Small Business Specialists, Ltd Companies, Charities, Sole Traders, Partnerships, Special Assessment Specialists, V.A.T. & Payroll, Construction Industry Scheme, Appointments Available Sunday, (if weekdays are not convenient), Self Assessment.www.tcbaccountancy.comSuite APennywell Business CentrePortsmouth Rd, SR4 9AR

The UHY Hacker Young Group is an ambitious and growing Top 20 Group of UK chartered accountants. The teams at each of our nineteen offices pride themselves on their ability to combine local knowledge with regional, national and international skills sets. We are able to provide full service support to all of our clients, whether UK or internationally based. Whether you are looking for advice and guidance on commercial matters, your personal financial situation, or both, you will receive a professional, personal and prompt service from our partners, who will make it their business to understand yours.www.uhy-uk.comSomerford Buildings/Norfolk St, SR1 1EE

With a fresh approach to finance, the abacus network offers the full package of accounting and administrative services through our growing national network. The abacus Group is, in effect, three interrelated companies: an IFA company, a lead generating business and a national accountancy franchising company designed primarily to move accountants into private practice.www.abacusnetwork.co.uk3a & 3b Colima Av Sunderland Enterprise Park, SR5 3XB

DCS originally started as a full Management Accounts Bookkeeping service in 1980 with company offices in Livingston. Until 1993 we only provided managed payroll services to our accounts clients. However, the growing demand for outsourced payroll services led us, in 1993, to open offices in Sunderland and Glasgow offering these services directly to businesses who wanted payroll only. DCS Payroll clients now span the whole of the UK.www.dcspayroll.co.ukBurdon Road, SR2 7EA

Whatever your accounting, tax or business advice requirements, Westwaters Chartered Certified Accountants has the practical experience required to support you and your business. By offering a complete package of services we can reduce the administrative burden placed upon you and free you to concentrate on running your business more effectively. We are a proactive firm of accountants who can assist you in all your financial needs in a friendly, efficient and professional manner. We believe we can couple this with better added value services and establish a profitable working relationship.www.westwaters.com28-29 West Sunniside, SR1 1BX

The Willis Scott Group is a dynamic firm of accountants and business advisors, headed up by our Senior Partner Ken Scott; and which has over 50 members of experienced staff. Having been established since 1902, our offices are situated throughout the North-East of England, head office being in the City of Sunderland.www.willisscott.co.uk28 Frederick St, SR1 1LZ

When you are committing a great deal of trust in your accountancy firm you should be asking all these questions. At TTR Barnes we don't pretend we have the answers to everything but we do have a philosophy that has stood us in good stead we believe in being close to clients. We have built up a reputation for working hand-in-hand with our clients; by getting to know them and their businesses we can become an effective member of their team. It's an approach that seems to work across a diverse group of clients both large and small - for whom we offer a comprehensive range of services.www.ttrbarnes.com3-5 Grange Ter, SR2 7DG