Call Now
Website
Call
Business Details
32 Years
experience
Trusted Accountants in Preston
Established in 1994, Haleys Business Advisers is a team of chartered accountants and chartered taxation advisors dedicated to empowering owner-managed businesses. Our expertise spans proactive accountancy, tailored tax planning, and strategic business advisory services, supporting clients from startup to growth phases. With decades of experience, we have cultivated long-term relationships with businesses, many of which we have guided since their inception.

Our approach combines sector-specific knowledge with a commitment to becoming trusted partners, focusing on profitability, cash flow improvement, and asset protection. We prioritise proactive partnership, unwavering integrity, and tailored solutions, ensuring our advice aligns with clients' unique goals. Our team's technical proficiency and collaborative ethos enable us to deliver forward-thinking, client-centric services that drive sustainable success.
Services
Accountancy Taxation Corporate Finance Asset Protection Cash Flow Improvement
Details
  • Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
  • We have over 30 years of experience supporting SMEs from startup to growth.
  • Our team includes chartered accountants and tax advisors with sector-specific expertise.
  • We prioritise proactive financial strategy and tailored tax planning.
  • Our GLOSS Method ensures solutions align with your business goals and pace.
  • Client referrals and long-term relationships reflect our commitment to trust and results.
Services
Accountancy
We deliver comprehensive accountancy services including year-end accounts, management reporting, and cloud accounting. Our proactive approach ensures accurate financial records, enabling informed decision-making. Tailored to SMEs, we streamline processes to enhance efficiency and compliance.
Taxation
Our taxation expertise covers business, personal, and property tax solutions. We focus on legal tax minimisation while ensuring compliance. With chartered tax advisors, we provide strategic planning to optimise tax efficiency and reduce liabilities.
Business Advisory
We offer strategic business advisory to improve profitability and cash flow. Services include exit strategies, asset protection, and growth planning. Our team acts as virtual finance directors, aligning financial strategy with long-term objectives.
Corporate Finance
Our corporate finance services support business transactions, valuations, and funding strategies. We assist with mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising, ensuring alignment with your growth ambitions and risk profile.
Asset Protection
We help businesses protect assets through structured planning and risk management. Services include succession planning, legal entity structuring, and insurance strategies to secure your financial legacy against unforeseen challenges.
People
Tim Haley
Managing Director
Tim Haley, BA FCA BFP, leads Haleys with over 30 years of experience in accountancy and business strategy. He specialises in guiding SMEs through growth phases, leveraging proactive financial insights and client-focused solutions.
Michael Lucas
Director, Taxation and Business Advisory
Michael Lucas, BSc FCA BFP CTA, oversees tax and advisory services. With expertise in complex tax planning and business strategy, he ensures clients achieve compliance while optimising financial outcomes through innovative approaches.
Martin Cuerden
Director, Accounting and Business Advisory
Martin Cuerden, MAAT ACA, focuses on accounting and advisory services. His technical proficiency and client-centric ethos drive tailored solutions for business growth, combining compliance with strategic financial management.
Joanna MacDonald
Director, Taxation Services
Joanna MacDonald, MAAT ATT CTA, specialises in taxation services. She provides expert advice on personal and business tax, ensuring clients navigate regulatory landscapes while minimising liabilities.
Joshua Hamer
Associate, Accountancy and Business Advisory
Joshua Hamer, BA ACA, supports clients with accountancy and advisory needs. His analytical approach and attention to detail ensure accurate reporting and actionable insights for business development.
Questions
What services does Haleys Business Advisers offer?
We provide accountancy, taxation, business advisory, corporate finance, and asset protection services tailored to owner-managed businesses.
How does Haleys approach client relationships?
We use the GLOSS Method to align our services with your goals, current position, obstacles, and growth speed, ensuring proactive partnership.
Are Haleys Business Advisers qualified professionals?
Yes, our team includes chartered accountants, chartered tax advisors, and specialists with decades of combined experience.
Do you work with businesses outside Preston?
While based in Preston, we serve clients nationwide, leveraging digital tools for seamless collaboration.