Whitehead & Aldrich

read moreDid you know that anyone can put a notice up in their window and proclaim to the world that they're an accountant? They don't need any qualifications whatsoever. Given the complexities of some financial regulations, that's a sobering thought isn't it? That most certainly isn't the case with Whitehead and Aldrich. Not only do we have a brass plaque, as befits a historic building off Winkley Square, but we have a team of five qualified accountants, along with eleven support staff providing a wealth of experience.

read moreA cloud based accounting system will give you access to all your financial information wherever you have an internet connection. Not only that, you can choose to give us access too meaning we'll always have the most up to date information on your business, allowing us to provide you with 'real time' advice. We believe that Xero accounting software offers the best solution for our clients. Using Xero will save you time and help you run your business more efficiently. Log in online anytime, anywhere on your Mac, PC, tablet or phone and see up-to-date financials.

read moreWe offer a comprehensive range of support services to help you to manage your business's finances effectively and more efficiently. With our help combined with your business knowledge, your company will be better equipped to take on the competition, ultimately leading to the potential for increased growth and profitability. An important weathervane which can be used to indicate the performance of a business and highlight important areas which need to be addressed is the management accounts. With accurate and well-presented management accounts, your management team are better equipped to make important decisions on the direction of certain areas of your business.

read moreWhether you're looking for help with your personal finances or a company's finances, we can support you. We offer all of the accounting services you'd expect us to offer, from cloud based accounting via Xero to audits, accounts preparation, payroll, VAT, bookkeeping and forecasting. Yes, we really do everything accounting linked! You can find out more about the services we offer by clicking on the relevant service below. Don't forget, we'll have an expert in every field to help you so please contact us for a chat over a coffee and biscuit to see how we can help make your financial life more efficient, less hassle and maybe even quite enjoyable.

read moreIn our experience, paying your staff the correct amount on the correct date is pretty crucial to staff retention. It sounds easy but there's a fair amount of legislation you need to comply with. National Insurance, auto enrolment pensions, holiday pay, sick pay, maternity pay, paternity pay, PAYE. It's easy to outsource your payroll to us. We'll ensure everything happens when it should happen and in full compliance with the ever-changing legislation. This will keep your payroll efficient and fully compliant with the law.

read moreAt Whitehead & Aldrich, we can't help you with one of those certainties but we'd love to help you save money on the other. In the complex and ever-changing world of taxation, your accountant needs to be up-to-date, experienced and focussed on the issues that really matter. We have over 100 years of experience in assisting large and small businesses and individuals with their taxation affairs. We will advise you of your taxation liabilities so that you are able to make those payments on-time and according to all compliance regulations applicable to your business.