Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Bedfordshire
We are George Hay Chartered Accountants, a cohesive team of personable professionals operating in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire with over 80 years of experience. Established in 1939, our Biggleswade office was followed by locations in Letchworth (1982) and Huntingdon (1994), strategically positioned along the A1 corridor to serve businesses across these regions. Our long-standing reputation is built on providing high-quality, personalised accountancy and business advisory services to individuals, start-ups, SMEs, and international companies.We pride ourselves on understanding each client's unique needs, offering tailored solutions that combine strategic business advice with expertise in accountancy, tax, and specialist areas. Our services are designed to streamline accounting processes, ensure compliance, and enable clients to focus on growth. With a commitment to ongoing support and a deep understanding of evolving financial landscapes, we help businesses realise their full potential through meaningful insights and proactive guidance.
Services
Audit Services
Taxation
Accounts Preparation
Payroll Bureau
VAT Compliance
Business Start-ups
Cloud Accounting
Probate Services
Corporate Tax
Financial Planning
Details
- Year established: 1939
Highlights and features
- We offer 80+ years of experience in accountancy and business advisory services.
- Our team provides tailored solutions for businesses across diverse industry sectors.
- We integrate cloud accounting technology to streamline financial processes.
- Our audit specialists deliver value-added assurance services for regulatory compliance.
- We are regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
What people say
Second to none service
Highly recommend
Support system in place
Timely accurate information
Wider business partner
Services
Audit Services
Our audit team delivers statutory and voluntary audit services for businesses, charities, and academy schools. We examine financial records to ensure compliance with UK GAAP while providing strategic insights to improve internal controls. Our ICAEW-registered auditors work with organisations of all sizes, offering assurance services that meet regulatory requirements and enhance decision-making processes through detailed financial analysis.
Taxation
We provide comprehensive tax services covering corporation tax, VAT, personal taxation, and inheritance tax planning. Our experts ensure compliance with HMRC regulations while optimising tax efficiency for businesses and individuals. This includes Making Tax Digital implementation support and specialist advice on tax enquiries, investigations, and dispute resolution for clients across multiple industry sectors.
Accounts Preparation
Our team prepares statutory accounts and management accounts tailored to business requirements. We assist with incomplete records, format accounting information appropriately, and provide year-round support for evolving financial needs. This service helps businesses maintain accurate financial records that serve as strategic tools for growth planning and compliance purposes.
Business Start-ups
We support new businesses with company formation, business planning, and financial compliance. Our services include selecting appropriate business structures, preparing cashflow projections, establishing accounting systems, and advising on finance requirements. We guide entrepreneurs through registration processes with Companies House and HMRC while providing ongoing support to help new ventures grow successfully.
Payroll Bureau
Our dedicated payroll team offers comprehensive payroll processing services, including automatic enrolment pension schemes and PAYE compliance. We ensure accurate salary payments, tax deductions, and statutory reporting while maintaining responsive support for client queries. This service helps businesses streamline payroll operations and maintain compliance with employment regulations.
People
Martin Williams
Partner
Experienced chartered accountant with specialist knowledge in audit and assurance services, providing strategic financial guidance to businesses across multiple sectors.
Richard Dilley
Partner
Audit and compliance expert with extensive experience delivering assurance services to charities, academy schools, and owner-managed businesses.
Colin Airey
Partner
Specialist in business advisory services, supporting clients with financial strategy, tax planning, and organisational growth initiatives.
Emma Wilsher
Partner
Experienced professional focusing on audit services and compliance requirements for educational institutions and charitable organisations.
Samantha Green
Partner
Expert in taxation matters, providing strategic advice on corporate and personal tax compliance, planning, and regulatory requirements.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide accounts preparation, audit services, payroll bureau support, and cloud accounting solutions tailored to business needs.
Do you specialise in business start-up support?
Yes, we assist new businesses with company formation, business plans, and financial compliance requirements.
How do you handle tax compliance?
We offer comprehensive tax services including VAT, corporation tax, personal taxation, and Making Tax Digital compliance.
Are your audit services regulated?
Our audit work is conducted by ICAEW-registered professionals meeting UK statutory requirements.
What sectors do you work with?
We serve clients across academies, agriculture, charities, healthcare, and owner-managed businesses.
