Clive Owen

read moreOur combination of traditional accountancy and taxation expertise with business planning and support services provide a platform from which to base this proactive partnership.

read moreWe are an independent and commercially driven award winning regional accountancy firm providing value added services to corporate/commercial, public sector and private clients. The firm has developed a position over the past thirty five years as one of the largest and most trusted professional firms in the North East. This has been achieved through a relentless focus on the needs and aspirations of our clients - hard working people in regional businesses of all shapes and sizes. We are a member of Kreston International Limited which is a worldwide network of independent accountancy and advisory firms.

read morePutting your tax and finances through a yearly fitness check is always a good idea. Best policy means doing it before the tax year ends 5 April 2020. As you take stock of how best to plan the future for you, your family and your business, there may be action you can take now to structure your affairs more efficiently. If you would like any advice then please contact our tax team, who will be able to help you further. We can advise on how best to keep open the choices that are important to you, at the same time as minimising tax liability.

read moreWhen considering key staff retention, many business owners will naturally think of increasing salaries, providing company cars and pensions. However, it is becoming more common for companies to offer the opportunity for employees to own part of their employing company by granting them with options to acquire shares. We therefore advise many companies upon the implementation of share option schemes - be that unapproved share option schemes or HMRC approved share option schemes. A key step in this process is to not only to report the granting of the option to HMRC but to complete annual returns declaring any share options that have been taken up by employees.

read moreWe have a high calibre of staff who understand our clients' needs and work closely with them acting as a sounding board. We have over 100 staff, 50% of whom are qualified Chartered or Certified Accountants.

read moreWith so many products on the market and options available, all varying in performance and cost, it is difficult to make the right choice. When designing a network, we ensure the highest levels of stability, security, usability and reliability. We work closely with you and consider all the factors to ensure you make the right decision. We supply a wide range of IT hardware to suit your business requirements. Our experienced team can offer unbiased advice on all the options available to you, finding you the right solution for your budget and business requirements.