Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Barrow-in-Furness
Established in 1962, Winders Accountants is a long-standing independent firm of Chartered Accountants based in Barrow-in-Furness. Our team combines technical expertise with personal life experience to build lasting client relationships, prioritising tailored advice over generic solutions. We specialise in navigating complex financial regulations, offering services from individual tax returns to international business advisory. Our multi-disciplinary approach ensures clients receive holistic support across accounting, taxation, and financial planning.As an approved training provider for ICAEW, ACCA, and AAT, we maintain rigorous professional standards while fostering a client-centric culture focused on transparency and trust. Our proactive strategy helps clients anticipate challenges, leveraging over six decades of local and sector-specific knowledge to deliver sustainable financial outcomes.
Services
Audit
Taxation
VAT
Payroll Services
Company Secretarial
Tax Investigation
Financial Planning
Business Advisory
Details
- Year established: 1962
Highlights and features
- We offer tailored accounting solutions based on individual client needs
- Our team holds ICAEW/ACCA/AAT-accredited expertise with decades of local experience
- Proactive tax planning to ensure compliance and minimise liabilities
- Transparent communication about all financial obligations and decisions
- Integrated approach combining accounting, tax, and financial planning services
Associations and certifications
- ICAEW
- ACCA
- AAT
Services
Statutory Audit
We provide comprehensive statutory audit services for limited companies, charities, and trusts. Our ICAEW-qualified auditors deliver detailed financial assessments, ensuring compliance with Companies House and HMRC requirements. This service offers assurance to stakeholders through rigorous examination of financial records and internal controls.
Tax Planning
Our tax specialists help clients legally minimise liabilities across income tax, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax. We provide strategic planning for individuals and businesses, including property transactions, pension contributions, and intergenerational wealth transfer, ensuring compliance with evolving tax legislation.
Payroll Services
We manage complete payroll processing including PAYE, NIC, auto-enrolment pensions, and Construction Industry Scheme compliance. Our services ensure accurate staff payments, statutory reporting, and adherence to minimum wage regulations, with electronic payslip provision for all employees.
Company Secretarial
We handle company formation, director appointments, and Companies House filings including confirmation statements and PSC records. Our support covers accounting year-end changes, share transfers, and article of association advice to maintain corporate governance compliance.
Financial Planning
Through our sister company Winders Financial Services, we offer integrated financial planning covering retirement strategies, pension transfers, and inheritance tax mitigation. Our holistic approach combines tax efficiency with investment management to protect and grow client assets.
People
Sarah Roberts
Partner
BSc FCA qualified with extensive experience in audit and assurance. Specialises in statutory audits for charities and limited companies, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while providing strategic financial insights.
Stephen Leonard
Partner
FCCA ACA MAAT qualified partner focusing on business advisory and tax strategy. Advises SMEs on financial planning, VAT compliance, and corporate restructuring to optimise tax efficiency and operational growth.
Julie Wilkinson
Accountant
Experienced accountant specialising in personal tax returns and payroll services. Provides tailored compliance solutions for self-employed individuals and small businesses, ensuring accurate HMRC submissions.
Chris Bowyer
Accountant & Payroll
Dual-specialist in accounting and payroll management. Oversees payroll processing for corporate clients, implementing auto-enrolment pensions and ensuring compliance with real-time information requirements.
Neeve Kendall
Trainee Accountant
Trainee accountant supporting audit and tax compliance functions. Trained in ICAEW standards, assisting with financial reporting and client advisory services under senior supervision.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for businesses?
We provide statutory accounts preparation, management information, bookkeeping, and entity structure advice to ensure compliance with Companies House and HMRC requirements.
How can you help with tax compliance?
Our services cover income tax, capital gains tax, corporation tax, and VAT compliance, including return preparation and strategic tax efficiency planning.
Do you handle payroll processing?
Yes, we manage full payroll services including PAYE, NIC, auto-enrolment pensions, and Construction Industry Scheme compliance with electronic payslip provision.
What audit services are available?
We offer statutory audits for limited companies, charities, and trusts, plus non-statutory audits for business assurance requirements including bank lending and procurement.
How do you support financial planning?
Through our sister company, we provide integrated financial planning covering pensions, inheritance tax mitigation, and investment strategies tailored to individual circumstances.
Reviews (1)
Rebecca Formby Roseblade
Feb 28, 2020
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As the Chair of a sporting club that was getting requests from the tax man we needed help. Winders were fantastic, Stephen dealt withe the tax office and helped make it crystal clear what we needed to provide in the long term. They were so great that a League member then swopped to them for his small business. I have also recommended them to others as well. Helpful and professional.
