Business Details
Your Trusted Chartered Accountants in South Wales
Harris Bassett is a leading independent firm of chartered accountants and business advisers operating across South Wales. Established to provide comprehensive financial expertise, we serve businesses and individuals in Swansea, Bridgend, Pembrokeshire, and throughout the UK. Our team includes highly trained specialists, including former employees of international accountants Touche Ross, who bring decades of combined experience to our clients. We offer a full range of services including audit, taxation, payroll, and business advisory, with a focus on delivering exceptional service through innovative thinking and deep sector knowledge.Our commitment to client satisfaction is demonstrated through long-standing relationships with businesses in manufacturing, distribution, legal services, charities, and farming sectors. With three branches strategically located in Swansea, Bridgend, and Pembroke, we combine local accessibility with professional excellence. Our ICAEW-registered audit services provide assurance to organisations of all sizes, while our tax planning expertise helps clients optimise their financial positions. We prioritise understanding each client's unique needs to deliver tailored solutions that drive business growth and personal financial success.
Services
Audit Services
Tax Planning
Payroll Processing
Business Advisory
Statutory Accounts
Highlights and features
- We have chartered accountants with experience from international firms
- Our team provides sector-specific expertise for manufacturing and legal services
- We offer tailored tax planning solutions for individuals and businesses
- Our ICAEW-registered audit services ensure compliance and financial assurance
- Three convenient office locations across South Wales
Associations and certifications
- ICAEW
What people say
Exceptional level of service
Qualified tax saving advice
First class service
Very professional and helpful
Friendly, professional company
Services
Audit Services
Our ICAEW-registered audit services provide assurance for organisations requiring statutory audits or seeking voluntary verification. We ensure compliance with accounting standards while identifying operational efficiencies. Our team works with charities, manufacturing companies, and legal practices to deliver accurate financial reporting and fraud prevention measures.
Tax Planning
We offer comprehensive tax planning solutions covering corporation tax, income tax, and capital gains tax. Our specialists help businesses and individuals optimise their tax positions while maintaining compliance. Services include VAT registration, inheritance tax mitigation, and strategic tax-saving advice tailored to client circumstances.
Payroll Processing
Our payroll services handle all aspects of employee compensation for businesses of all sizes. We manage PAYE schemes, auto-enrolment pensions, and year-end returns while ensuring compliance with changing legislation. Our experienced team provides accurate, timely processing with flexible service options to suit different business needs.
Business Advisory
We provide strategic business advisory services including management accounts and financial forecasting. Our experts help clients with business valuations, finance raising, and structural decisions. Services are tailored to specific sectors such as manufacturing, distribution, and professional services firms.
Statutory Accounts
We prepare statutory accounts for companies of all sizes, ensuring compliance with Companies House and HMRC requirements. Our services include financial statement preparation, corporation tax computations, and audit-ready documentation. We specialise in handling complex accounting scenarios for multi-branch operations and regulated sectors.
People
Nick Bassett
Chartered Accountant
Nick Bassett leads our audit services with extensive experience from international accountancy firms. He specialises in providing assurance services to manufacturing companies and care homes while maintaining ICAEW registration standards.
David Davies
Tax Specialist
David Davies offers expert taxation guidance with particular expertise in corporate tax compliance. He works closely with businesses to develop effective tax strategies while maintaining full regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Adriana Coombes-Owen
Payroll Manager
Adriana Coombes-Owen manages our payroll services with over 15 years' experience in payroll compliance. She ensures accurate processing for businesses ranging from sole traders to national companies while keeping abreast of legislative changes.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide audit services, tax planning, payroll processing, statutory accounts, and business advisory services for businesses and individuals across South Wales and the UK.
Do you specialise in specific business sectors?
Yes, we specialise in manufacturing, distribution, legal services, charities, and farming sectors with tailored accounting solutions for each industry's specific requirements.
Are your audit services regulated?
Yes, our audit services are registered and authorised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) to ensure compliance with professional standards.
What areas do you cover?
We operate from three offices in Swansea, Bridgend, and Pembroke, serving clients throughout South Wales and across the UK with comprehensive accountancy services.
