The 11 accountants listed below are the top-rated accounting firms in South Shields based on Google reviews. Firms had to have at least 3 reviews and a score above 4.3 to be included.
Please note that these listings are in no particular order and are based on user reviews only. We can’t guarantee the quality of any of the services directly.
1. TPA Accountancy Services
Sample Services:
- Annual Accounts
- Sole Trader Services
- Limited Companies Services
- Partnerships Services
- Consultancy
- CIS and PAYE
- VAT Returns
- Self-Assessment
- Corporation Tax
- Capital Taxes
AAT licensed: No
ACCA licensed: No
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes
Sample Reviews:
“TPA has sorted my annual accounts for the past 4 years. I am now working with them in the set up of a charity to help disabled sports athletes who are aiming at competing in the Paralympics. Five-star face-to-face accountants! Or when I am travelling the world, brilliant digital accountants!” — Jack P.
“Absolutely brilliant. I had worries about capital gains tax. But Trevor and his associate dealt with it all with under an hour, so friendly and helpful and explained everything thing in layman’s terms, I wish they could do ten stars.” — Colin Todd
Address:
38 Stanhope Rd,
South Shields
NE33 4BT
Website:
2. Vision Accountants Ltd
Sample Services:
- Advice from your own dedicated Chartered Accountant
- 24/7 access to your financials (Xero and bookkeeping tools access)
- Monthly review of your bookkeeping data
- Tax planning advice to help maximise tax efficiency
- Preparation & submission of financial statements
- Preparation & submission of corporation tax return
- Monthly Management Accounts – up to 200 transactions/month
- VAT Return
- Payroll services
- Self-Assessment
AAT licensed: No
ACCA licensed: Yes
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: No
Sample Reviews:
“I have had pleasurable dealings with members of Vision Accountants since 2022. I have always found the staff members so easy to talk to and incredibly knowledgeable! I would not hesitate to recommend their services. You get a real sense of care and attention to detail. They go above and beyond to look after their customers. They are quick to respond, and no question is too small. We feel in very good hands and will continue to use their services.” — Andrew Fleming
“We highly recommend Silvia, Gabi and the team at Vision Accountants for their excellent, supportive and fantastically efficient services. Silvia is incredibly understanding and knowledgeable and will always go the extra mile in everything she does. Since Vision Accountants started to manage our accounting affairs, we have been able to shift our focus on managing other important key aspects of our business. Thank you to all the team at Vision Accounts for all the work you’ve done so far!” — Studio Botez
Address:
9, The CAI Building,
Royal Quays Business Centre,
North Shields
NE29 6DE
Website:
http://www.visionaccountants.co.uk/
3. Moore Bennett Ltd
Sample Services:
- Limited Company
- Corporation Tax Returns
- Sole Trader
- Land and Property
- Partnership
- Community Interest Companies (CIC)
- Charity
- Registered Society
- Quarterly Accounts
- Management Accounts
AAT licensed: No
ACCA licensed: No
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: No
Sample Reviews:
“I can’t rate Moore Bennett accountants high enough. They have done a fantastic job looking after my business accounts and giving me advice along the way. Any email I sent, no matter how simple or silly a question it may have seemed, was met with professionalism and was replied to very quickly, in a non-judgmental, courteous and professional way.” — Kev Sharp
“We started our own business and wanted an accountant to help us navigate our tax, and Moore Bennett has been worth every penny. Took a weight off our shoulders. Quick responses, easy to deal with, friendly, and have gone out of their way to save us money.” — Amy Spires
Address:
Hotspur House,
15 E
Percy St,
North Shields
NE30 1DT
Website:
https://www.moorebennett.co.uk/
4. Haydon Accountancy Services Limited
Sample Services:
- Management Accounting
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Independent Examination
- Company Secretarial Services
- Business Advisory & Mentoring
- Digital Bookkeeping Solutions
- Financial Advice
- Legal Advice
- Asset Financing
- Taxation
AAT licensed: No
ACCA licensed: No
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: No
Sample Reviews:
