Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in South Shields
Established in 1953, G W Dick & Co & Co is a family-run firm of Chartered Accountants based in South Shields, Tyne & Wear. With over seven decades of experience, we deliver accounting, tax, and advisory services tailored to individual and business needs. Our approach prioritises building close client relationships to provide personalised solutions, supported by a dedicated team with expertise in bookkeeping, tax compliance, and business advisory. We have evolved alongside technological advancements, embracing digital solutions like Making Tax Digital while maintaining traditional values.Our clients, spanning the UK and overseas, benefit from our in-depth understanding of tax legislation, audit processes, and business structuring, ensuring compliance and strategic growth. Recognised for reliability and expertise, we act as trusted advisors, offering clear guidance through complex financial landscapes.
Services
Bookkeeping
Accounting
Tax Services
Business Advisory
Making Tax Digital
Details
- Year established: 1953
Highlights and features
- We offer over 70 years of experience in accounting and tax advisory.
- Our team provides tailored solutions for individual and business financial needs.
- We specialise in Making Tax Digital compliance and digital bookkeeping services.
- Our client retention rate reflects our commitment to personalised service.
- We support clients through complex tax investigations and compliance checks.
Associations and certifications
- Chartered Accountants
What people say
Personalised service
Trusted advisors
Reliable first-class service
Helped achieve goals
Highly recommend
Services
Bookkeeping
Our comprehensive bookkeeping service ensures accurate financial records for compliance and decision-making. We handle invoicing, bank reconciliations, VAT returns, and real-time reporting, allowing businesses to focus on growth while meeting legal obligations. Clients receive timely updates on cash flow and tax liabilities.
Accounting
We provide tailored accounting solutions including annual accounts, audits, and company secretarial services. Our team ensures compliance with Companies House requirements while offering strategic advice on financial reporting and risk assessment. Clients benefit from clear insights into business performance and statutory obligations.
Tax Services
Specialising in UK and international tax matters, we offer tax planning, return preparation, and investigation support. Services include offshore disclosures, property taxation, and PAYE/NIC advice. Our expertise minimises liabilities while ensuring compliance with evolving HMRC regulations and digital reporting requirements.
Business Advisory
As trusted advisors, we guide clients through business structuring, acquisitions, and growth strategies. Our services cover limited company formation, compliance checks, and tailored advisory for startups and established firms. We prioritise tax-efficient solutions aligned with long-term business objectives.
Making Tax Digital
We support businesses transitioning to HMRC's Making Tax Digital system, ensuring seamless compliance with digital record-keeping requirements. Our team provides software integration, VAT return submissions, and ongoing advisory to adapt to legislative changes in real-time reporting frameworks.
People
Andrew Dick
Managing Partner
Andrew Dick, Managing Partner, qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1994. He specialises in tax advisory and business strategy, leading client relationships with a focus on personalised solutions. His expertise spans digital transformation in accounting and compliance.
Bill Dick
Founder
Bill Dick founded the firm in 1953 after qualifying as a Chartered Accountant. He established its reputation for reliability and client-centric service, mentoring the next generation while navigating tax system reforms like Self Assessment.
Katie Coyne
Digital Bookkeeping & Accounts
Katie Coyne manages digital bookkeeping operations, leveraging technology for real-time financial reporting. She ensures clients meet MTD requirements while maintaining accurate records for compliance and business decision-making.
Tom Middleton
Accounts
Tom Middleton specialises in financial reporting and audit processes. He assists clients with statutory compliance, annual accounts preparation, and company secretarial duties, ensuring adherence to Companies House regulations.
Elaine Douglass
Marketing & HR
Elaine Douglass oversees marketing initiatives and HR operations. She maintains the firm's client-focused culture while promoting services to attract new clients across the UK and internationally.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide bookkeeping, annual accounts, audits, and company secretarial services, ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards and statutory requirements.
How do you support Making Tax Digital compliance?
We assist with MTD software integration, digital record-keeping, and VAT return submissions to meet HMRC's digital reporting obligations efficiently.
Do you handle international tax matters?
Yes, we advise on offshore disclosures, overseas taxation, and non-UK resident claims, supporting clients with global financial compliance needs.
Can you help with business acquisitions?
We guide clients through acquisition processes, offering due diligence, structuring advice, and transaction support for seamless business transitions.
