14 Best Accountants and Accounting Firms in York

We have compiled a list of the 14 best accountants and accounting firms in York based on Google reviews. The companies had to have at least 5 reviews and a score of 4.8 or above 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. Sunley & Co

Sample Services:

• Statutory and non-statutory accounts preparation
• Self-assessment returns
• Bookkeeping
• Corporation tax return preparation and tax advice
• Cloud bookkeeping training and set up with Sage
• Business goal setting and reviews
• CIS scheme operation
• Automated payroll and pension auto-enrolment
• Management accounts preparation
• Estate planning

AAT Licensed: No

ACCA Licensed: Yes

Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants: No

Sample Reviews:

“Mary has looked after our accounts at Sunley and co for over ten years. The service is always first class. All the staff are friendly and very helpful. I plan to continue using Sunley and co Into the future, and I know I can trust them and their knowledge of what’s best for me and my business.” – Jonathan

“Although my business was small-scale, they were extremely knowledgeable and very, very helpful. They offered a free consultation, explained things to me in a language that I understood, and genuinely were just really caring and nice people. Highly recommended” – Anonimous

Address:

52 Front St, Acomb, York YO24 3BX

Website:

https://www.sunleyandco.co.uk/

2. Henderson & Co Accountants

Sample Services:

• Cloud bookkeeping services
• VAT registrations and returns
• Personal and business tax
• Payroll and pension auto-enrolment
• Company formation
• Cash flow forecasts and budgeting
• CIS returns for construction companies
• eCommerce bookkeeping service
• Preparation and submission of annual accounts
• Monthly and quarterly management reports

AAT Licensed: Yes

ACCA Licensed: No

Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants: No

Sample Reviews:

“I’ve been using Henderson Accountants for nearly 2 years now, and Mark has been excellent. By far the best accounting service I’ve used. Not only is he very good at what he does, providing an efficient and quality service with regular updates and recommendations.” – Oli

“This is the first time I have used an accountant, but Mark’s help has given me great peace of mind. He has answered my questions helpfully and quickly in a very affable way that is most appreciated. I am pleased to be on his books for future help with my tax returns and would recommend him without hesitation.” – Jennie

Address:

Westminster Business Centre, 10 Great N Way, Nether Poppleton, York YO26 6RB

Website:

https://www.hendersonaccountants.co.uk/

3. Parker Hartley & Co

Sample Services:

• Annual accounts preparation
• Bookkeeping
• Business plans
• HMRC tax investigations and enquieries
• Tax planning
• Business and personal tax
• Payroll management and pension auto-enrolment
• VAT returns
• Self-assessment returns
• Making tax digital

AAT Licensed: No

ACCA Licensed: Yes

Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants: No

Sample Reviews:

“Our company has only been in business for a year. Having John, Katie, and the team (special mention to Kerry & Mary in the payroll department) has been probably one of our luckiest finds.” -Sean

“Parker, Hartley & Co have been doing my tax return for 10 years now; they are pleasant, efficient, and honest. They are also dog friendly, which is great.” – Jill

Address:

The Groves, 2 Waverley St, York YO31 7QZ

Website:

https://parkerhartley.co.uk/

4. Inglis Chartered Accountants

Sample Services:

• Tax diagnostic review
• Virtual finance director
• Payroll management
• Personal tax service
• Business tax service
• Company formation
• Management accounts
• Annual accounts preparation and submission
• VAT returns
• Bookkeeping

AAT Licensed: No

ACCA Licensed: No

Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants: No

Sample Reviews:

“Betsy is a star! She is always there when needed and really goes that extra mile to keep me on track, help me out and not make me feel stupid. We have worked with Inglis Accountants for many years now, and Donald, Tom, and Betsy are a fantastic team.” – Indigo Greens

“The standard and level of service I have received from Day 1 has been superb. It has been highly professional and yet at the same time friendly, understanding, patient (frequently!) and respectful.” – James

Address:

3, Westfield House, Millfield Ln, Nether Poppleton, York YO26 6GA

Website:

https://www.dinglisaccountancy.co.uk/

5. TaxAssist Accountants York

Sample Services:

• TaxAssist is a major UK accounting franchise with offices in numerous UK cities
• Cryptocurrency Tax Service – An increasingly popular service in regard to the growth of the popularity of cryptocurrencies in the UK 
• Payroll Automation 
• Bookkeeping 
• Filing of VAT Returns and submission to the HMRC
• Filing of your annual reports and submitting them to the HMRC in a timely manner
• Auto-Enrollment Pension Schemes – The company helps clients choose the appropriate pension scheme for their employees 
• Helping you apply for research and development funds
• Business Rescue and Recovery service for troubled businesses
• Making Tax Digital