“I can’t recommend Haydon Accountancy Services enough. I have been self-employed for almost 6 years now, and they have been fantastic throughout. They are always quick to respond to any queries I have, and they keep me up to date when it comes to my tax returns and paperwork. I absolutely couldn’t do it without them.” — Leah Bowman
“Jack has been my accountant for a few years now. He is very efficient and makes me feel like I’m his most important client whilst dealing with my business. He is always quick to respond to any queries I have.” — Gill Wilson
Address:
33 Percy Cres,
Percy Main,
North Shields
NE29 6HP
Website:
https://haydonaccountancy.com/
5. Findlay Todd Accountants
Sample Services:
- Year-End Accounts
- Tax Returns
- Bookkeeping Services
- VAT Returns
- CIS Support
- Payroll Services
- Accountancy Services
- Self-Assessment Tax Return
- Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies
- HMRC Support
AAT licensed: Yes
ACCA licensed: Yes
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes
Sample Reviews:
“Dan is amazing at his job, and I couldn’t recommend this firm anymore. I moved from another accountancy firm with poor service, and due to how well I have been looked after, my dad and partner are now also signed up to Findlay Todd. Thanks for all your help.” — Kirsty Wallace
“The services provided by Findlay Todd Accountants are quality, responsive and very professional. Daniel always keeps me up to date about new and upcoming policies and laws being implemented by HMRC and is always just a phone call away on my accounting queries that may arise. Highly recommend that you use their service.” — Quacy Bobb
Address:
Clervaux Exchange,
The Clervaux Terrace,
Jarrow
NE32 5UP
Website:
https://www.findlaytodd.co.uk/
6. KP Simpson Certified Public Accountants
Sample Services:
- Self-Assessment
- Annual and Rental Accounts
- Corporation Tax
- Corporate Finance
- Bookkeeping & Management Accounts
- Insolvency
- VAT Returns
- PAYE
- Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
- Capital Gains
AAT licensed: No
ACCA licensed: No
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: No
Sample Reviews:
“As a new business, it was important for us to appoint an accountant we had 100% confidence in. Over the past 12 months, Andrew and his team have been crucial to our business. Always there to help and assist, letting us know exactly what we needed to do from start-up to first years accounts, their support has been invaluable. If you are looking for an accountant with a personable and caring approach, I can recommend none higher than KP Simpson.” — Shaun Causer (Inpro Media)
“Couldn’t ask for more support or a friendlier team! I don’t know how I ever managed on my own; it doesn’t come easy to me, so I needed an accountant that I had 100% confidence in, and that’s exactly what I got. They made everything so simple, and I couldn’t recommend them enough. Thanks to all at KP Simpson!” — Ellen Barr
Address:
172-174 Albert Road,
Jarrow,
Tyne and Wear,
Jarrow
NE32 5JA
Website:
7. Blu Sky Chartered Accountants
Sample Services:
- Accounting Essentials
- R&D Tax Credits
- SEIS/EIS
- Investment Readiness
- Tax Insights
- Business Insights
- EMI Schemes
- Payroll Services
- Tax Planning
- App Advisory
AAT licensed: No
ACCA licensed: No
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes
Sample Reviews:
“We’ve enjoyed a fantastic relationship with Blu Sky over the years through their continued support at Thinking Digital Conference and their help in implementing our new accountancy software. The whole team also do an amazing job of supporting tech/digital start-ups and scale-ups in the region and is a vital part of the local tech community. Great work, guys!” — Emma Louise Turnbull
“The team at BluSky is amazing. Simply put. They look after all our accounting needs and keep us on track with reporting, reconciling, submitting everything to HMRC, etc. A great team spirit – they are like an extension of our team. We couldn’t be nearly as efficient without them!” — Sarah Thackray
Address:
Ye Olde Hundred,
69 Church Way,
North Shields
NE29 0AE
Website:
8. Hurren & Jubb Accountants Limited
Sample Services:
- Accounting Services
- Annual Accounts
- Bookkeeping Services
- Business Plans
- Management Accounts
- Payroll Services
- Tax Returns
- VAT Returns
- Management Account
- Tax Planning
AAT licensed: No
ACCA licensed: No
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: No
Sample Reviews:
“We have used different accountants over the years, but this firm is by far the best.
