HW, Chartered Accountants Leeds was opened in 1989 by the current Managing Partner, Peter Bancroft, providing owner managers with the business advisory and accountancy services in and around the Leeds and Yorkshire area.
The team in Leeds have the depth of expertise to provide successful individuals and growing businesses with an unrivalled level of technical and tax advice through specialist Tax, VAT and Corporate Finance Partners, and via other specialist services.
It’s been a very good partnership with Haines Watts. You need to be confident that you have good advice behind you. With bigger contracts we’ve asked Haines Watts for opinions, feedback and rationale. Having good business advice has helped our company move forwards wisely.
Our services
We provide all the standard compliance services you would expect, but we also understand how business and personal issues can impact on owner managers, and work with clients as business partners, providing practical, pro-active and cost effective advice.
Professional Tax Advice
HW, Chartered Accountants Leeds provide expert tax advice and are always here to answer all your tax related questions. We also offer VAT advice that often leads to better cash flow and sometimes a hefty rebate.
Tax Planning
Tax planning is a key part of the support we provide for our clients here at HW, Chartered Accountants Leeds. We'll come up with an individual tax planning strategy that makes sure you pay the least amount of tax.
VAT
VAT legislation is complex and there's opportunity to improve cash flow, save time and in many cases claim back significant amounts of money retrospectively. Our specialist VAT team in Leeds provide market leading advice in this area.
Corporate Finance
The majority of funding issues are not insurmountable, there are a number of alternatives available and we have unrivalled access to contacts who can provide a range of funding options. We have extensive business acquisition and disposal experience. Our due diligence reports are designed to highlight key factors and aid investment decision making.
Not for profit
Not for profit organisations continue to face many changes in their accounting and reporting requirements. We keep up to date with legislation and developments in this complex sector
Schools and academies in Leeds and Yorkshire
The education sector is experiencing huge changes with the conversion to academy status becoming a popular option for some schools. Once academy status is obtained there are regulatory procedures which must be followed and this is where we can help.
Geneva Group International
Haines Watts Leeds is an active member of Geneva Group International (GGI), a leading global association of law, accounting and consulting firms. GGI has headquarters in Zurich and Boston and is ranked 6th in the world among networks and associations.
Our links with contacts through GGI enables us to put clients in touch with top quality advisors throughout the world, who we have personally met and can recommend.
To find out how our international network can help visit our international services page.
by Haines Watts Leeds on 27 January 2012






