Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Cheshire & North Wales
We are Chartered Accountants with a distinct approach. Since our founding in 1924, we have prioritised building deep, long-term relationships with clients across Cheshire and North Wales. Our partner-led service combines traditional accountancy expertise with proactive business advisory support, tailored to businesses at every stage from start-ups to established enterprises. With offices in Shrewsbury and Tarporley, we offer comprehensive services including tax planning, financial reporting, payroll, and strategic business advice.Our team of over 30 professionals, including Xero Gold Partners and R&D tax specialists, delivers solutions that enhance profitability and ensure compliance. We pride ourselves on plain-English communication, regular client engagement, and a commitment to understanding the unique challenges of each business we serve. Our 90-year heritage reflects our adaptability to evolving financial landscapes while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and client care.
Services
Accountancy
Xero Accounting
Outsourced Payroll
Company Secretarial
Taxation
Financial Planning
R&D Tax Claims
HMRC Investigations
Business Start-up Advice
Cash Flow Forecasting
Details
- Year established: 1924
Highlights and features
- Partner-led service with over 90 years of combined experience
- Proactive tax planning to maximise savings and compliance
- Xero Gold Partner with cloud accounting specialists
- Regular communication and plain-English financial reporting
- Sector-specific expertise in agriculture and SMEs
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
What people say
More than happy with service
Highly recommended
Prompt and thorough service
Excellent communication
Invaluable assistance
Services
Accountancy
We prepare year-end accounts and statutory audits for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies. Our services ensure accurate tax relief claims while providing strategic financial insights for business decisions. Clients benefit from real-time financial visibility through cloud accounting integration and HMRC-compliant digital reporting systems.
Xero Accounting
As Xero Gold Partners, we implement cloud-based accounting solutions with data migration, staff training, and add-on integrations. Our Xero Champions provide real-time financial management tools that streamline bookkeeping and support Making Tax Digital compliance for businesses in Cheshire and North Wales.
Outsourced Payroll
We manage full payroll administration including RTI submissions, CIS returns, and auto-enrolment pensions. Our services cover statutory payments processing, tax compliance, and pension scheme management while ensuring adherence to evolving employment legislation requirements for businesses of all sizes.
Taxation
Our tax experts provide corporate and personal tax planning, VAT compliance, and capital gains tax strategies. We specialise in HMRC investigation support, R&D tax credits, and succession planning while ensuring clients maximise available tax reliefs and allowances.
Company Secretarial
We handle company formations, confirmation statements, and statutory record-keeping requirements. Our services include business start-up advice, corporate governance support, and compliance management to ensure companies meet Companies House obligations and maintain good legal standing.
People
Anne Wilkes
Senior Partner
FCCA, ACA qualified with extensive experience in accountancy and business advisory. Leads client relationships with focus on strategic financial planning and tax efficiency solutions for SMEs and agricultural businesses.
Nicola Carter
Senior Partner
FCCA, ACA, AAT qualified with specialist expertise in payroll services and business compliance. Provides hands-on support to clients across Cheshire with particular focus on start-up businesses and growth strategies.
Questions
What accounting software do you support?
We are Xero Gold Partners and support cloud accounting solutions including Xero, QuickBooks, and FreeAgent integration.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations with partner-led advice at both our Shrewsbury and Tarporley offices.
What tax services do you provide?
We offer personal and corporate tax planning, VAT compliance, capital gains tax advice, and specialist R&D tax relief claims.
How do you support business growth?
Through tailored financial planning, cash flow forecasting, business start-up advice, and strategic tax-efficient structuring.
Are you regulated accountants?
Yes, we are regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for investment business activities.
Reviews (1)
Joanna De Rycke
Jan 18, 2019
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Fantastic service from a fantastic team. I have been using the accountancy services of HLB in Rossett for nearly a decade now and couldn't rate them highly enough. Helpful, responsive and professional.
