Business Details
24 Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Teesside
We are a long-established firm of Chartered Certified Accountants founded in 2002 by Loraine Sullivan FCCA. With over two decades of experience, we provide tailored accountancy and taxation services to businesses and individuals across Teesside and the UK. Our expertise spans self-assessment, limited company services, property portfolio management, and tax investigations, supported by a commitment to clear communication and fixed monthly fee structures.We pride ourselves on delivering personalized service through qualified professionals, ensuring compliance with deadlines and transparency in all our work. Our clients benefit from advanced tax planning, digital record-keeping solutions, and a deep understanding of evolving regulatory requirements, including Making Tax Digital and IR35 compliance.
Services
Self Assessment
Limited Company Service
Landlords and Property Management
Bookkeeping and VAT
Tax Investigations Scheme
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in accountancy services.
- Our team provides fixed monthly fee structures for transparency.
- We offer nationwide contractor accounting services from 97/month.
- Our work is delivered by qualified professionals, never outsourced.
- We are QuickBooks Gold ProAdvisors with software expertise.
Associations and certifications
- Chartered Certified Accountants
- QuickBooks Gold ProAdvisor
What people say
Professional and helpful
Second to none service
Total professionalism
Reliable support
Patient and reassuring
Services
Self Assessment Tax Returns
We simplify complex UK tax returns for individuals and businesses. Our experts handle submissions, HMRC queries, and MTD compliance. Clients receive strategic advice on allowable expenses and tax planning opportunities to maximise refunds while avoiding penalties for late filing.
Limited Company Service
Comprehensive support for limited companies including accounts preparation, corporation tax, payroll, and compliance. We advise on tax-efficient structures, capital allowances, and IR35 implications. Our monthly reviews ensure directors maximise dividends while meeting Companies House deadlines.
Landlords and Property Management
Specialist accounting for property portfolios, including mortgage interest relief optimisation and capital gains tax planning. We help clients structure holdings tax-efficiently while managing compliance requirements for single or multi-property investments across the UK.
Bookkeeping and VAT
Digital bookkeeping solutions aligned with Making Tax Digital requirements. We provide VAT scheme advice, payroll management, and CIS compliance. Our QuickBooks expertise ensures accurate records while minimising administrative burdens for businesses of all sizes.
Tax Investigations Scheme
Insurance-backed support for HMRC enquiries covering self-assessment, VAT, and payroll compliance. Our service includes representation during audits, penalty negotiations, and access to legal advice hotlines, providing peace of mind against unexpected tax investigations.
People
Loraine Sullivan
Founder and Director
FCCA qualified with nearly 30 years' experience, Loraine established ABM in 2002. She specialises in strategic tax planning and business advisory services for contractors and property investors.
Tracy Chapman
Chartered Accountant
FCA and CTA qualified with 20+ years' experience, Tracy manages contractor accounts and property portfolios. She provides expert tax advice and compliance support to ABM's clients.
Rachel Cartwright
Accountant
AAT qualified with 25+ years' experience, Rachel specialises in payroll, bookkeeping, and CIS compliance. She supports contractors and small businesses with day-to-day financial management.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for contractors?
We provide comprehensive contractor accounting from £97/month, including tax returns, dividend management, IR35 advice, and online record-keeping.
Do you handle property portfolio tax affairs?
Yes, we specialise in property tax for landlords with portfolios up to 80 properties, offering tax-efficient structuring and compliance support.
How do you support limited company directors?
We assist with corporation tax, payroll, VAT, compliance deadlines, and tax planning to maximise savings while avoiding penalties.
What is your tax investigation scheme?
Our scheme includes insurance-backed support for HMRC audits, covering self-assessment, VAT, PAYE, and CIS disputes with expert representation.
Are you qualified to provide accounting advice?
Yes, our team includes Chartered Certified Accountants and QuickBooks Gold ProAdvisors with over 20 years of combined experience.
Do you offer software integration for bookkeeping?
We provide QuickBooks expertise, software discounts, and training to ensure efficient digital record-keeping for businesses.
