Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Chartered Accountants in South Shields
Established in 1953, G W Dick & Co is a family-run firm of Chartered Accountants based in South Shields, Tyne & Wear. With over seven decades of experience, we prioritise building close client relationships to deliver tailored accounting, tax, and advisory solutions. Our team combines traditional values with modern technology, offering expertise in bookkeeping, financial reporting, tax compliance, and business advisory services.We serve individuals, sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies across the UK and internationally. Our commitment to client-centric service, technical excellence, and continuous adaptation to legislative changes has earned us a reputation for reliability and trustworthiness. We pride ourselves on understanding each client's unique needs to provide strategic guidance that supports long-term success.
Services
Bookkeeping
Accounting
Tax Services
Business Advisory
Making Tax Digital
Specialist Services
Details
- Year established: 1953
Highlights and features
- We offer over 70 years of combined experience in accounting and tax advisory.
- Our team holds Chartered Accountant qualifications with specialist expertise in MTD.
- We provide tailored solutions aligned with individual client business objectives.
- We maintain transparency in all financial reporting and compliance matters.
- Our client retention rate exceeds 90% due to consistent service excellence.
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
What people say
Personalised service
Trusted advisors
Reliable first class service
Expertise in tax sector
Instrumental in business growth
Services
Bookkeeping
Our comprehensive bookkeeping service ensures accurate record-keeping for businesses of all sizes. We handle invoicing, bank reconciliations, VAT returns, and financial reporting, allowing clients to focus on core operations. With real-time transaction processing, we provide up-to-date insights into business performance while maintaining compliance with statutory requirements.
Tax Services
We offer full-spectrum tax solutions including personal and corporate tax returns, VAT advisory, and tax investigation support. Our team specialises in offshore disclosures, expatriate taxation, and tax-efficient structuring. With expertise in UK tax legislation, we help clients minimise liabilities while ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations.
Accounting
Our accounting services cover annual accounts preparation, audits, and company secretarial duties. We produce detailed financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies while providing strategic advice on financial management and regulatory compliance.
Business Advisory
As trusted advisors, we assist with business structure optimisation, acquisitions, and strategic planning. Our team provides guidance on limited company formation, business growth strategies, and financial decision-making to support long-term organisational objectives.
Making Tax Digital
We help businesses transition to HMRC's Making Tax Digital system through software implementation and compliance support. Our services include digital record-keeping, quarterly VAT submissions, and advisory on digital tax obligations for businesses and individuals.
People
Andrew Dick
Managing Partner
Andrew qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1994 and has led the firm since 2000. He specialises in tax advisory and business strategy, driving digital transformation while maintaining traditional client service values.
Bill Dick
Founder
Bill established the firm in 1953 and served as its principal until retirement. He built the foundation for the firm's reputation in accounting excellence and client-focused service that continues today.
Katie Coyne
Digital Bookkeeping & Accounts
Katie leads our digital bookkeeping team with expertise in real-time financial reporting and MTD compliance. She ensures efficient processing of client transactions while maintaining accurate digital records.
Tom Middleton
Accounts
Tom specialises in financial reporting and audit services. With extensive experience in statutory compliance, he prepares detailed accounts for various business structures while advising on regulatory requirements.
Elaine Douglass
Marketing & HR
Elaine manages the firm's marketing strategy and human resources. She ensures effective client communication while maintaining the firm's professional standards and workplace culture.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide bookkeeping, financial reporting, audits, and company secretarial services tailored to your business structure and compliance needs.
How do you handle tax compliance?
Our tax services include returns preparation, VAT advisory, offshore disclosures, and tax investigation support while ensuring HMRC compliance.
Do you support business growth strategies?
Yes, we offer advisory on business structure, acquisitions, and strategic planning to support sustainable growth and organisational objectives.
How do you implement Making Tax Digital?
We assist with MTD software implementation, digital record-keeping, and quarterly submissions to ensure compliance with HMRC's digital tax requirements.
What client sectors do you specialise in?
We work with individuals, sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies across various industries, including international clients.
