Business Details
50 Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Coventry & Sutton Coldfield
Burrows Scarborough are Chartered Accountants with offices in Coventry and Sutton Coldfield, serving businesses and individuals across the UK and internationally. Established in 1976, we combine decades of expertise with a partner-led approach to deliver tailored financial solutions. Our services span tax planning, audit and assurance, business advisory, and compliance, with a focus on minimising tax liabilities while maximising growth opportunities. We utilise cloud accounting technologies like QuickBooks and Xero to streamline financial processes for clients.Our annual performance reports provide actionable insights into business metrics, while our estate planning service offers specialist support for wills, trusts, and inheritance tax. With a team of experienced professionals, we prioritise proactive advice, regulatory compliance, and long-term client relationships. Recognised for our technical proficiency and client-centric ethos, we support businesses from start-ups to large corporations across diverse sectors including construction, manufacturing, and retail.
Services
Tax Planning
Audit & Assurance
Cloud Accounting
Estate Planning
Payroll Services
Business Start-ups
VAT Compliance
Company Secretarial
Capital Gains Tax
Management Accounts
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We offer over 45 years of combined tax planning expertise to minimise liabilities.
- Our cloud accounting solutions integrate seamlessly with QuickBooks and Xero platforms.
- Annual performance reports provide actionable insights into key business metrics.
- Specialist estate planning includes wills, trusts, and inheritance tax strategies.
- Registered auditors with ICAEW, ensuring compliance with highest professional standards.
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW)
What people say
Excellent service
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Reliable source of sound advice
Proactive in advising
Services
Tax Planning
Our tax planning service helps businesses and individuals legally minimise tax liabilities through strategic structuring. We analyse remuneration strategies, ownership models, and available reliefs to optimise financial outcomes. With ongoing legislative updates, we ensure clients remain compliant while maximising savings.
Cloud Accounting
We implement cloud accounting systems using QuickBooks Online and Xero platforms. Our Platinum ProAdvisor and Silver Partner status enables tailored setup, training, and support. This technology allows real-time financial management across devices, improving cash flow visibility and operational efficiency for businesses.
Estate Planning
Our specialist estate planning covers will preparation, trust structures, and inheritance tax mitigation. As one of few chartered accountants with SWAT UK certification, we provide probate administration and executor support to preserve wealth across generations while complying with legal requirements.
Audit & Assurance
We conduct statutory audits under the Companies Act and provide tailored assurance services. Our experienced team delivers credibility to financial statements for stakeholders, including investors and regulators. Services cater to businesses from SMEs to corporations with 100m+ turnover across diverse sectors.
Business Start-ups
We guide new businesses through entity selection, tax registration, and financial planning. Services include business plan development, funding advice, and compliance setup. Our support extends from initial formation to ongoing advisory, ensuring startups establish strong financial foundations for sustainable growth.
People
Nick Burrows
Chartered Accountant
Specialist in tax planning and estate administration with SWAT UK certification. Leads probate services and provides strategic financial advice to high-net-worth individuals and businesses.
Richard Harwood
Founder
Established the Sutton Coldfield practice in 1988. Focuses on audit services and business advisory for SMEs, combining technical expertise with local market knowledge to support client growth.
Sarah Burgman
Payroll Specialist
Manages payroll services and auto-enrolment compliance. Provides expert guidance on statutory payments, RTI submissions, and pension scheme administration to ensure regulatory adherence for businesses.
Sharon Simpson
Fee Protection Advisor
Administers tax investigation insurance schemes. Offers protection against HMRC enquiry costs and provides access to employment law consultants for business risk management.
Faye Davis
Tax Consultant
Specialises in landlord tax returns and capital gains tax reporting. Advises on property ownership structures and compliance with residential property disposal regulations introduced since 2020.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for limited companies?
We prepare annual accounts, corporation tax returns, and management reports. Our services include FRS compliance advice, capital allowances claims, and tax-efficient remuneration planning for businesses with turnovers up to £100m.
How do you support new business start-ups?
We assist with business structure selection, tax registration, cash flow projections, and finance sourcing. Our support includes company formation, VAT scheme advice, and cloud accounting implementation for new enterprises.
Can you help with Capital Gains Tax reporting for property sales?
Yes, we handle 30-day CGT reporting requirements for residential property disposals. Our services include gain/loss calculations, relief claims, and submission of real-time tax payments to HMRC as required since April 2020.
Do you provide audit services for large corporations?
We audit businesses up to £100m turnover across sectors including engineering, hospitality, and automotive. Our ICAEW-registered team delivers statutory audits and tailored assurance engagements for corporate clients.
What estate planning services are available?
Our estate planning includes will preparation, trust creation, and inheritance tax mitigation. We offer ongoing review services and probate administration with specialist legal activity authorisation through Probestate Limited.
How do you keep clients informed about tax changes?
We proactively advise on legislative updates through regular meetings and written communications. Our team monitors tax law developments to provide timely guidance on compliance and planning opportunities before year-end.
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