Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Accountants in Solihull
Sephton has been delivering expert accountancy and business advisory services since 1972, combining traditional values with a modern approach. Our independently owned firm serves businesses across the Midlands and beyond, offering tailored solutions through a dedicated team of specialists. With decades of collective experience, we prioritise understanding clients' short- and long-term goals to provide actionable insights. Our team's expertise spans tax planning, audit services, and strategic business growth, supported by a commitment to continuous professional development. We maintain strong client relationships through transparent communication and a focus on practical, jargon-free advice.Our proven track record includes supporting businesses from inception through acquisition phases, with many clients maintaining partnerships spanning decades. We invest in technology to streamline processes while maintaining personal service, demonstrated through our cloud-based accounting solutions. Our firm's stability is evidenced by consistent growth and retention of skilled professionals since establishment. We adhere to strict professional standards while maintaining flexibility to adapt to evolving client needs. This combination of experience, technical expertise, and client-centric approach has established Sephton as a trusted advisor in the accounting sector.
Services
Accounting Software
Audits
Bookkeeping
Tax Planning
Payroll Services
Business Valuations
Company Formation
VAT Returns
Management Accounts
Tax Disputes
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- We offer fixed-fee structures with transparent pricing
- Our team responds to client inquiries within 24 hours
- We provide regular free tax planning tips to clients
- We simplify complex financial matters using plain English
- We offer complimentary initial tax reviews for new clients
What people say
Prompt professional service
Excellent service quality
Solutions almost immediately
Trusted valued partner
Positive contribution to business
Services
Accounting Software
We implement and support cloud-based accounting software solutions tailored to business requirements. Our specialists help clients transition from traditional systems to modern platforms, ensuring seamless integration with existing processes. We provide ongoing support and training to maximise software functionality for financial management.
Tax Planning
Our chartered accountants develop comprehensive tax planning strategies to optimise financial positions. We specialise in inheritance tax mitigation, business tax efficiency, and personal tax planning while maintaining compliance with HMRC regulations. Regular reviews ensure strategies adapt to changing circumstances.
Audits
We conduct statutory and voluntary audits for companies requiring independent financial verification. Our audit team follows rigorous procedures to assess financial statements' accuracy while providing constructive business improvement recommendations. We maintain audit quality through continuous professional development.
Payroll Services
Our payroll specialists manage complete payroll administration for businesses of all sizes. Services include salary calculations, tax deductions, HMRC submissions, and year-end returns. We ensure compliance with employment legislation while providing timely, accurate processing through secure systems.
Business Valuations
We provide expert business valuation services for mergers, acquisitions, and succession planning. Our approach considers financial performance, market position, and growth potential using recognised valuation methodologies. We deliver detailed reports suitable for legal and financial purposes.
People
Abi Somerfield
Creative accounting specialist with expertise in visual presentation of financial data. Combines artistic perspective with technical accounting skills to deliver clear financial insights.
Andy Brown
Audit Team Leader
Experienced audit professional overseeing assurance services. Brings methodical approach to financial examinations while maintaining client-focused communication throughout audit processes.
Becky Leech
Qualified accountant trained through our internal development programme. Provides reliable financial advisory services grounded in practical experience and technical expertise.
Charli Dixon
Specialist in VAT and bookkeeping procedures. Combines family business experience with corporate accounting knowledge to deliver practical tax compliance solutions.
Chloe Warren
Inquisitive auditor with international experience. Applies analytical skills to financial statement examinations, having transitioned from KPMG to enhance our audit capabilities.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide full accounting services including bookkeeping, financial statements, audit support, and management reporting tailored to business requirements.
Do you offer tax planning advice?
Yes, our specialists provide comprehensive tax planning strategies covering personal, corporate, and inheritance tax optimisation.
How quickly do you respond to client queries?
We guarantee response within 24 hours, though most client communications receive faster turnaround times.
Can you help with business growth strategies?
Our business advisory team offers growth planning, benchmarking, and valuation services to support strategic expansion.
What sectors do you specialise in?
We work across diverse sectors including construction, technology, healthcare, and professional services with tailored expertise.
Do you provide cloud accounting solutions?
Yes, we implement and support cloud-based accounting systems to improve financial management efficiency for modern businesses.
