Business Details
32 Years
experience
Expert Accountants in Dudley | Neil Westwood
Established in 1994, Neil Westwood has built a reputation as a trusted accounting firm serving businesses and individuals in Dudley and beyond. Our approach combines deep industry expertise with a commitment to understanding each client's unique financial landscape. We specialise in delivering tailored solutions that address both immediate compliance needs and long-term strategic goals, covering areas such as business start-up support, tax planning, payroll management, and corporate compliance. Our team prioritises clear communication, ensuring clients fully understand their financial position while minimising tax liabilities within legal frameworks. With decades of collective experience, we maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving financial regulations to provide reliable guidance.Our services extend beyond basic accounting to include strategic business planning, management information systems, and pension auto-enrolment support. We take pride in fostering lasting relationships through consistent, jargon-free advice that empowers clients to focus on growing their enterprises. Regular client testimonials highlight our efficiency, professionalism, and ability to transform complex financial matters into actionable insights. As a locally rooted firm, we remain dedicated to supporting the commercial success of our community while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct.
Services
Business Start-up
Compliance Services
Taxation
Payroll
Pension Auto Enrolment
Bookkeeping
VAT Services
Corporate Tax
Management Accounts
Tax Planning
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We provide jargon-free financial advice tailored to individual client needs
- Our team has over 30 years' experience serving Dudley businesses since 1994
- We offer comprehensive support covering all aspects of business finance
- We combine local knowledge with up-to-date expertise in financial regulations
- Our service includes strategic planning to help businesses grow profitably
What people say
First class service
Helpful and informative
Efficient and knowledgeable
Services
Business Start-up
We guide new businesses through the setup process, helping choose appropriate legal structures, preparing business plans, and ensuring correct registration with Companies House and HMRC. Our support includes accounting software selection, payroll setup, and compliance guidance to establish strong financial foundations for new ventures.
Compliance Services
Our compliance expertise covers annual accounts preparation, company secretarial duties, and statutory return submissions. We ensure businesses maintain proper records and meet all legal requirements, including payroll reporting and pension auto-enrolment obligations, allowing clients to focus on core operations without regulatory concerns.
Taxation
We provide comprehensive tax services including corporation tax returns, personal tax compliance, and strategic tax planning. Our approach ensures legal compliance while identifying legitimate opportunities to reduce tax liabilities, with specialist support for HMRC investigations and VAT-related matters.
Payroll
Our payroll solutions handle Real Time Information submissions, wage calculations, and pension auto-enrolment requirements. We offer software implementation support and staff training, with flexible options for businesses needing full payroll management or occasional assistance with complex payroll compliance matters.
Management Accounts
We prepare regular management accounts to provide business owners with accurate financial insights. These reports help track performance against budgets, identify growth opportunities, and support informed decision-making through timely, reliable financial information tailored to each client's specific business needs.
People
Neil Westwood
Founder
With over 30 years' experience in accountancy, Neil established the firm in 1994. He specialises in business advisory services, combining strategic financial expertise with a commitment to delivering practical solutions for local businesses.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for new businesses?
We provide comprehensive start-up support including business structure advice, cashflow projections, company registration, and accounting software setup to ensure new businesses meet all regulatory requirements.
How do you help businesses with tax compliance?
Our tax services cover corporation tax returns, personal tax planning, VAT registration and returns, and HMRC investigation support, ensuring full compliance while minimising tax liabilities.
Can you assist with payroll and pension administration?
Yes, we manage payroll processing with Real Time Information compliance, pension auto-enrolment calculations, employee communications, and scheme registration for businesses of all sizes.
What makes your accounting firm different from others in Dudley?
We combine 30 years' local experience with proactive financial planning, offering jargon-free advice and tailored solutions that focus on long-term business growth and client understanding.
How do you support business growth through financial management?
We provide regular management accounts, business forecasting, and strategic planning services to help clients make informed decisions that drive profitability and sustainable growth.
Reviews (2)
Stuart Wedge
Oct 25, 2020
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We have used Neil Westwood and Co for over twenty years. Great service, excellent response and always knowledgable. I highly recommend Neil and the team for thier services.
Stuart Wedge
Jul 07, 2020
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We have used Neil Westwood and Co for over twenty years. Great service, excellent response and always knowledgable. I highly recommend Neil and the team for thier services.
