Business Details
27 Years
experience
Trusted Accountants in Middlesbrough
G Hornby is a Middlesbrough-based accountancy firm with over 25 years of experience serving small businesses and taxpayers nationally. Our principal, Gary Hornby, is a Chartered Management Accountant and Independent Certified Practising Accountant who specialises in providing jargon-free financial advice. We offer a comprehensive range of services including accountancy, taxation, business start-up support, and strategic financial planning. Our commitment to personal service is demonstrated through free initial consultations, flexible appointment times, and competitive fixed-price agreements.We prioritise transparency by explaining financial matters in plain English and ensuring clients pay the legal minimum tax. Our expertise extends to tax investigations, VAT planning, and business growth strategies, supported by professional indemnity insurance and tax enquiry fee protection. We utilise cloud-based accounting software and provide unlimited telephone and email support to ensure clients receive timely, accurate financial guidance.
Services
Accountancy Services
Taxation Services
Business Start-up
Added Value Services
Financial Planning
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of experience in accountancy and tax advisory services
- Free initial consultation with no obligation commitment
- Competitive fixed-price agreements with transparent pricing
- Specialist expertise in tax investigations and HMRC disputes
- Cloud-based accounting software solutions at 10+VAT/month
Associations and certifications
- Chartered Management Accountants (ACMA)
- Independent Certified Practising Accountant
Services
Accountancy Services
Our accountancy services include annual accounts preparation, book-keeping, company secretarial duties, and management accounts. We ensure accurate financial reporting while identifying tax minimisation opportunities and business improvement areas. Our team provides clear explanations of financial statements to support informed decision-making for limited companies, partnerships, and self-employed individuals.
Taxation Services
We offer comprehensive taxation services covering personal and corporate tax returns, VAT registration and returns, payroll processing, and tax dispute resolution. Our expertise includes IR35 compliance, inheritance tax planning, and tax investigation fee protection. We help clients meet regulatory requirements while legally minimising tax liabilities through strategic planning.
Business Start-up
Our business start-up services include company formation, director appointment, registered office provision, and tax registration. We offer guidance on incorporation benefits, business structure selection, and initial tax planning. We also provide bank account assistance and business plan development to support new ventures in Teesside and across the UK.
Added Value Services
We provide strategic business advisory services including growth planning, valuations, management systems implementation, and finance raising assistance. Our consultants help businesses develop strategic plans, improve operational efficiency, and access appropriate financing options. We focus on creating actionable plans that align with clients' long-term business objectives.
Tax Investigation Support
Our tax investigation support covers HMRC enquiries, tax disputes, and penalty negotiations. We offer tax investigation fee protection insurance and conduct anti-investigation scanning checks on tax returns. Our team represents clients during HMRC audits, ensuring compliance with internal guidelines while minimising financial exposure from potential penalties.
People
Gary Hornby
Principal
Gary Hornby is a Chartered Management Accountant with over 25 years' experience advising small and medium businesses. He specialises in tax planning, business growth strategies, and financial compliance. Gary provides expert accounting services while maintaining a client-focused approach to financial management.
Questions
What accountancy services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide annual accounts preparation, book-keeping, company secretarial services, and management accounts tailored to small businesses. Our services ensure compliance while identifying tax savings and growth opportunities.
Do you offer tax planning and compliance services?
Yes, we offer comprehensive tax services including personal and corporate tax returns, VAT registration, payroll processing, and strategic tax planning to legally minimise liabilities.
Can you help with business start-up requirements?
We assist with company formation, director appointments, registered office provision, and business plan development to support new ventures in Teesside and nationally.
What specialist tax investigation support do you provide?
We offer tax investigation fee protection, HMRC dispute representation, and anti-investigation scanning checks to minimise audit risks and financial exposure.
Are your accounting services available outside Teesside?
Yes, we serve clients nationally with remote services including cloud accounting software, virtual consultations, and online tax compliance support.
What makes your firm different from other accountants?
We combine 25+ years' experience with fixed-price packages, jargon-free advice, and 24/7 client support while maintaining professional indemnity insurance for client protection.
