Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Trusted Accountants in Horbury
Established in 2010 by Lesley Harrison and Chris Blakeley, our practice has grown into a leading local accountancy firm built on client referrals. We prioritise clear, professional communication tailored to individual client needs, combining comprehensive accounting expertise with collaboration with specialists when required. Our team brings decades of combined experience, including Lesley Harrison's 15+ years as a Chartered Certified Accountant and Chris Blakeley's 20+ years in practice.We serve diverse clients across limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders, offering services from statutory filings to strategic tax planning. Our commitment to accuracy and timeliness is evidenced by client testimonials praising our reliable service delivery. We maintain transparency through direct communication channels and operate from our Horbury office, serving businesses throughout West Yorkshire.
Services
Limited Companies
Partnerships
Sole Traders
Tax Self-Assessment
Payroll Services
Company Secretarial
VAT Returns
Bookkeeping
Tax Planning
Business Analysis
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years' experience in professional accountancy services
- Our team includes Chartered Certified Accountants with specialist expertise
- We provide tailored solutions for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
- Clients benefit from our proven track record of accurate statutory filings
- We offer direct access to qualified professionals without hidden layers
What people say
Accurate filings
Timely service
Reliable support
Expert advice
Peace of mind
Services
Limited Companies
We provide comprehensive accounting services for limited companies including financial statements, corporation tax returns, and company secretarial duties. Our services ensure compliance with FRS 102 and Companies House requirements while providing strategic financial guidance. Clients benefit from our expertise in managing all aspects of corporate accounting from incorporation to annual reporting.
Partnerships
Our partnership accounting services cover financial statements, tax returns, and compliance requirements for multi-member businesses. We handle complex profit-sharing arrangements and ensure accurate reporting for individual partners. Clients receive tailored support for both new partnerships and established firms requiring ongoing accounting assistance.
Sole Traders
We support sole traders with income and expenditure accounts, VAT returns, and self-assessment filings. Our services address the specific challenges faced by single-person businesses including cashflow management and tax planning. Clients benefit from our practical advice on business structure and growth strategies.
Tax Self-Assessment
We prepare and submit self-assessment tax returns for individuals with complex income sources including self-employment, rental income, and investments. Our service ensures compliance with HMRC requirements while identifying legitimate tax-saving opportunities. Clients receive expert guidance on deadlines and documentation requirements.
Payroll Services
Our payroll services handle all aspects of employee payment processing including RTI submissions, payslip generation, and auto-enrolment compliance. We manage director-only payroll and full bureau services with flexible pricing options. Clients benefit from accurate, timely processing that meets all statutory obligations.
People
Lesley Harrison
Finance Director & Practice Manager
BSc graduate and Chartered Certified Accountant with 15+ years' experience. Specialises in non-corporate client care and practice management. Qualified ACCA member since 2003.
Chris Blakeley
Business Development Director
20+ years' accountancy practice experience. Specialises in tax planning and business restructuring for small director-owned companies. ACCA member with extensive industry knowledge.
Kerry Hulley
Client Manager
Chartered Certified Accountant qualified in 2013. Specialises in CIS returns, sole-trader accounts and bookkeeping. Working towards Practicing Certificate with partnership aspirations.
Carolyn Brown
Payroll Specialist
Experienced payroll professional providing in-house services through Oakfield Bookkeeping partnership. Ensures accurate and compliant payroll processing for all client types.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for limited companies?
We handle full financial statements, corporation tax returns, management accounts, VAT returns, payroll and company secretarial duties for limited companies.
Do you support partnership businesses?
Yes, we provide partnership tax returns, financial statements, VAT returns and business compliance services for multi-member partnerships.
What support is available for sole traders?
We offer income and expenditure accounts, self-assessment returns, VAT returns and business advisory services tailored to sole traders' needs.
Can you help with self-assessment tax returns?
Yes, we prepare and submit self-assessment returns for all income types including self-employment, rental income and investments.
Do you provide payroll services?
Yes, we offer full payroll bureau services including RTI submissions, payslips, auto-enrolment and year-end reporting.
What other specialist services do you offer?
We provide company formation, tax planning, business restructuring, VAT registration and insolvency advice services among other specialist accounting solutions.
