Business Details
Chartered Accountants in Malton
Hardcastle France is a Chartered Accountancy firm established in the 1900s, providing tailored accounts, taxation, and business support services to local and national clients across diverse sectors including agriculture, construction, and retail. Our team of qualified professionals, including partners Lauren Bollons and Laura Dawson, delivers partner-led personal service combined with technical expertise in areas such as tax planning, payroll, and corporate compliance.With longstanding staff continuity and a focus on understanding client needs, we offer practical advice on business structures, financial planning, and regulatory obligations while maintaining a commitment to approachability and reliability.
Services
Accounts
Business Start-Up
Bookkeeping
Taxation
Company Secretarial
Estate Planning
Payroll
VAT Services
Highlights and features
- Established firm with expertise since the 1900s
- Partner-led service with technical specialists
- Qualified team including FCA and ACA members
- Deep understanding of local business sectors
- Free initial consultations available
Associations and certifications
- ICAEW
Services
Accounts
We prepare statutory accounts for limited companies and management accounts for partnerships and sole traders. Our services include budgeting, cash flow forecasts, and compliance with Companies Act requirements. With expertise in financial reporting standards, we ensure accurate and timely submissions while providing insights to support business decision-making.
Taxation
Our tax services cover personal, corporate, and trust taxation with a focus on legal tax minimisation. We prepare self-assessment returns, calculate liabilities, and provide planning advice for individuals and businesses. By explaining tax implications of commercial decisions, we help clients optimise their tax positions while maintaining full compliance with HMRC requirements.
Payroll
We manage payroll processing for weekly or monthly payments, handling PAYE, NICs, pensions, and statutory deductions. Our services include auto-enrolment pension setup and compliance reporting. By ensuring accurate employee payments and regulatory adherence, we help businesses avoid penalties while maintaining smooth payroll operations.
Business Start-Up
We assist with business structure selection, financial planning, and registration procedures. Services include preparing business plans, cash flow projections, and company incorporation. Our guidance covers finance sourcing options and accounting system setup to support new ventures through their critical early stages with proper foundations for growth.
Estate Planning
We review estate positions to determine Inheritance Tax liabilities and recommend strategies to minimise tax exposure. Our advice incorporates available reliefs and allowances while considering long-term asset distribution plans. This service helps clients preserve wealth for beneficiaries through structured estate management approaches.
People
Lauren Bollons
Partner
FCA qualified with BSc (Hons) in Accounting, Lauren leads client relationships and oversees technical compliance. With 15+ years' experience, she specialises in corporate tax and business advisory services for SMEs across multiple sectors.
Laura Dawson
Partner
ACA and CTA qualified, Laura manages audit engagements and tax planning strategies. She holds MAAT membership and focuses on personal tax mitigation and compliance for high-net-worth individuals and professional partnerships.
David Brewster
Manager
Experienced in business accounting and payroll services, David supervises day-to-day client operations. He specialises in VAT compliance and advisory work for construction and retail sector clients across Yorkshire.
Colin Payne
Consultant
Senior consultant providing strategic business advice to agricultural enterprises. With 30+ years' industry experience, he focuses on succession planning and farm business structuring for long-term sustainability.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide complete accounts preparation, bookkeeping, payroll, and tax compliance services tailored to small businesses. This includes management accounts, cash flow forecasting, and VAT administration.
Do you help with business start-up requirements?
Yes, we assist with business structure selection, company formation, financial planning, and accounting system setup to support new ventures through their initial stages.
Are you available for urgent accounting queries?
We prioritise client needs during working hours (8:45am-5:15pm Mon-Fri) but recommend scheduling appointments for complex matters requiring detailed discussion.
What tax planning services do you provide?
Our tax services include personal and corporate tax compliance, inheritance tax mitigation strategies, and proactive planning to legally minimise tax liabilities across business structures.
How do you charge for your accountancy services?
We provide transparent pricing through initial consultations. Costs depend on service complexity, with options for fixed fees or hourly rates agreed in advance.
Can you assist with payroll administration?
Yes, we manage full payroll processing including PAYE, NICs, pensions auto-enrolment, and statutory deductions for weekly or monthly payment cycles.
