I have used Yorkshire Accountancy for 5 years and would highly recommend them. Great communication and provided great advice when I was unsure about accountancy tasks. Always happy to help.
Looking for reliable accountants in Wakefield who can help you stay compliant, save time and make better financial decisions?
Yorkshire Accountancy supports small businesses, limited companies, sole traders, freelancers, landlords and growing businesses across Wakefield and the wider West Yorkshire area. Whether you need help with bookkeeping, annual accounts, VAT, payroll, self-assessment or tax planning, our team is here to make your accounts simpler, clearer and easier to manage.
We work with clients across Wakefield, including Ossett, Horbury, Normanton, Castleford, Pontefract, Featherstone, Stanley, Outwood and surrounding areas. You do not need to be based near our office to benefit from practical, down-to-earth accountancy support.
Running a business is demanding enough without having to worry about tax deadlines, bookkeeping records, payroll submissions and Companies House filings.
Our accountancy services are designed to give Wakefield business owners clear, practical support throughout the year. We help you keep accurate records, understand your numbers and meet your tax obligations on time.
Whether you are just starting out or already running an established business, we can tailor our support to suit the way you work.
Our services include:
Small business owners often need more than a once-a-year accountant. You may need help understanding cash flow, planning for tax bills, managing payroll, keeping bookkeeping up to date or deciding when to invest in growth.
We support Wakefield small businesses with straightforward accountancy advice that helps you stay in control. That might mean preparing your accounts and tax returns, reviewing your bookkeeping, setting up cloud accounting software, or giving you regular insight into your figures.
We regularly support:
Our aim is to take the stress out of your accounts so you can spend more time running your business.
If you run a limited company in Wakefield, you have several filing and tax responsibilities to manage. We can help with your year-end accounts, corporation tax return, director self-assessment, payroll, bookkeeping and Companies House requirements.
We can also advise on common limited company tax planning areas, including salary and dividend planning, director’s loan accounts, allowable expenses, capital allowances and profit extraction.
Our limited company accountancy service can include:
This gives you a clearer view of your company’s finances and helps avoid last-minute surprises at year end.
If you are self-employed, it is important to keep accurate records and file your self-assessment tax return correctly. We help sole traders and self-employed people across Wakefield understand what they owe, what they can claim and when payments are due.
We can support you with:
We explain things clearly, without jargon, so you know where you stand.
Good bookkeeping is the foundation of good business decisions. If your records are behind, incomplete or difficult to understand, it becomes harder to manage cash flow, prepare tax returns or plan ahead.
Our bookkeeping services help Wakefield businesses keep accurate, organised and up-to-date records. We can help you record income and expenses, reconcile bank transactions, manage receipts and keep your accounting software tidy.
We work with modern cloud accounting tools, helping you spend less time on admin and more time on your business.
VAT can be one of the more complex areas of business tax. We help Wakefield businesses with VAT registration, VAT returns, Making Tax Digital compliance and general VAT advice.
Our VAT support can include:
If your turnover is approaching the VAT threshold, or you are unsure whether you should register, we can help you understand your options.
Payroll needs to be accurate, timely and compliant. We help Wakefield employers pay their staff correctly while keeping on top of PAYE, National Insurance, workplace pensions and HMRC submissions.
Our payroll services can include:
Whether you employ one person or a growing team, outsourcing payroll can save time and reduce the risk of mistakes.
Tax planning should not only happen at the end of the year. We help Wakefield businesses plan ahead so they understand upcoming tax bills and can make informed decisions.
Our tax support can cover:
The aim is simple: to keep you compliant while helping you make sensible, tax-efficient decisions.
Making Tax Digital is changing the way businesses and individuals keep records and report information to HMRC. We can help you understand what applies to you, what software you may need and how to keep your records in the right format.
We can support Wakefield businesses and landlords with:
If you are unsure whether Making Tax Digital applies to you, we can review your situation and explain the next steps.
