPS to HMRC. Monthly pension scheme contributions and statutory maternity/paternity pay administration are integrated with our comprehensive payroll solutions for businesses of all sizes.
Audit Support
Registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, we provide statutory and non-statutory audit services. Our approach combines regulatory compliance with business improvement insights, offering assurance services for financial statements and risk management frameworks. We deliver unqualified audit reports that enhance credibility with lenders and regulatory bodies while identifying operational efficiencies.
Business Start-up Advice
We guide new businesses through incorporation decisions, company formation, and tax registration processes. Our support includes selecting appropriate accounting software, establishing bookkeeping systems, and developing financial strategies for sustainable growth. We provide ongoing advisory services covering company secretarial duties and compliance requirements for emerging businesses.
VAT Returns
Our VAT specialists manage compliance for businesses across complex tax regimes. We prepare and submit VAT returns, provide advisory services on partial exemption calculations, and assist with HMRC investigations. Our proactive approach helps businesses avoid overpayment through accurate record-keeping systems and strategic VAT planning tailored to specific industry requirements.
Questions
What accounting services does Fairhurst offer?
We provide tax accounting, payroll bureau services, audit support, business start-up advice, and VAT return preparation for businesses and individuals across the UK.
How long has Fairhurst Accountants been operating?
Our team combines over 85 years of accounting experience, with our audit registration dating back to 2011 (reference C011004303).
Do you specialise in specific industry sectors?
Yes, we focus on construction, charities, fitness and leisure, vehicle hire, retail, and hospitality sectors while serving businesses of all sizes.
What technology do you use for accounting services?
We support cloud accounting software including Sage, Xero, AutoEntry, and QuickBooks to streamline financial management processes for our clients.
