Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Accountants in Southport
K A Farr is a family-run accountancy and tax advisory firm established in 1972, serving Southport and surrounding areas. Our team combines over 40 years of experience with a commitment to personal service, reflected in our 12.85-year average staff tenure. We specialise in company accounts, personal and corporate tax, business planning, payroll, and VAT services, supported by a 5-month guarantee for accounts completion. Our Sage Accountants Club membership ensures expertise in accounting software solutions. With 86% of staff employed for over five years, we prioritise continuity and deep local market knowledge.Our services are underpinned by a no-jargon policy and a 94% client recommendation rate, demonstrating our authority in the sector. We maintain trust through transparent communication, including 24-hour response times for client inquiries and proactive tax liability planning. Our team includes FCA-qualified professionals and former Ernst & Young trainees, ensuring technical excellence across all services.
Services
Company Accounts
Personal Tax Return
Corporation Tax
Tax Fee Protection
Business Advice
Payroll Services
VAT Compliance
Capital Gains Tax
Inheritance Tax
Secretarial Support
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- We offer a 5-month guarantee for accounts completion
- Our team has 12.85-year average staff tenure
- We implement a no-jargon guarantee policy
- FCA-qualified professionals with Ernst & Young training
- 94% client recommendation rate from satisfied businesses
What people say
Efficient and friendly
Excellent service
Professional and reputable
First-class service
Always helpful
Services
Company Accounts
We prepare company accounts with a three-month completion guarantee from records receipt. Our service includes statutory compliance, management information formatting, and tax liability forecasting. Clients benefit from experienced accountants handling sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies, with proactive deadline management and audit support.
Personal Tax Return
Our personal tax service covers self-assessment returns, tax planning, and compliance. We handle complex filings including property income, share disposals, and international elements. Clients receive guidance on allowances, payment planning, and legislative changes, with a focus on minimising liabilities while maintaining compliance.
Bookkeeping & VAT
We manage bookkeeping systems and VAT compliance for businesses of all sizes. Services include system selection, record maintenance, and submission of returns. Our Sage Accountants Club membership ensures software expertise, while proactive advice covers cash accounting schemes and MTD compliance requirements.
Payroll & CIS
Our payroll service handles PAYE, NI contributions, and statutory returns. We support weekly/monthly payslips, maternity/sick pay calculations, and CIS compliance. Clients receive HMRC submission support and advice on NI liability optimisation for both employed and self-employed individuals.
Tax Fee Protection
This scheme protects against HMRC investigation costs at 125.95 annual premium. It covers our time defending clients during tax enquiries, including coronavirus support scheme audits. Exclusions apply for fraudulent claims, with coverage subject to policy terms and conditions.
People
Kath Farr
Consultant Accountant
FCA-qualified with Ernst & Young training, Kath joined her father's firm in 1992. She specialises in business taxation and has advised local companies for over 30 years. An ex-international discus thrower, she brings strategic thinking to client financial planning.
John Clark
General Manager
With 25+ years at K A Farr, John manages company accounts and bookkeeping services. He specialises in limited company compliance and secretarial duties, supporting clients since joining the firm in 1995.
Margaret Hughes
Tax Manager
Margaret has led tax services since joining in 2005. She handles complex self-assessment returns and provides strategic tax planning advice. Her expertise covers both personal and corporate tax matters for diverse business sectors.
Debbie Kelly
Senior Accountant
As senior accountant, Debbie oversees accounts preparation for various business structures. With extensive experience in statutory compliance, she ensures accurate financial reporting and deadline adherence for clients.
Joyce Townley
Payroll Manager
Joyce leads payroll services with specialist knowledge of HMRC compliance. She manages CIS requirements and payroll processing, ensuring accurate statutory submissions and timely client reporting.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We prepare company accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies with a three-month completion guarantee from records receipt.
Do you handle complex tax returns?
Yes, we manage personal and corporate tax returns including property income, share disposals, and international elements with compliance support.
What payroll services are available?
We provide full payroll management including PAYE, NI contributions, CIS compliance, and statutory returns for businesses of all sizes.
How can you help with tax investigations?
Our Tax Fee Protection Scheme covers investigation costs at £125.95 annual premium, defending clients against HMRC enquiries.
Do you offer business planning support?
Yes, we provide cash flow forecasting, business structure advice, and growth planning to help clients optimise financial operations.
What inheritance tax planning services exist?
We offer tax reduction strategies including lifetime gifts, trust structures, and will planning to minimise 40% inheritance tax liabilities.
Reviews (1)
Kingsman Gardens
Apr 30, 2020
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Great services, always friendly. Good advice and get the job done. What more would you want? Highly recommended
