Business Details
42 Years
experience
Expert Accountants in Kingswinford | Wilkes Tranter
Established in 1984, Wilkes Tranter has built an enviable reputation for delivering expert accountancy services to business and personal clients. Our practice combines traditional auditing, accounting, and tax expertise with modern strategic consultancy, serving diverse sectors including construction, manufacturing, retail, and professional services across Kingswinford and the West Midlands. Our team of chartered accountants prioritises personalised service, leveraging continuous professional development and advanced IT systems to ensure compliance, tax efficiency, and business growth for clients.We maintain audit registration with the Audit Register of the UK and adhere to rigorous regulatory standards through the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. During the pandemic, we adapted operations to maintain service continuity via remote communication while upholding our commitment to client care and professional excellence.
Services
Business Start-up
Audit & Accountancy
Taxation
Payroll & Bookkeeping
Corporate Support
Trusts
Consultancy & Systems
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- 40 years of experience providing accountancy services since 1984
- Personalised approach tailored to individual business needs
- Utilise advanced IT systems for efficient compliance and planning
- Offer comprehensive services from start-up support to corporate finance
- Regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
- Audit Register UK
Services
Audit & Accountancy
We provide comprehensive audit and accountancy services tailored to individual business needs. Our approach combines relationship-building with advanced audit techniques to identify system weaknesses and improve financial processes. Services include statutory accounts preparation, management reporting, and compliance for limited companies, partnerships, and charities.
Business Start-up
Our specialist start-up service guides new businesses through legal and financial requirements. We assist with business structure selection, cash flow projections, finance sourcing, HMRC registration, and accounting system implementation to ensure new ventures establish strong financial foundations.
Taxation
We offer strategic tax planning and compliance services covering personal and corporate taxation, capital gains, inheritance tax, and VAT. Our proactive approach identifies tax efficiencies while ensuring full compliance with evolving regulations, including Making Tax Digital requirements.
Payroll & Bookkeeping
Our payroll and bookkeeping solutions handle real-time information reporting, payslip generation, and statutory compliance. We manage PAYE, national insurance, pension auto-enrolment, and VAT returns while providing credit control and financial reconciliation services to maintain accurate business records.
Corporate Support
We deliver strategic corporate support including business planning, succession planning, merger/acquisition advice, and forensic accounting. Our services help businesses optimise resources, improve profitability, and navigate complex financial decisions with expert guidance.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide audit, tax, payroll, bookkeeping, corporate finance, business start-up support, and trust management services tailored to business needs.
Are you regulated by professional bodies?
Yes, we are regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and maintain UK audit registration.
Do you serve businesses outside Kingswinford?
We primarily serve clients across the West Midlands region in addition to local businesses in Kingswinford.
What experience do you have with business taxation?
Our team has 40 years' experience providing tax planning, compliance, and strategic advice to businesses of all sizes.
Reviews (5)
Omg Online Marketing Growth Limited
Jul 08, 2021
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Jim Ellwood has been my accountant now for two years and I couldn't be happier! He is always there when I need to ask questions and he gives good honest advice.
Oliver Smart
Jan 26, 2021
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Jim Ellwood and the team at Wilkes Tranter have done a fantastic job for our business. From the outset he has been pleasant to work with and always gone the extra mile despite covid creating difficult trading conditions. In addition, the work is of a very high quality and gives the directors of our business confidence that we are always compliant and in good hands. I'd highly recommend Jim to any business looking for a reliable, and professional accountancy practice.
Lorraine Baker
Apr 17, 2020
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James Ellwood at Wilkes Tranter has been managing all my business accounts for 10 plus years. James is always professional and has made the yearly accounting process a simple task. James always goes the extra mile and nothing is any trouble for him. I highly recommend Wilkes Tranter for any sized business. You will not be disappointed and will be delighted with their services and commitment to your business. Thank you James and all your colleagues. I couldn't be more happier.
Sarah Walker
Jan 16, 2020
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Over the last 3 years whilst doing my accounts and payroll, Wilkes Tranter & Co have been continually professional whilst also being personal and flexible in order to meet my needs. I always feel comfortable to contact them with any query and anytime I call to check that things are in hand, they always already are. I would definitely recommend Wilkes Tranter & Co and will continue to use them going forward.
Andy Hart
Jan 01, 2020
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I have been using Wikes Tranter & Co for 5 years for all my company accounts and tax needs. They have proven time and again to be professional and deliver a high level of Customer Service. My accounts and tax get processed with ease and their communication with the client is excellent. I would highly recommend Wilkes Tranter & Co and will continue to use them for my business needs.