AAT Licensed: No

ACCA Licensed: Yes

Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes

Sample Reviews:

“Use and recommend Tax Assist. All of the team there are ‘can do’. As my business has grown, they’ve been on hand to assist. Were originally recommended to me in 2016, and I have passed this on to several colleagues with new or established businesses.” – Pete

“We’ve been using Tax Assist for about 20 years now for our various businesses, including house letting/B&B/design services. In all that time, we have found them to be exceptional in responding to any questions we might have and in sorting out our annual tax returns.” – Anonimous

Address:

63-65 Heworth Rd, Heworth, York YO31 0AA

Website:

https://www.taxassist.co.uk/accountants/york/

6. Atrium Accounts

Sample Services:

• Cloud accounting with Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, and FreeAgent
• Business advice
• Preparation and submission of annual accounts
• Monthly and quarterly management reports
• VAT returns
• Bookkeeping
• Payroll and pension auto-enrolment
• Self-assessment returns
• Personal and business tax
• HMRC disputes

AAT Licensed: No

ACCA Licensed: No

Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants: No

Sample Reviews:

“I am writing to highly recommend David, an excellent accountant whom I have worked with on a variety of business and personal projects. David is an expert in his field and has demonstrated the utmost dedication to providing exceptional service.” – Flavian

“I contacted David a couple of weeks ago after being recommended by a friend. He has been a huge help so far. He is professional and very knowledgable, quick to respond, and always happy to help out – even at late hours of the night!” – Rebecca

Address:

Amy Johnson Way, York YO30 4AG

Website:

https://atriumaccounts.co.uk/

7. Minford. Chartered Accountants

Sample Services:

• Cloud accounting service
• Annual accounts preparation and submission
• Monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Cash flow management and financial forecasting
• Automated payroll and pension auto-enrolment
• VAT returns
• Bookkeeping
• Personal tax service
• Business tax service
• Business support service

AAT Licensed: No

ACCA Licensed: No

Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes

Sample Reviews:

“Minford Chartered Accountants deals with a variety of clients. It is one of the top CA firms in the UK. They provide very good services. Good management. Good dealings.” – Lakshmi

“We recommend Minford Accountants to our clients who need accounting advice when it comes to the sale or purchase of a dental practice. The team at Minford Accountants are experts in a very specialist field.” – James

Address:

31 Hawthorn Grove, Heworth, York YO31 7YA

Website:

https://www.minford.eu/

8. Fortus

Sample Services:

• All types of audits
• Bookkeeping
• VAT returns
• Self-assessment returns
• Preparation and submission of annual accounts
• Payroll management
• Business valuation, acquisition, and sales
• Tax advisory and tax compliance
• Personal and business tax service
• Wealth management service

AAT Licensed: No

ACCA Licensed: Yes

Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes

Sample Reviews:

“Our charity has used Fortus for the last ten years, and Fortus has been professional, efficient, and extremely helpful. Our account manager has gone above and beyond our immediate need to give us helpful advice for issues facing the charity world as well as us as an individual charity. I can’t recommend them more highly.” – Brian

“Great staff, well organised. Wouldn’t go anywhere else ! Highly recommended.” – Ben

Address:

Equinox House, Clifton Park Ave, Shipton Rd, York YO30 5PA

Website:

https://www.fortus.co.uk/

9. Beckingtons

Sample Services:

• Cloud accounting service
• Preparation and submission of statutory accounts
• All types of audits
• Bookkeeping
• Business plans and business growth
• Personal and business tax
• Company formation and business support sessions
• Company secretarial work
• Payroll and PAYE returns
• Inheritance tax planning

AAT Licensed: No

ACCA Licensed: Yes

Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants: No

Sample Reviews:

“We have been using Beckingtons as our accountants for quite some time. The team looks after our payroll and Accounts. We find speaking with them over purchases or payroll, and giving us advice and guidance is so valuable, allowing us to do what we do much easier.” – Richard

“Really good accountant. Easy to deal with and a much better deal then what most other firms were offering. Highly recommend.”- Matt

Address:

Clifton Moor Business Village, 2, James Nicolson Link, York YO30 4XG

Website:

https://beckingtons.co.uk/

10. Change Accountants

Sample Services:

• Cloud accounting with Xero and FreeAgent
• Operations planning
• VAT registration and returns
• Payroll management and pension auto-enrolment
• Self-assessment returns
• Bookkeeping
• Personal tax
• Business tax
• Preparation and submission of annual accounts
• Monthly and quarterly management reports

