Business Details
21 Years
experience
Chartered Accountants Stafford
Established in 2005 through the merger of two respected Stafford firms, Howards Chartered Certified Accountants provides comprehensive accounting and business advisory services. Our approach focuses on building long-term relationships to anticipate client needs, combining personal service with access to a 35-strong team of specialists. We serve businesses from sole traders to international PLCs, offering tailored solutions across sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, and professional services. Our expertise spans statutory compliance, tax planning, corporate finance, and strategic growth advisory. With dedicated teams for audit, payroll, and cloud accounting, we prioritise accuracy and efficiency while minimising regulatory risks.We maintain sector-specific knowledge to deliver relevant advice, supported by partnerships with major financial institutions and government schemes. Our commitment to excellence has earned recognition in regional and national accountancy awards. We utilise advanced accounting software platforms to ensure real-time financial visibility for clients. Through proactive business planning and exit strategy support, we help clients achieve both commercial and personal financial objectives. Backed by professional indemnity insurance and tax enquiry coverage, we provide peace of mind alongside technical expertise.
Services
Business Accounts
Tax Planning
VAT Services
Corporate Finance
Payroll Services
Audit Compliance
Strategic Planning
Company Secretarial
R&D Tax Credits
Tax Enquiry Insurance
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 19 years of combined experience from our 35-strong specialist team
- Our sector-specific expertise covers manufacturing, healthcare, and professional services
- We provide access to major financial institutions and government funding schemes
- Our audit team ensures compliance with statutory requirements and penalty avoidance
- We combine personal service with advanced cloud accounting technology solutions
Associations and certifications
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
What people say
Exceptionally high standards
Professionalism
Knowledge
Efficiency
Comprehension
Services
Business Accounts
We prepare statutory accounts for all business structures including sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies. Our service ensures compliance with Companies House and HMRC requirements while providing strategic financial insights. We handle year-end accounts, management accounts, and consolidation for groups.
Corporate Finance
Our corporate finance team advises on business growth, acquisitions, and funding strategies. We provide business valuations, exit planning, and access to financing options through established relationships with major banks and alternative lenders across the UK.
VAT Services
We manage VAT registration, return preparation, and scheme selection for businesses. Our experts provide HMRC dispute resolution, VAT tribunal representation, and strategic planning to optimise tax efficiency while maintaining compliance.
Payroll Services
Our payroll service handles all aspects of employee payment processing, including real-time information submissions and pension auto-enrolment. We ensure compliance with PAYE regulations while providing staff query resolution and payslip management.
Strategic Planning
We offer business growth strategies, board meeting support, and exit planning services. Our advisors help develop action plans for growth, performance monitoring systems, and succession planning to maximise business value.
Questions
What accounting software do you support?
We support Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks platforms with trained specialists available for implementation and training.
Do you handle HMRC disputes?
Yes, our team provides representation for tax and VAT enquiries, including tribunal proceedings if required.
Can you assist with business growth planning?
We offer strategic planning, market analysis, and funding advice to support business expansion initiatives.
What sectors do you specialise in?
We work with clients in manufacturing, healthcare, property, construction, and professional services sectors.
Do you offer payroll services?
Yes, we provide comprehensive payroll processing including auto-enrolment pension compliance and reporting.
Are you regulated accountants?
We are chartered certified accountants regulated by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