Accounts should not just tell you what happened last year. Used properly, they can help you make better decisions now.
Our management accounts and advisory support can help you understand profit, cash flow, margins and future tax liabilities. This is especially useful if you are growing, taking on staff, applying for finance, investing in equipment or trying to improve profitability.
We can help with:
You get clearer insight into your numbers, so decisions are based on facts rather than guesswork.
Starting a business comes with lots of decisions. Should you operate as a sole trader or limited company? Do you need to register for VAT? What records should you keep? How much should you set aside for tax?
We help Wakefield start-ups get set up properly from the beginning. That can include company formation, bookkeeping software, tax registration, payroll set-up and practical advice on what to do next.
Getting the basics right early can save time, money and stress later.
We offer fixed monthly fees, so you know what you are paying and can budget with confidence.
Your fee will depend on the services you need, the size of your business, whether you are VAT registered, whether you run payroll and how much support you want throughout the year.
A typical package may include annual accounts, tax returns, bookkeeping support, VAT returns, payroll, software and general advice. We will explain what is included before you join, so there are no surprises.
You can also request a free initial tax review to see how we may be able to help.
Switching accountants is usually more straightforward than many business owners expect. We will guide you through the process and help make the handover as smooth as possible.
First, we will discuss your business, the services you need and any urgent deadlines. We will then provide a clear quote so you understand what is included and what your ongoing support will cover.
Once you decide to move ahead, we can contact your previous accountant for professional clearance and request the records we need. We can also help set up HMRC authorisations, review your bookkeeping software, check upcoming filing deadlines and identify any issues that need attention.
After the handover, we will agree how your accounts, tax returns, VAT, payroll and bookkeeping will be managed going forward. Our aim is to give you clearer communication, better visibility over your finances and more confidence that your compliance work is under control.
We support clients across Wakefield and the surrounding area, including:
Wakefield city centre, Ossett, Horbury, Normanton, Castleford, Pontefract, Featherstone, Stanley, Outwood, Sandal, Lofthouse, Crofton and the wider West Yorkshire area.
We also work with clients across Yorkshire and nationally, so you can still benefit from our support even if you prefer to work online, by phone or by email.
Choosing an accountant is about more than filing tax returns. You need someone who explains things clearly, replies when you need help and understands the pressures of running a small business.
Clients choose Yorkshire Accountancy because we offer:
We want you to feel confident that your accounts and tax are being handled properly, so you can focus on running your business.
We have a number of clients in Wakefield and across the whole of West Yorkshire, however our head offices are a short trip across the M62 in Cottingham, outside of Hull. As this is the 21st century, and with modern technology we are only seconds away. We can communicate via phone call, emails, zoom chats, facetime or even WhatsApp (if that’s your preferred method of communication).
Yes, we certainly do! We help small to medium sized businesses with anything from monthly payroll, self-assessment and bookkeeping to limited company formations and VAT. For our clients in Wakefield, our services are completely bespoke to your specific business needs.
Great! You’ve come to the right place. You can complete our quote request form or book in a free 30-minute call with our expert accountants, who have helped numerous businesses and self-employed individuals in and around Wakefield.
Yes. We can contact your previous accountant, request the necessary records and help manage the handover. We will also check upcoming deadlines so you know what needs dealing with first.
The cost depends on your business type, the services you need and how much bookkeeping support is required. We offer fixed monthly fees, so you know what you are paying and what is included.
Yes. Many clients prefer us to handle everything together because it keeps the records consistent and reduces the risk of missed deadlines or duplicated work.
Yes. We can help you understand whether Making Tax Digital applies to you, choose suitable software, keep digital records and prepare for HMRC reporting requirements.
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Think we could be a good fit? Let’s chat! Reach out today and find out how we can help your business grow.
Our goal is to remove as much time and stress from the accounting side of your business so that you can focus on what matters more to you.
