Business Details
22 Years
experience
Trusted Accounting & Business Solutions in Whitley Bay
Established in 2004, Catbells Business Solutions is a family-run accounting and business management firm serving small and medium enterprises in Whitley Bay and surrounding areas. Our expertise spans bookkeeping, payroll administration, VAT returns, risk management, and business continuity planning, delivered with a commitment to tailored support and competitive pricing. With over two decades of combined experience, we prioritise client needs by offering flexible solutions, including remote and in-house services, alongside free initial consultations.Our team specialises in simplifying complex financial processes while maintaining strict compliance with HMRC regulations and legislative requirements. We pride ourselves on fostering long-term relationships through transparent communication, reliable service delivery, and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by growing businesses.
Services
Bookkeeping
Payroll Services
VAT Returns
Risk Management
Business Continuity Planning
Tax Returns
Budgeting & Forecasting
HR Support
Management Accounts
Business Planning
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer a free, no-obligation initial consultation to understand your specific needs.
- Our services are tailored to the unique requirements of small and medium businesses.
- Competitive pricing maintained despite delivering expert accounting and payroll support.
- Flexible payment options including hourly rates or fixed-fee agreements.
- Experienced team with over 18 years of expertise in business management solutions.
Services
Bookkeeping
We provide comprehensive bookkeeping services for sole traders, partnerships, and SMEs. Our team processes transactions, maintains financial records, and prepares trial balances, profit & loss accounts, and balance sheets. Services are available remotely or on-site, with flexible pricing options to suit business needs.
Payroll Services
Our payroll bureau handles wage calculations, payslip generation, and statutory reporting. We manage PAYE/NI payments, P60/P14 submissions, and auto-enrolment pensions compliance. Services include both outsourced and in-house options, with secure data handling and HMRC deadline adherence.
Risk Management
We develop bespoke risk management frameworks including audits, maturity assessments, and staff training. Our approach identifies, prioritises, and mitigates business risks while aligning with ISO 31000 standards to protect organisational objectives and enhance decision-making processes.
Business Continuity Planning
Our BCM services include business impact analysis, recovery strategy development, and incident management planning. We implement BS 25999-compliant solutions through structured testing, disaster recovery protocols, and crisis communication frameworks to ensure operational resilience.
Business Planning
We assist with creating actionable business plans for funding applications or internal growth strategies. Services include financial forecasting, market analysis, and exit strategy planning, supported by management accounts and performance monitoring tools to guide business decisions.
People
Mary Fleming
Owner
Mary Fleming established Catbells Business Solutions in 2004 to support SMEs with financial and operational challenges. With extensive experience in accounting and business management, she provides tailored solutions while maintaining a client-centric approach to service delivery.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide bookkeeping, VAT returns, payroll processing, management accounts, and tax return preparation tailored for small businesses.
Do you offer payroll services for SMEs?
Yes, we handle payroll processing, statutory reporting, pensions auto-enrolment, and HMRC compliance for SMEs through our payroll bureau.
How can you help with business continuity planning?
We develop BS 25999-compliant continuity plans including risk assessments, recovery strategies, and incident management protocols to ensure operational resilience.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Whitley Bay and surrounding Tyne & Wear areas, supporting local small and medium enterprises.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free, no-obligation consultations to discuss your business needs and propose tailored solutions.
What payment options are available?
Clients can choose between hourly rates or fixed-fee agreements for our accounting and business management services.
