Business Details
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Barrow-in-Furness
Established in Cumbria, Melville & Co & Co Chartered Accountants Limited has been delivering comprehensive accounting and taxation services to businesses and individuals for over two decades. Our team of qualified professionals, including members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, specialises in annual accounts preparation, tax compliance, payroll administration, and business advisory services. With offices in Barrow-in-Furness and Ulverston, we combine modern technology with traditional client care to serve local businesses and remote clients nationwide. Our audit department caters to regulated industries including legal practices, charities, and financial services firms.We prioritise proactive tax planning and fee protection insurance to safeguard clients during HMRC investigations. Backed by testimonials from long-standing clients in sectors ranging from charities to manufacturing, we maintain a reputation for accessible expertise and cost-effective solutions. Our digital accounting systems support Making Tax Digital compliance while our business start-up service provides discounted rates for new enterprises. The firm's leadership brings combined experience spanning multiple decades across national and regional accounting firms.
Services
Accountancy
Taxation
Bookkeeping
Payroll
Financial Advice
Audit Services
Business Start-Up Support
Tax Investigation Protection
VAT Compliance
Management Accounts
Highlights and features
- We are registered auditors authorised to work with regulated businesses
- Our fee protection insurance covers tax investigation costs for all clients
- We combine local Cumbrian knowledge with national accounting expertise
- We implement HMRC-approved digital accounting systems for compliance
- Our business start-up service offers 50% discounted rates for new enterprises
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
What people say
Invaluable advice
High quality service
Prompt query resolution
Business start-up support
Consistent support
Services
Accountancy Services
We prepare annual accounts for companies, partnerships, and charities while providing statutory audit services for regulated businesses. Our team ensures compliance with Companies House and HMRC requirements through timely submissions. We also produce management accounts to support business decision-making with financial analysis and trend identification.
Taxation Services
Our tax specialists handle business and personal tax returns with online submissions to HMRC. We offer tax planning strategies to minimise liabilities while maintaining compliance. All clients receive automatic fee protection insurance covering costs during HMRC investigations and audits.
Bookkeeping and Payroll
We manage bookkeeping, VAT returns, and payroll administration using digital accounting systems. Our services include Making Tax Digital compliance, payroll calculations with payslip generation, and end-of-year returns. We support businesses with cashflow management and accounting software implementation.
Business Start-Up Support
Our comprehensive start-up service guides new businesses through registration processes and legal structure choices. We provide discounted rates for first-year services and assist with business plans, cashflow forecasts, and accounting system setup to ensure new ventures establish strong financial foundations.
Audit Services
As registered auditors, we conduct statutory audits for regulated businesses including legal firms, charities, and financial services providers. Our specialists maintain advanced training to meet regulatory requirements from bodies like the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Financial Services Authority.
People
James Goffe
Director
Qualified chartered accountant with experience across national and regional firms. Specialises in tax planning and audit services for regulated businesses. Leads the tax department while maintaining involvement in local fell running events.
Simon Oram
Director
Chartered Certified Accountant with over a decade at Melville & Co & Co. Manages audit and accountancy services for businesses. Brings expertise from previous roles in Suffolk and southern England accounting firms.
Wendy Bentley
Accounts Assistant
Supports accounting operations with expertise in accounts preparation, bookkeeping, and VAT return submissions. Provides technical assistance to businesses across various sectors.
Karen Langhorn
Accounts Assistant
Specialises in small business accounting and company accounts management. Assists with VAT compliance and financial reporting requirements for local enterprises.
Marion New
Practice Administrator
Manages administrative operations and client communications. Coordinates office management functions across both Barrow-in-Furness and Ulverston locations.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for regulated businesses?
We provide statutory audits and compliance services for regulated sectors including legal practices, charities, and financial services firms.
Do you support businesses with Making Tax Digital requirements?
Yes, we help implement HMRC-approved software solutions and adapt existing accounting processes for MTD compliance.
What tax investigation protection do you provide?
All clients receive fee protection insurance covering professional costs during HMRC audits and tax investigations.
How do you assist new business start-ups?
We offer discounted accounting services and guidance on business structure, registration, and financial planning for new enterprises.
What payroll services do you provide?
We handle wage calculations, payslip generation, tax submissions, and year-end returns for businesses of all sizes.
Are you available for face-to-face meetings?
We have offices in Barrow-in-Furness and Ulverston, with additional meeting arrangements available in Morecambe.
