Kirk Newsholme

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Trusted Accountants in Leeds | Kirk Newsholme

At Kirk Newsholme, we pride ourselves on delivering tailored accounting and advisory services rooted in over six decades of combined expertise. As an independent firm based in Leeds, we prioritise building long-term relationships founded on trust, transparency, and a deep understanding of our clients' unique needs. Our team of more than 60 professionals combines the rigour of large-firm experience with the agility and personal attention of a smaller practice. We specialise in audit, tax planning, payroll, and business advisory services, ensuring compliance while driving strategic growth. Our commitment to proactive communication, fixed-fee structures, and timely delivery has earned us a reputation for reliability and client-centricity.

With a focus on sectors such as manufacturing, construction, and professional services, we provide actionable insights that empower businesses to thrive. Recognised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales for audit work, we uphold the highest standards of professionalism. Our clients, including international businesses and owner-managed enterprises, consistently commend our ability to deliver expertise with a personal touch, ensuring their financial objectives are met with precision and integrity.

Services

Audit Assurance Tax Planning Payroll Services Business Start-Up Company Secretarial Cloud Accounting International Business Estate Planning Financial Planning Strategic Planning

Highlights and features

We combine large-firm expertise with small-firm attention to client needs.
Our team delivers timely, accurate financial guidance with fixed-fee transparency.
We specialise in sectors including manufacturing, construction, and professional services.
Proactive compliance and strategic planning to mitigate risks and drive growth.
Recognised audit registration ensures adherence to the highest professional standards.

Associations and certifications

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

What people say

Expertise with a personal touch Always available and responsive Consistently delivering more than expected Smooth transition from national practice Sound advice and service reliability

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Services

Audit Assurance Services

Our audit services provide independent verification of financial statements, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. We work closely with businesses to identify risks, improve controls, and deliver actionable insights. Clients benefit from our expertise in sectors such as manufacturing, construction, and international trade.

Tax Planning Services

We offer tailored tax planning strategies for individuals and businesses, focusing on compliance and efficiency. Our specialists advise on personal tax, corporate tax, VAT, and trusts, ensuring clients minimise liabilities while adhering to evolving legislation.

Payroll Services

Our payroll solutions streamline payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with HMRC requirements. We handle payroll calculations, reporting, and year-end returns, allowing businesses to focus on core operations without administrative burdens.

Business Start-Up Services

We support new businesses with formation, financial planning, and compliance. From company registration to cashflow forecasting, our services help startups establish a solid financial foundation and navigate early-stage challenges effectively.

International Business Services

We assist UK subsidiaries and multinational clients with cross-border reporting, compliance, and tax strategies. Our experience spans collaborations with overseas auditors in the Netherlands, USA, and Asia, ensuring seamless global financial management.

People

Justin Smith

Managing Director

Justin leads our tax specialists with expertise gained from a Big 4 firm. He focuses on delivering strategic tax solutions while maintaining a client-centric approach to advisory services.

Jill Wright

Director

Jill has over 30 years of experience in accountancy, specialising in business planning and compliance. She trained at Ernst & Young and has been instrumental in growing our Leeds practice since 1993.

Ben Maughan

Business Services Director

Ben specialises in financial forecasting and business strategy. He supports clients with cost-saving initiatives and operational efficiency, drawing on extensive experience in SME advisory services.

Andrew Thomas

Audit Director

Andrew oversees audits for large corporate clients, leveraging international experience in cross-border reporting. He ensures compliance with IFRS and local regulatory frameworks for multinational businesses.

Clare Thomas

Tax Director

Clare qualified as an ACCA Accountant in 2009 and leads complex tax compliance cases. Her work includes advising high-net-worth individuals and businesses on inheritance tax and trust structures.

Questions

What accounting services does Kirk Newsholme offer?

We provide audit, tax planning, payroll, business start-up, and financial advisory services tailored to businesses and individuals in Leeds and Yorkshire.

Are Kirk Newsholme registered auditors?

Yes, we are registered to carry out audit work in the UK by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

Do they handle international business accounting?

Yes, we support UK subsidiaries and multinational clients with cross-border reporting, compliance, and tax strategies across Europe, USA, and Asia.

What sectors do they specialise in?

We focus on manufacturing, construction, professional services, recruitment, and software/IT sectors, offering sector-specific financial expertise.

Can I get fixed-fee accounting services?

Yes, we offer fixed-fee structures for accounts and tax returns, ensuring transparency and no unexpected costs for our clients.

Reviews (4)

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Steve Mosby

Aug 24, 2021 Report

I have used Kirk Newsholme as my accountants for fifteen years now, and I have never been less than extremely impressed by the level of service and expertise provided. As an author, my finances have occasionally been complicated, but everyone I have ever worked with at Kirk Newsholme has always been friendly, supportive, and incredibly timely and efficient at dealing with both my everyday finances and the complications that have arisen along the way. I would have been lost without them, and I recommend them strongly and without reservation.

Samantha Bennett

Feb 15, 2020 Report

I Can not thank Kirk Newsholme enough. With sorting out the MBO and our accounts. The team are all so incedibly helpful especially Nicola Abbott in payroll who has helped me so much. Highly recommend.

The Barista

Oct 25, 2019 Report

A fantastic team who care about their clients. Stephen Parnaby and Sam Backhouse always offer exceptional service and we have felt in good hands throughout our 5 year relationship with Kirk Newsholme.

Tarte & Berry

Jun 14, 2019 Report

We really enjoy working with Stephen Parnaby and Sam Backhouse at Kirk Newsholme. Alongside the efficient service with our bookkeeping and accounting, they have always taken the time to understand our business and the way it works. Meeting with us at our bakery premises over last few years has really given a feel of how a small, artisan business operates. These kind of stakeholder relationships help so much when running a small business. You can tell they take pride in their work and are genuinely keen to advise and support us, for Tarte & Berry to ultimately continue to grow.