Business Details
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Liverpool
At S B & P, we redefine what it means to be accountants by prioritising genuine relationships, meaningful experiences, and actionable advice tailored to your unique needs. With decades of combined experience, our team of chartered professionals brings a human-centric approach to financial expertise, ensuring compliance while delivering strategic insights that drive growth. We specialise in tax investigation support, audit services, and business advisory, blending technical proficiency with a deep understanding of our clients' aspirations.Our commitment to transparency, ethical standards, and continuous innovation has established us as trusted partners for entrepreneurial individuals and businesses across the North West. By focusing on long-term partnerships rather than transactional interactions, we empower clients to navigate financial complexities with confidence, knowing their success is our shared goal.
Services
Audit Services
Tax Investigation Support
Compliance Advisory
Payroll Management
Deal Advisory
Forensic Accounting
Company Secretarial
VAT & Tax Compliance
Financial Strategy
Business Growth Consulting
Highlights and features
- We combine technical expertise with a human-centric approach to financial advisory
- Our team includes chartered accountants with decades of industry experience
- We prioritise long-term partnerships over transactional relationships
- Specialised in tax investigation support and compliance beyond standard accounting
- Deep understanding of North West business dynamics and growth challenges
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Services
Audit Services
Our audit services provide independent assurance on financial statements, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while identifying opportunities for operational improvement. We work closely with businesses to enhance transparency and build stakeholder confidence through rigorous examination of financial records and internal controls.
Tax Investigation Support
Specialised support for HMRC tax investigations combines proactive preparation with expert representation. Our team helps businesses navigate complex tax inquiries, minimising liabilities while maintaining compliance through strategic documentation and negotiation with tax authorities.
Compliance Advisory
Beyond basic compliance, we offer strategic advisory services to ensure businesses meet legal requirements while optimising financial processes. Our proactive approach identifies potential risks and implements systems that align with both current regulations and future growth objectives.
Payroll Management
Comprehensive payroll solutions cover salary processing, tax deductions, and statutory reporting. We ensure accurate, timely payments while maintaining compliance with evolving employment regulations, allowing businesses to focus on core operations without administrative burdens.
Business Growth Consulting
Tailored growth strategies combine financial analysis with market insights to identify expansion opportunities. We work as an extension of your team, providing commercial advice that addresses specific business challenges and unlocks sustainable growth potential for entrepreneurial ventures.
People
Wendy McNulty
Managing Partner
Wendy McNulty leads S B & P with a vision inspired by The Beatles' collaborative ethos. With over 25 years in chartered accountancy, she specialises in audit and deal advisory, bringing strategic leadership to client relationships while championing team-based problem-solving approaches.
Suzanne Draper
Partner
Suzanne Draper combines expertise in accounting, audit, and tax advisory with extensive experience in corporate governance. Her client-focused approach ensures compliance solutions that align with business growth objectives while maintaining the highest professional standards.
Rob Young
Partner
Rob Young specialises in payroll and tax services, bringing practical commercial insights to compliance challenges. As President of the Liverpool Society of Chartered Accountants, he maintains strong local industry connections that benefit S B & P's regional clients.
Paul Bain
Partner
Paul Bain delivers strategic tax and deal advisory services with a focus on practical business solutions. His experience spans multiple sectors, enabling him to provide commercially relevant advice that addresses both immediate needs and long-term objectives.
Alan Bruford
Partner
Alan Bruford provides expert tax advisory services, combining technical proficiency with a client-centric approach. His specialism in complex tax matters ensures clients receive tailored solutions that balance compliance requirements with business growth strategies.
Questions
What makes SB&P different from traditional accounting firms?
We focus on building genuine relationships rather than transactional interactions, combining technical expertise with strategic business advisory to deliver tailored solutions that drive growth.
Do you specialise in specific accounting services?
We offer comprehensive services including audit, tax investigation support, compliance advisory, payroll management, and business growth consulting for entrepreneurial clients.
How do you approach client compliance requirements?
We go beyond basic compliance by implementing proactive systems that ensure regulatory adherence while identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and reduce risks.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Liverpool, we work with entrepreneurial individuals and businesses across the North West region, understanding local market dynamics and growth challenges.
