Business Details
32 Years
experience
Professional Accountants Supporting Business Growth
KM Chartered Accountants has been delivering tailored accountancy services to businesses and charities in Burnley and beyond for over two decades. Our approach combines deep industry expertise with a client-centric philosophy, supporting organisations from day-to-day financial management to strategic growth planning. With specialists in charity legislation, tax compliance, and cloud accounting, we provide comprehensive solutions backed by 25 years of sector-specific experience.Our team of certified professionals prioritises transparency and proactive communication, ensuring clients receive both technical excellence and practical business advice. Recognised for our audit assurance services and BACS-approved payroll bureau, we maintain rigorous quality standards while fostering long-term partnerships with clients ranging from sole traders to multi-million-pound enterprises.
Services
Business accountancy
Tax compliance
Audit assurance
Cloud accounting
Advisory consultancy
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- 25 years' experience working with charity sector accounting regulations
- Personalised cloud accounting solutions using Xero and QuickBooks
- Free initial consultation with no-obligation service quotes
- Specialist knowledge of Academy Schools financial compliance requirements
- Quarterly reporting and strategic tax planning services
Associations and certifications
- Registered Auditors
- BACS Approved Bureau
What people say
Professional thorough and supportive
Knowledgeable in charity legislation
Instrumental business success support
Straightforward understandable advice
Efficient honest professional guidance
Services
Business accountancy
We provide comprehensive annual accounts preparation for HMRC and Companies House filings. Our service includes financial performance analysis and future planning discussions covering dividend strategies and pension planning. With expertise across all business structures, we ensure compliance while supporting long-term growth objectives.
Tax compliance
Our tax specialists ensure accurate personal and business return submissions while optimising tax efficiency. Services include expense claim guidance, HMRC enquiry support, and NHS pension scheme advice. We help clients structure their affairs to minimise liabilities within regulatory frameworks through proactive planning.
Audit assurance
As registered auditors, we provide independent assurance on financial statements for organisations exceeding statutory thresholds. Our audit services cover charities with 1m+ income, credit unions, and regulated sectors like solicitors and estate agents. We deliver annual audit plans and year-round compliance support.
Cloud accounting
We offer cloud-based bookkeeping solutions using Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage platforms. Our OCR technology enables efficient data capture while quarterly reporting packages provide actionable financial insights. This service frees business owners to focus on strategic decision-making with real-time financial visibility.
Advisory consultancy
Our consultants provide expert guidance on business succession planning, premises relocation, and growth strategies. We assist with cash flow forecasting, valuations, and due diligence processes, combining sector knowledge with practical experience to help clients navigate critical business decisions.
People
Mark Heaton
Managing Director
Chartered accountant with 25 years' charity sector experience. Leads our specialist charity accounting team while serving as trustee for multiple non-profits. Recognised for expertise in Academy Schools financial regulations and complex charity legislation compliance.
Richard Howarth
Director
Experienced business advisor instrumental in rescuing and growing multiple enterprises. Specialises in supporting businesses through financial crises with strategic restructuring. Maintains long-term client relationships through honest, dedicated professional guidance and practical problem-solving.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide complete accountancy packages including bookkeeping, tax returns, payroll processing, and financial reporting. Our cloud-based solutions offer real-time financial tracking with quarterly review meetings to support business growth.
Do you specialise in charity accounting?
Yes, our team has 25 years' experience working with charities and non-profits. We specialise in charity legislation compliance, grant reporting, and regulatory requirements including HMRC and Charity Commission filings.
How can you help with tax planning?
Our tax specialists provide proactive planning advice to optimise tax efficiency. This includes business structure reviews, expense claim maximisation, and strategic timing of financial transactions to minimise liabilities within legal frameworks.
What areas do you serve?
Based in Burnley, we serve businesses across Lancashire and throughout the UK. Our cloud accounting systems enable seamless service delivery regardless of client location.