AAT Licensed: No

ACCA Licensed: Yes

Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants: No

Sample Reviews:

“Stacey and the crew at Change are excellent. They are as attentive as any business would need (and then some) but also highly proactive when looking at future growth. They are also a delight to meet and speak to, and their communication is excellent.” – Cal

“I’ve been using Change Accountants for about 5 years now, and they have been great the whole time. Any questions I’ve had get answered quickly and clearly, while their advice on my business finances and annual review has been really useful. The whole team is friendly and professional.” – James

Address:

2, Forest Business Park, York YO19 4RH

Website:

https://www.change-accountants.com/

11. The Accounting Room

Sample Services:

• Cloud accounting with Xero and Dext
• Preparation and submission of annual accounts
• Personal and business tax
• Bookkeeping
• VAT returns
• CIS returns for construction companies
• Payroll management and pension auto-enrolment
• Tax strategies
• App advisory
• Management accounts

AAT Licensed: No

ACCA Licensed: Yes

Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants: No

Sample Reviews:

“Couldn’t recommend Ben more. Extremely helpful, he went above and beyond to help me get my taxes and affairs in order as well as assisting with entry requirements prior to relocating to Europe. He is easily approachable and easy to talk to 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for a new accountant.” – Jack

“Highly recommend the accounting room. Both Ben and Lewis have been unbelievably helpful. The support and expertise around sole trader to limited company incorporation has been amazing and made so easy thanks to them both.” – Charlotte

Address:

87 Greenshaw Dr, Haxby, York YO32 3DD

Website:

https://accounting-room.com/

12. Mollan & Co Accountants

Sample Services:

• Landlord taxes
• Personal and business tax
• VAT returns
• Business startup
• Cash flow and budgeting
• Tax advice
• Bookkeeping 
• Payroll management
• Preparation and submission of annual accounts
• Management accounts

AAT Licensed: No

ACCA Licensed: Yes

Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants: No

Sample Reviews:

“Mollan & Co have been absolutely fantastic. We are in the midst of opening a new Ltd company with quite a few complicated hurdles; however, one thing that has not been difficult is the accounting. Their support and advice have been invaluable to us.” – Miles

“Used Mollan & Co Accountants for many years, starting with Peter Mollan and then his son Rob Mollan. Always really pleased with the service and advice provided. Friendly, approachable people providing professional support.” – Neil

Address:

The Steading Holtby Manor, Stamford Bridge Rd, York YO19 5LL

Website:

https://www.mollan.co.uk/

13. Expat Tax Online

Sample Services:

• The company provides specialised tax services to US citizens in the UK and in Australia
• UK income tax service
• Helping you find out whether you need to pay taxes and exactly how much
• Capital gains tax
• Self-employment tax
• Super annuation
• Foreign tax credit
• FBAR & Form 8938
• Upfront service prices
• All services are available online

AAT Licensed: No

ACCA Licensed: No

Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants: No

Sample Reviews:

“I happened across Expat Tax via a quick Google search (along with many others), but the number and quality of reviews for Expat Tax was the difference maker. The process was very smooth filing my US taxes, and I am now getting ready to use them again to file my UK taxes as well.” – Jonathan

“Expat Tax Online has been a god-send over these last few years for getting me to be in compliance and to remain in compliance with the US tax laws concerning US citizen expats.” – Brian

Address:

18 Blake St, York YO1 8QG

Website:

https://www.expattaxonline.com/

14. CL Accounts

Sample Services:

• Bookkeeping
• Personal income tax
• Business tax
• Preparation and submission of annual accounts
• Monthly and quarterly management reports
• VAT returns
• Self-assessment returns
• Payroll management and pension auto-enrolment
• CIS returns for construction companies
• Tax advice

AAT Licensed: No

ACCA Licensed: No

Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants: No

Sample Reviews:

“Caroline did my personal tax return this year (2022). It’s the first time I have employed CL Accounts, and I am very glad that I did. Caroline has provided me with great service and has been very helpful and attentive. She is friendly and kind, and I am very grateful for her support.” – Rosemarie

“Caroline has been my accountant for five years, and her help has been invaluable. My work situation has been quite complex, and so it’s been great just to hand over the figures and let her work her magic on it. It certainly takes away the stress of doing a tax return.” – Jools

Address:

7 The Gowans, Sutton-on-the-Forest, York YO61 1DL

Website:

https://www.cl-accounts.com/