Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Accounting Solutions
Established in 1929, we have built a reputation for delivering high-quality accounting and financial advisory services rooted in traditional values while embracing forward-thinking strategies. Our partner-led approach ensures clients receive tailored support across core areas including taxation, audit, corporate finance, and wealth planning. With specialist teams in agricultural and medical sectors, we combine over 90 years of technical expertise with a deep understanding of our clients' commercial goals.Our commitment to the North West business community is reflected in our active networking and partnerships. We prioritise long-term relationships, evidenced by clients who have trusted us for decades, and continuously adapt to evolving regulatory landscapes to provide proactive, strategic guidance.
Services
Accounting
Payroll
Capital Allowances
Audit
Taxation
Corporate Finance
Wealth Planning
R&D Tax Credits
Share Schemes
Academies Advisory
Details
- Year established: 1929
Highlights and features
- We offer partner-led accounting services with over 90 years of combined experience.
- Our team includes specialists in agricultural and medical accounting sectors.
- We provide outsourced payroll support with over 40 years of experience.
- We specialise in maximising R&D tax credits for innovative businesses.
- We actively support the North West business community through networking and partnerships.
What people say
Highest standard
Innovative and proactive
Trusted partner
Excellent service
Strategic fiscal planning
Services
Accounting
We provide comprehensive accounting services for limited companies, including statutory annual accounts, VAT returns, bookkeeping, and cashflow forecasting. Our partner-led approach ensures tailored support using cloud-based technology to streamline financial processes and meet regulatory requirements.
Payroll
Our outsourced payroll service handles PAYE calculations, pensions auto-enrolment, and payslip generation for over 500 clients. We process 65 million annually via BACS, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations while saving businesses time and administrative burden.
Capital Allowances
We specialise in identifying tax relief opportunities for commercial property investments, including embedded capital expenditure claims. Our team collaborates with chartered surveyors to maximise allowable deductions, reducing tax liabilities by up to 64,000 annually for property investors.
R&D Tax Credits
We help businesses claim R&D tax credits for innovative projects, covering software development, process improvements, and product innovations. Our expertise secures 33p per 1 spent as tax credits, with potential cash refunds for loss-making companies.
Wealth Planning
Our wealth planning service combines tax optimisation, estate planning, and business succession strategies. We work with independent financial advisors to create bespoke solutions for entrepreneurs, ensuring wealth preservation and intergenerational transfer efficiency.
People
Peter O'Malley
Director
With over 25 years in accountancy, Peter specialises in business growth strategies and corporate finance. He leads client relationships from the Wilmslow office, focusing on manufacturing and property sectors.
Paul Edwards
Director
Paul heads our agricultural accounting team, combining sector-specific expertise with tax planning. He has advised farming businesses across Cheshire for 18 years from the Nantwich office.
Tim Lwin
Director
Tim leads R&D tax credit claims, leveraging 15 years of experience in innovation incentives. He manages technical assessments and HMRC negotiations for clients in retail and technology sectors.
Chris Monks
Director
Chris oversees audit services, ensuring compliance and strategic value for corporate clients. He has conducted audits for 20+ years, specialising in education sector accounts and regulatory reporting.
Lindsay Beeston
Director
Lindsay focuses on medical sector accounting, advising NHS trusts and private healthcare providers. With 22 years' experience, she manages complex tax structures and compliance for healthcare organisations.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for limited companies?
We provide statutory accounts, VAT returns, bookkeeping, and cashflow forecasting tailored to limited companies' compliance needs.
How can R&D tax credits benefit my business?
Innovative businesses can claim 33p per £1 spent on qualifying projects, reducing tax bills or generating cash refunds.
Do you specialise in any industry sectors?
Yes, we have dedicated teams for agriculture, healthcare, education, and property sectors alongside general business services.
What payroll support do you provide?
We manage full payroll processing including PAYE, pensions auto-enrolment, and HMRC submissions for businesses of all sizes.
How do you handle capital allowances for property investors?
We identify eligible expenditures like electrical installations and air conditioning to maximise tax relief claims for commercial properties.
What wealth planning services are available?
We offer tax-efficient estate planning, business succession strategies, and intergenerational wealth transfer solutions with independent financial advisors.
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Heather Pritchett
Aug 18, 2020
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What impresses me is the way Afford Bond can look across all of my complex business and personal finances and identify the best way of managing them.
