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Parkes and Co Accountants Limited is a commercially astute organisation with a personally-led service aimed at entrepreneurial small, medium enterprises (SMEs) and high net worth individuals.

Our clients come from many different backgrounds and are active in all branches of commerce and industry and our reputation is grounded in quality, delivering premium advisory services, efficiently and cost-effectively.

The Practice commenced in business in 1982 through founder member, Mr Stan Parkes. With continual growth, it became a Partnership in 1994, finally incorporating in 2004. The company comprises 3 directors and 11 employees.

As a well-established firm of accountants we provide the full array of accountancy services to clients in all sectors throughout the UK. Our client base includes; chartered architects, surveyors, doctors, dentists, medical professional services, construction, retail, manufacturing, wholesale, and training. We also provide personal financial services for a wide range of private clients, sole traders and partnerships.

Our aim is to serve our clients with creativity, enthusiasm, energy and vision and ‘To endeavour to be the best at what we do’ for all clients, large and small. We pride ourselves in providing the best advice for each financial situation, but never forgetting that it’s the whole customer service experience that counts. Parkes and Co Accountants aspires to be one of the premier independent accountancy firms within the UK.

In a world that faces ongoing financial challenges, we continue to grow in strength, based on the skill and knowledge of our team, our customer service ethos and our unique understanding of our clients and their market sectors.

  • "We have been with Parkes and Co since 2008 on opening our first Children’s Day Nursery. Stan, Claire and the team are approachable, professional and attentive at all times. We use Parkes and Co for a number of services and we would highly recommend them to anyone that is looking for an accountancy practice."

    Mrs Debbie Hughes & Mr Jan Hughes, Poppins Day Nursery

  • "From the outset of changing my accountants to Parkes & Co, I have received an excellent service from them along with invaluable advice and outstanding support. Not only are the staff very professional and proficient, but they are also thoroughly pleasant people to do business with."

    Dave Brookes, Nationwide Signs

  • "We have used Parkes & Co Accountants for approximately 34 years, we choose to stay loyal because of their great knowledge and experience in their field of accountancy."

    Annie Dixon & Malcolm Dixon, Landywood Concrete Products Limited

  • "Since Parkes & Co have been looking after all our financial and accountancy needs the business has gone from strength to strength. Nothing is too much trouble."

    Tim Scott Wright, The Hair Surgery Ltd.

  • "R & R Services Limited have been clients of Parkes and Co for 10 years. During that time we have undergone many business changes from partnership to Limited, and from home based to setting up our own premises and continued expansion."

    Rob Beddows, R & R Services Limited

  • "We have been clients of Parkes & Co for 10 years now and we continue to be impressed by their professionalism and integrity. We have always found the staff willing to offer us assistance whenever we make contact and we appreciate that any of the work they do for us is always done quickly yet meticulously."

    Patrick Nicholls, Glancy Nicholls Architects Limited

  • "Parkes and Co have looked after many of our businesses for over 12 years and always found them to be professional, diligent, and willing to go the extra mile in customer satisfaction."

    Mr D Copeland, Company Director, SBK Consulting Limited

  • "After moving to Parkes and Co from our previous accountant we never looked back. Stan and the team are all friendly and will do anything to help. Our business has tripled in size since moving to Parkes and Co and all I can say is they have contributed to our success."

    Joseph Bayton, Director, Hamstead Plant Ltd

  • "Stan and the team have looked after my book keeping and other services for the past 27 years. They are extremely efficient and professional at the services they provide."

    Mark Walton, M. Walton Electrical Ltd

  • "Having used Parkes & Co for many years we are extremely satisfied with the service provided and the guidance given for our company accounting. The team are always very polite and enquiries are dealt with in a prompt fashion. I look forward to many more years together!"

    T Thorogood Ltd, Mr M Thorogood Director

  • 'I was looking for a local accountancy firm which could offer a personal approach and following a recommendation, Parkes & Co have more than delivered. Stan and his team have carried out a range of accountancy services for me over several years which has freed up my time to help focus on delivering my own services. Everyone I have dealt with at the company has been friendly and helpful. Responses to any queries have been dealt with quickly and efficiently and I have aways felt like a valued customer!'

    Mr J Elsby, Company Director – J K Elsby Audit Services Ltd

Precision accounting, tailored solutions.

Parkes & Co provides a wide range of accountancy and business advisory services including audit, tax and consultancy.

Our professional approach combined with a commitment to personal service ensures our specialists are closely involved with our client’s specific requirements.

Accounts & Taxation

Parkes & Co provide ‘hands on’ accounting and taxation solutions to a wide range of clients including sole traders, partnerships, company directors, employees, pensioners and many more.

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Bookkeeping Services

At Parkes & Co we have a dedicated team to take care of your bookkeeping. It is vital to look after the day-to-day running of your business which will enable you to make better business decisions.

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VAT (Value Added Tax)

All VAT registered companies need to prepare VAT returns on a monthly or quarterly basis which are due to be submitted to HMRC. We have a team of trained professionals to ensure you stay on top of HMRC’s ever-changing rules and regulations.

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