Business Details
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Lincolnshire
Established in 1882, Dexter & Sharpe Chartered Certified Accountants have built a longstanding reputation for delivering expert financial advice and tailored services to businesses and individuals across Lincolnshire. Our team of 12 Partners and Associates combines deep sector knowledge with specialisms in agriculture, charities, construction, manufacturing, and veterinary industries, ensuring clients receive strategic, jargon-free guidance. With offices in Horncastle, Boston, Bourne, Louth, Lincoln, and Skegness, we prioritise understanding client needs to provide timely, practical solutions that drive business growth and personal financial success. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our 130-year legacy of listening first, offering transparent advice, and maintaining a client-centric approach.We support businesses from start-up to expansion, offering audit, compliance, tax planning, cloud accounting, and payroll services, alongside bespoke management consultancy to optimise operational efficiency. Recognised for our professionalism and local market expertise, we ensure clients navigate regulatory complexities with confidence while focusing on core objectives. Our dedication to continuous improvement is evidenced by long-standing client relationships, including multi-generational family businesses, and testimonials highlighting our role in enabling growth through reliable, proactive support.
Services
Business Start-Up
Cloud Accounting
Taxation
Audit & Compliance
Support Services
Highlights and features
- We offer over 130 years of combined experience in Lincolnshire's local market.
- Our team provides tailored advice with sector-specific expertise in agriculture and construction.
- We guarantee timely, jargon-free communication aligned with client objectives.
- Our cloud accounting services integrate with Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks for efficiency.
- We maintain transparent pricing with no hidden fees for compliance services.
Associations and certifications
- ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
What people say
Professional and timely manner
Helped grow our business
Worth every penny
Friendly, relaxed atmosphere
Efficient farm accounts handling
Services
Business Start-Up
We guide entrepreneurs through business formation, structure selection, and compliance requirements. Our services include business plan development, cash flow projections, and registration with Companies House and HMRC. By handling regulatory processes, we enable clients to focus on core operations while ensuring legal compliance from inception.
Cloud Accounting
Our cloud accounting solutions integrate with platforms like Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks to streamline financial management. We provide software selection, implementation, and training, ensuring real-time access to financial data. This service enhances accuracy, reduces administrative burdens, and supports informed decision-making through up-to-date reporting.
Taxation
We offer comprehensive tax services including corporation tax returns, VAT registration, and personal tax planning. Our team ensures compliance with HMRC regulations while identifying opportunities for tax efficiency. From self-assessment filings to estate planning, we provide year-round advice to minimise liabilities and avoid penalties.
Audit & Compliance
We conduct statutory audits for companies with turnovers between 1m and 101m+, pension schemes, and charities. Our services include preparing annual accounts, company secretarial tasks, and grant claim certification. We ensure adherence to accounting standards and regulatory requirements, reducing client administrative burdens.
Support Services
Our support services cover payroll processing, bookkeeping, and management accounts. We assist with Real Time Information submissions, payroll software training, and monthly financial reporting. These services free clients to focus on growth while maintaining accurate records and compliance with statutory obligations.
Questions
What accounting software do you support?
We support Xero, Sage One, QuickBooks, and KashFlow, offering training and implementation tailored to your business needs.
Do you offer audit services for charities?
Yes, we provide annual audit compliance for charitable bodies, including attendance at AGMs where required.
How do you assist with business start-ups?
We help choose business structures, prepare business plans, register with HMRC, and set up accounting systems for new ventures.
Can you handle payroll compliance?
We manage Real Time Information submissions, pensions auto-enrolment, and payroll software training for businesses of all sizes.
What tax planning services do you provide?
We offer corporation tax returns, personal tax compliance, VAT registration, and estate planning to optimise tax efficiency.
Are you available for HMRC investigations?
Yes, we provide expert representation during HMRC audits, including dispute resolution and tribunal support.
Reviews (2)
Tarron Boon
Jan 31, 2020
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Couldn't recommend Dexter and Sharpe enough. Tristran is a godsend. Extremely friendly, helpful advice, never too busy to take them time to talk to you. Absolute 5* all the way.
Tarron Boon
Jan 31, 2020
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Couldn't recommend Dexter and Sharpe enough. Tristran is a godsend. Extremely friendly, helpful advice, never too busy to take them time to talk to you. Absolute 5* all the way.
