Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Chartered Accountants in South Shields
Established in 1953, G W Dick & Co & Co is a family-run firm of Chartered Accountants based in South Shields. With over seven decades of experience, we have built a reputation for delivering outstanding accounting, tax, and advisory services while maintaining close client relationships. Our team prioritises understanding individual client needs to provide tailored solutions, combining traditional values with modern technology.We serve clients across the UK and internationally, offering expertise in bookkeeping, tax compliance, business advisory, and Making Tax Digital (MTD) implementation. Our commitment to professional excellence is reflected in our long-standing client retention and numerous testimonials highlighting our reliability, expertise, and client-centric approach.
Services
Bookkeeping
Accounting
Tax Services
Business Advisory
Making Tax Digital
Details
- Year established: 1953
Highlights and features
- We offer over 70 years of experience in accountancy and tax advisory.
- Our team provides tailored solutions for individuals and businesses.
- We specialise in Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliance and implementation.
- Client testimonials highlight our reliability and expert knowledge.
- We serve clients across the UK and internationally with a personal approach.
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
What people say
Outstanding service
Personalised approach
Expert knowledge
Reliable advisors
Long-term trust
Services
Bookkeeping
Our comprehensive bookkeeping service ensures accurate financial records for businesses, including invoicing, bank reconciliation, and VAT return preparation. We process transactions in real time, providing up-to-date reports to help clients monitor profitability and cash flow. With experienced professionals handling your records, you can focus on growing your business while meeting legal obligations efficiently.
Accounting
We offer tailored accounting solutions, including annual accounts preparation, audits, and company secretarial duties. Our team ensures compliance with legislative changes while delivering timely financial insights. By understanding your business structure and goals, we provide strategic advice to support informed decision-making and long-term financial health for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
Tax Services
Our tax expertise covers personal, corporate, and capital tax computations, offshore disclosures, and property taxation. We specialise in tax investigations and planning, ensuring compliance while minimising liabilities. With experience dating back to VAT's introduction in 1973, we guide clients through complex tax frameworks, including MTD requirements and international tax obligations for expatriates and overseas businesses.
Business Advisory
As trusted advisors, we provide guidance on business structure, acquisitions, and growth strategies. Our team supports clients in navigating financial challenges, from company formation to exit planning. With over 90 years of combined experience, we deliver practical solutions tailored to your industry, ensuring tax-efficient structures and sustainable business development aligned with your long-term objectives.
Making Tax Digital
We help businesses transition to HMRC's Making Tax Digital system, ensuring seamless compliance with digital record-keeping requirements. Our specialists provide software guidance and submission support for VAT and income tax. By embracing digital solutions, clients benefit from streamlined processes, reduced errors, and real-time financial visibility while meeting evolving regulatory standards efficiently.
People
Andrew Dick
Managing Partner
Andrew qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1994 and has led the firm since 2000. He specialises in tax advisory and business strategy, leveraging over 30 years of experience to guide clients through legislative changes and digital transformation.
Bill Dick
Founder
Bill established the firm in 1953 and served as its leader until 2000. With expertise in traditional accounting practices, he laid the foundation for the firm's reputation in client-centric service and professional excellence.
Katie Coyne
Digital Bookkeeping & Accounts
Katie manages digital bookkeeping operations, ensuring accurate financial records and VAT compliance. She brings modern accounting software expertise to streamline processes for clients, focusing on real-time reporting and efficiency.
Tom Middleton
Accounts
Tom oversees accounting services, including annual accounts preparation and audits. With specialist knowledge in financial reporting, he ensures compliance while providing strategic insights to support business growth and regulatory adherence.
Anne Dick
Admin
Anne supports the team with administrative operations, ensuring smooth client communication and coordination. Her organisational skills contribute to the firm's efficient service delivery and client satisfaction.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide bookkeeping, annual accounts preparation, audits, and company secretarial services tailored to sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
Do you support Making Tax Digital compliance?
Yes, we specialise in MTD implementation, offering software guidance and digital submission support for VAT and income tax requirements.
How experienced are your tax advisors?
Our team has over 70 years of combined experience, including tax planning, investigations, and international tax compliance since 1953.
Can you assist with business structure advice?
Yes, we provide guidance on optimal business structures, including limited companies and LLPs, to ensure tax efficiency and growth.
Do you serve international clients?
Yes, we handle UK tax affairs for overseas businesses and expatriates, including non-resident and seafarer tax claims.
What is your client retention rate?
We maintain high retention due to our personalised service, with many clients staying for decades and recommending us to others.
