Business Details
37 Years
experience
Trusted Accountants in Barnsley
Cartwright has been delivering professional accountancy services since 1989, combining over three decades of experience with a commitment to straightforward, client-focused support. Our team of experts specialises in accounts preparation, payroll management, tax advisory, and business startup guidance, serving individuals and businesses across South and West Yorkshire. We prioritise clear communication, avoiding technical jargon to ensure clients fully understand their financial position. With a combined 100+ years of experience among our staff, we offer tailored solutions that adapt to each client's unique needs, whether through cloud-based software or traditional methods. Our reputation has been built entirely through word-of-mouth referrals, reflecting our dedication to reliability, integrity, and practical expertise.We maintain direct, personal relationships with clients rather than relying on automated systems, ensuring every client receives individual attention from familiar faces. Our services extend beyond compliance to include strategic financial guidance, helping businesses navigate challenges and capitalise on opportunities. As a locally rooted firm, we understand the specific needs of businesses in Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster, Wakefield, and Sheffield. Our success is measured by our clients' success, which is why we focus on building long-term partnerships based on trust and mutual understanding. This approach has allowed us to maintain a loyal client base while continuing to grow through recommendations rather than traditional marketing.
Services
Accounts Preparation
Payroll Services
Bookkeeping
Tax Advice
Workplace Pension
Business Startup
Making Tax Digital
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- Over 30 years of experience serving South and West Yorkshire businesses
- Personalised service with no technical jargon or forced software solutions
- Direct access to experienced professionals rather than call centres
- Proven track record of growth through client recommendations alone
- Flexible approach adapting to client needs rather than one-size-fits-all solutions
What people say
Clear communication
Local expertise
Reliable service
No jargon
Long-term support
Services
Accounts Preparation
We prepare accurate year-end accounts and statutory returns while ensuring complete transparency. Our team explains financial statements in plain English, highlighting business performance metrics and potential improvements. Clients receive timely submissions with clear explanations of their financial position, compliance requirements, and strategic recommendations for future growth.
Payroll Services
Our comprehensive payroll solution handles all aspects of employee payments and statutory compliance. We manage weekly, fortnightly, or monthly payrolls including holiday calculations, pension auto-enrolment, and real-time reporting. Clients benefit from secure online portals for both employers and employees while avoiding common compliance pitfalls.
Tax Advice
With 26+ years of specialist experience, we provide expert guidance on income tax, capital gains, inheritance tax, and VAT matters. Our services include Self Assessment returns, tax disclosure campaigns, and strategic planning to ensure legal tax efficiency. We handle all HMRC communications directly on clients' behalf.
Workplace Pension
We help businesses meet automatic enrolment obligations through compliant pension schemes. Our service covers scheme selection, contribution calculations, employee communications, and ongoing compliance management. This ensures adherence to Pensions Regulator requirements while minimising administrative burdens for employers.
Business Startup
We guide new businesses through entity selection, registration, and compliance requirements. Services include business structure advice, company formation, registered office provision, and access to professional networks. Our support extends from initial setup to ongoing accounting and tax advisory services.
People
Paul Hendley
Director
With over 26 years of tax expertise, Paul leads Cartwright's strategic direction while maintaining hands-on client service. He specialises in complex tax matters and business succession planning, ensuring continuity of the firm's founding values since acquiring the business in 2018.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide complete accounting solutions including accounts preparation, bookkeeping, payroll, tax returns, and business advisory services tailored to small businesses in South Yorkshire.
How can you help with Making Tax Digital compliance?
We assist businesses with MTD ITSA requirements through software implementation, quarterly submissions, and compliance management for income above £50,000 threshold.
Do you offer payroll services for different payment frequencies?
Yes, we handle weekly, fortnightly, 4-weekly, and monthly payroll processing with flexible delivery options including paper payslips or digital portals.
What tax services do you provide for landlords?
We handle property tax returns, rental income disclosure campaigns, and tax planning for landlords including capital gains and inheritance tax considerations.
Can you help with business startup requirements?
We provide complete startup support including entity selection, company formation, registered office services, and ongoing accounting guidance for new businesses.
How do you ensure pension auto-enrolment compliance?
We manage workplace pension scheme setup, employee eligibility assessments, contribution calculations, and ongoing compliance reporting to meet Pensions Regulator requirements.
