Business Details
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Leeds
Hentons has over four decades of experience delivering tailored accounting and business advisory services. Our team combines local knowledge with national expertise to provide bespoke solutions for clients across diverse sectors. As a multi-award-winning firm, we prioritise building long-term relationships through transparent advice and innovative use of technology. Our services span audit, corporate finance, tax planning, and payroll, supported by accreditations from ICAEW and CIOT. We serve businesses of all sizes, from startups to SMEs, with offices in Leeds, Sheffield, London, and other key locations.Our commitment to community engagement and CSR initiatives reflects our values of trust and ethical practice. With a focus on continuous improvement, we help clients navigate financial challenges and seize growth opportunities. Our industry-specific expertise ensures clients receive strategic insights aligned with their unique needs. We maintain a client-centric approach, offering 24/7 support and regular updates on legislative changes affecting their operations. This combination of experience, accreditation, and personalised service establishes Hentons as a trusted partner for businesses nationwide.
Services
Audit
Accounts
Corporate Finance
Financial Planning
Payroll
Tax
Company Secretarial
Legal
Outsourcing
Virtual FD
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in chartered accountancy services.
- Our team holds accreditations from ICAEW and CIOT for professional excellence.
- We combine local knowledge with national expertise for tailored solutions.
- We use cutting-edge technology to enhance service delivery and accuracy.
- We maintain long-term client relationships through transparent, candid advice.
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
- Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT)
What people say
Proactive advice
Thorough due diligence
Smooth transaction process
Expertise in employee ownership
Responsive support
Services
Audit
Our audit services focus on building long-term partnerships to enhance business understanding. We identify operational risks and opportunities during statutory audits, ensuring compliance with legislation while improving financial processes. Our team works closely with clients to refine record-keeping systems and strengthen business foundations for sustainable growth.
Corporate Finance
We provide integrated corporate finance and legal services for business transactions. Our team specialises in acquisitions, management buyouts, and employee ownership transitions. With dual expertise in finance and law, we streamline processes to reduce transaction time and costs while maximising value for all stakeholders.
Payroll
Our BACS-accredited payroll service ensures RTI compliance and accurate statutory payments. We offer auto-enrolment pension management, NHS pension administration, and real-time reporting through secure online portals. Our team provides three-day payroll turnaround with dedicated support for last-minute changes.
Financial Planning
We create personalised financial plans based on individual goals and risk profiles. Our independent advisors specialise in pensions, inheritance tax planning, and investment strategies guided by academic research. We use cashflow forecasting to ensure clients maintain financial security throughout retirement.
Tax
Our CIOT-qualified specialists offer corporate restructuring advice, R&D tax credit claims, and HMRC investigation support. We focus on proactive tax planning to mitigate risks while maximising available reliefs. The team provides strategic guidance for business sales and cross-border transactions.
People
Chris Sellars
Corporate Finance Partner
With over 20 years in corporate finance, Chris specialises in business sales and acquisitions. He leads Hentons' employee ownership transactions and mentors management buyout teams.
Samantha Sellars
Head of Legal
A qualified solicitor with 15+ years' experience, Samantha heads the corporate legal team. She specialises in business disposals and M&A transactions, working closely with the finance department.
Matt Milnes
Corporate Finance Director
Matt has structured over 200m in corporate transactions. He focuses on fundraising solutions and strategic acquisitions for mid-market businesses across multiple sectors.
Questions
What accounting services does Hentons offer?
We provide audit, accounts preparation, bookkeeping, management accounts, and outsourced finance solutions tailored to business needs.
Do Hentons handle payroll for NHS organisations?
Yes, we specialise in NHS pension compliance and payroll administration for GP practices and medical centres.
Can Hentons assist with corporate finance transactions?
Our team offers M&A advisory, fundraising, and employee ownership structuring with integrated legal support.
Are Hentons qualified to provide tax planning advice?
Our CIOT-accredited specialists offer corporate restructuring, R&D tax relief, and HMRC investigation support.
Do you offer financial planning for individuals?
Yes, we provide independent advice on pensions, investments, and inheritance tax planning using cashflow forecasting.
Reviews (5)
Amreen Choudhury
Feb 12, 2021
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Excellent service! Professional and efficient staff with impeccable manners. I am new to this country and needed to file for my individual tax return for the first time in the UK when I reached out to Hentons. They were excellent, and I will continue to go back to them for all my tax affairs in the future.
Jenny Smith
Dec 29, 2019
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The team at Hentons accountants, in particular Simon Gray are extremely knowledgeable, professional and efficient. Over the years that we have worked with Simon, we have always received very sound advice. They are a pleasure to deal with.
First Call Gas
Dec 20, 2019
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Whilst researching for an accountant to help us with our setup of Xero, I came across Hentons and they were the only firm that understood what I was looking for and actively helped us find a solution. At first we just wanted some training on how to use Xero, however it came to light that setting up trial Balance's was going to be a lot more difficult than we'd thought (having no accounting knowledge ourselves) and we'd just be guessing our way along.
We therefore agreed the best way forward would be to buy the full set up package which included training. We initially thought it was an expensive way but it was worth every penny and actually value for money. Larisa was excellent and went above and beyond her time. She would email us and check how we were getting on, even on her holiday. Nothing was too much trouble. She was genuinely interested in helping us and making sure we were doing everything correctly.
She didn't just do the training, take the money and leave us to it. We could never have set it up ourselves. It was definitely money well spent. I'm so glad we got in touch with Hentons and were put into the hands of Larisa. Thank you J
We therefore agreed the best way forward would be to buy the full set up package which included training. We initially thought it was an expensive way but it was worth every penny and actually value for money. Larisa was excellent and went above and beyond her time. She would email us and check how we were getting on, even on her holiday. Nothing was too much trouble. She was genuinely interested in helping us and making sure we were doing everything correctly.
She didn't just do the training, take the money and leave us to it. We could never have set it up ourselves. It was definitely money well spent. I'm so glad we got in touch with Hentons and were put into the hands of Larisa. Thank you J
Richard Coulthard
Oct 29, 2019
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I have worked with Simon Roberts at Hentons on a number of occasions. What Simon doesn't know about tax isn't worth knowing! He is incredibly knowledgeable about tax issues and I would highly recommend.
James Russell
Oct 23, 2019
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Xero has definitely improved the productivity of our design agency. It is extremely user friendly and gives us all of the information we need to manage our accounts at the click of a few buttons. The ease of uploading, tracking and reconciling invoices - income and outgoings - has meant we are always on top of our accounts and VAT returns. We now have more time to spend on other areas of our business.
Our Xero Advisor, Larisa Segurova, was very supportive whilst training us on the use of this software accountancy system. She is always available for any queries along the way as we integrate Xero into our business. Whilst we had a few teething problems getting to grips with a few aspects of this new system, Larisa was always very efficient responding to any queries we had, talking us through various processes and providing us with screenshots and instruction guides for any more complicated queries. I would highly recommend Larisa and Hentons as advisers to other small businesses for the training of Xero.
Our Xero Advisor, Larisa Segurova, was very supportive whilst training us on the use of this software accountancy system. She is always available for any queries along the way as we integrate Xero into our business. Whilst we had a few teething problems getting to grips with a few aspects of this new system, Larisa was always very efficient responding to any queries we had, talking us through various processes and providing us with screenshots and instruction guides for any more complicated queries. I would highly recommend Larisa and Hentons as advisers to other small businesses for the training of Xero.