Rob and his team always go the extra mile and are always friendly, reliable and very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend it!” — Nicola Swaddle
“Hurren & Jubb offer a cost-effective, responsive and comprehensive service, from business accounting to payroll, VAT returns and personal tax. They’re very easy and straightforward to work with and recommended.” — Rachel McBryde
Address:
Protection House,
Unit 2-4 Albion Rd,
North Shields
NE30 2RH
Website:
https://www.hj-accountants.co.uk/
9. KM Accountancy
Sample Services:
- FreeAgent, Xero, and Cloud Accounting Software
- Bookkeeping Services
- Monthly and Annual Reports
- Tax Planning
- Cash Flow Management
- Compliance
- Monthly Sales Support
- Tax Returns
- Guidance and Training
- Business Growth
AAT licensed: No
ACCA licensed: No
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes
Sample Reviews:
“Kirsty has been my accountant for several years. She has always been extremely friendly, communicative and diligent. When Kirsty moved from her old accounting firm, I moved with her, and hopefully, that shows how highly I rate her. I would highly recommend Kirsty to anybody looking for top-tier accountancy services.” — Arun
“KM Accountancy is an absolute pleasure to work with. Kirsty is very professional and great at what she does. Any questions I had were quickly answered and I was made feel at ease. I would highly recommend KM Accountancy to any self-employed or business owners out there looking for a top-quality Accountant.” — Adam
Address:
Office 2/3,
2nd Floor,
48 West George Street,
Glasgow
G2 1BP
Website:
https://www.kmaccountancy.co.uk/
10. Torgersens Chartered Accountants
Sample Services:
- Tax Advice
- Business Tax Services
- Personal Tax Services
- VAT Advice
- Accounting Services
- Audit
- Cloud Accounting
- Corporate Finance
- Payroll Services
- Company Secretarial Services
AAT licensed: No
ACCA licensed: No
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes
Sample Reviews:
“Torgersens have been my accountants for over a decade now, and I have always found them to be extremely professional and competent when preparing my accountants. They are a very capable company with a very friendly and professional service. The staff in the Jarrow office are always helpful. I have no hesitation in recommending Torgersens as an accountancy firm.” — Mark Gibbons
“We have a close working relationship with the Torgersens team. They’ve been with us through many changes, including a move to new premises and a significant business development phase. We like that they can provide all of the services we need – the day-to-day accountancy but also well-informed advice when a major decision has to be made. Always a helpful, friendly voice on the other end of the telephone when we need assistance.” — Carol Tatum
Address:
7 Grange Rd W,
Jarrow
NE32 3JA
Website:
11. Newton & Co Accountants
Sample Services:
- Preparation of Financial Accounts
- Accountancy services, including bookkeeping and management accounts
- Payroll services, including P11D’s
- VAT services, including VAT returns and flat rate scheme
- Making Tax Digital, including client training
- Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
- Personal Tax, including tax planning, capital gains tax, inheritance tax and national insurance
- Self-assessment returns
- Accountancy software advice
- Business tax, including corporation tax
AAT licensed: Yes
ACCA licensed: Yes
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes
Sample Reviews:
“The team at Newton & Co were extremely helpful, knowledgeable and efficient at advising and dealing with a recent issue. I would not hesitate to use them again or recommend them to others. Thank you.” — Paul B.
“We have been a client of Newton & Co for just over a year now and are so glad we chose them! Paul is very informative and professional with his service and answers any questions asked of him. They are efficient and professional, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend their services.” — David Payne
Address:
Jarrow Business Centre,
Viking Business Park,
Jarrow
NE32 3DT
Website:
How did you pick the “best” South Shields accountants?
We used Google local business data and selected firms with at least 3 reviews, scored 4.3 or higher, and that had a website.
Our dataset included only the 57 closest accounting firms to South Shields city centre.
Moreover, we did not take into account ratings from other review sites. Feel free to get in touch if you think a particular deserving accountant has been overlooked.
How much does an accountant in South Shields cost?
According to our list of best accounting firms in South Shields, accounting services start at £35/month without VAT for individual entrepreneurs and rise in accordance with the scope of your needs.
In general, you should first arrange a consultation with the local accountancy expert of the accounting firm to get a quote. During the meeting, the firm will provide you with a proposal covering the fees they charge for the services you are interested in. Some firms, for instance, will arrange a tailored fixed fee after assessing your accounting needs.
How can I save money on a South Shields accountant?
If hiring a dedicated accountant is too expensive, you might look into accounting software.
Here are the starting prices for various popular choices in the UK (all prices exclude VAT):
– Quickbooks: £10/month
– Freshbooks: £12/month
– Sage: £12/month
– Zoho: £12/month
– Xero: £14/month