Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in East Yorkshire
Established in 1922 by William Sowerby and Hector Rushforth, we are a team of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers with offices in Beverley and Goole. Our century-long history combines with a forward-thinking approach to deliver accounting and advisory services tailored to the unique needs of commercial and personal clients across diverse sectors. We immerse ourselves in our clients' aspirations, influences, and concerns to provide bespoke solutions that balance practicality with long-term financial goals. Our values of honesty, availability, and collaboration ensure we deliver truthful advice while anticipating challenges and opportunities to enhance profitability and wealth.With expertise in audit, tax, business advisory, and outsourcing services, we act as trusted partners to help clients navigate complex financial landscapes. Our team's deep sector knowledge spans agriculture, construction, healthcare, manufacturing, and renewable energy, supported by accreditations from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. We prioritise client relationships over transactional interactions, offering transparent communication and tailored support that evolves with our clients' changing needs.
Services
Business Accountancy
Audit & Assurance
Business Tax Planning
Cloud Accounting
Outsourcing Services
Personal Tax Advisory
Trust Management
Payroll Services
R&D Tax Credits
Business Advisory
Details
- Year established: 1922
Highlights and features
- We offer over a century of combined accounting expertise in East Yorkshire
- Our team provides honest, transparent financial advice without hidden fees
- We deliver tailored solutions through collaborative client partnerships
- Our services adapt to evolving client needs and regulatory changes
- We combine local knowledge with national regulatory compliance expertise
Associations and certifications
- ICAEW
Services
Business Accountancy
Our business accountancy services ensure compliance with FRS102 regulations while providing actionable financial insights. We prepare statutory accounts and management reports tailored to your business size and complexity, from monthly statements to annual financial reviews. Our team helps businesses understand changing UK accounting standards and their operational impact, ensuring informed decision-making.
Audit & Assurance
We offer statutory audit services and voluntary audit solutions for businesses seeking external financial validation. Our data analytics expertise enables efficient audits that meet regulatory requirements while identifying operational improvements. We specialise in audit exemptions for small businesses and provide tailored assurance services across sectors including manufacturing and healthcare.
Business Tax Planning
Our tax planning services optimise business structures for corporation tax efficiency while ensuring compliance. We specialise in capital allowances, R&D tax credits, and VAT strategies, including partial exemption planning. Our team helps businesses navigate complex tax legislation while aligning tax efficiency with commercial objectives.
Cloud Accounting
We implement cloud-based accounting solutions (Sage, QuickBooks, Xero) that provide real-time financial visibility. Our services include software selection, data migration, and integration with payroll systems. We support businesses transitioning to Making Tax Digital requirements while maintaining secure, scalable accounting infrastructure.
Outsourcing Services
Our outsourcing division handles bookkeeping, payroll, and VAT compliance for businesses seeking operational efficiency. We offer flexible solutions from full back-office management to cloud-based support, ensuring regulatory compliance while reducing administrative burdens. Services include payroll processing, pension auto-enrolment, and real-time information reporting.
People
Elizabeth Blanchard
Partner
Specialising in business accountancy and audit services, Elizabeth brings extensive experience in financial reporting compliance and client advisory work. She focuses on delivering tailored accounting solutions for SMEs across East Yorkshire.
Richard Skewis
Partner
With expertise in business advisory and tax planning, Richard helps clients optimise financial strategies for growth. He specialises in corporate restructuring and succession planning for family businesses in the manufacturing sector.
Patrick Scargill
Partner
Patrick leads our trust and estate planning services, combining technical expertise in inheritance tax mitigation with practical business advisory experience. He works with high-net-worth individuals and complex family trusts.
James May
Partner
Specialising in personal tax and HMRC investigations, James provides strategic tax planning advice for individuals and property investors. He manages complex tax compliance matters and dispute resolution cases.
Andrea Standring
Partner
Andrea focuses on business tax strategy and R&D tax credits. She helps technology and manufacturing firms maximise tax reliefs while maintaining compliance with evolving legislation.
Questions
What accounting services does Sowerby offer for businesses?
We provide financial accounts preparation, management reporting, audit & assurance, and compliance services tailored to your business structure and sector requirements.
How can Sowerby help with business tax planning?
Our tax specialists offer corporation tax planning, capital allowances optimisation, R&D tax credits claims, and VAT strategy services to ensure tax efficiency.
Do you support cloud accounting software implementation?
Yes, we assist with selecting and implementing cloud accounting solutions like Xero and QuickBooks, including data migration and integration with payroll systems.
What sectors does Sowerby specialise in?
We work with clients in construction, healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, and renewable energy sectors, understanding their specific regulatory and financial needs.
