Accountants in Durham
Support for businesses and individuals across Durham and County Durham, with practical accountancy and tax delivered locally and online.
Accountancy and tax services in Durham
Durham brings together a historic city, known for its university, tourism and professional services, with a wider county of trades, rural businesses, manufacturing and small enterprises. We help Durham businesses and individuals stay compliant and plan ahead, whatever their size or sector.
You get a named accountant, fixed fees agreed up front, and the convenience of secure online working with a genuinely personal service. We handle the day-to-day as well as the year-end, so the finance side runs quietly in the background.
Clients across Durham and the county use us for:
Small Business Accounting
Practical accounting for small businesses, with fixed fees and a named point of contact.
View serviceBookkeeping
Reliable bookkeeping that keeps your records accurate, current and MTD-ready.
View serviceSelf Assessment
Self Assessment returns prepared, checked and filed with HMRC before the deadline.
View serviceCorporation Tax
Corporation Tax returns, computations and planning for limited companies.
View servicePayroll Services
Accurate, RTI-compliant payroll with payslips, pensions and HMRC submissions handled.
View serviceThe Durham businesses and people we help
Durham’s economy ranges from a busy city centre built on education, tourism and professional services to a broad spread of small businesses across the county. Needs range from a simple Self Assessment to full company and payroll support, and we scale our service to fit each one.
Tourism, hospitality and city businesses
Hospitality and visitor businesses in and around the city deal with VAT, payroll and seasonal cash flow. We keep the bookkeeping accurate and the returns on time, so busy periods run smoothly and the quieter months are planned for.
Professional services and consultants
Durham has a strong base of professional and consultancy firms. We prepare company accounts, handle Corporation Tax and personal tax, and advise on taking income from the business efficiently, keeping business and personal tax joined up.
Trades and rural businesses
Across County Durham, trades, small manufacturers and rural businesses need dependable accounts, VAT and Self Assessment, with the Construction Industry Scheme handled where it applies. We set up simple cloud systems and keep everything accurate and on time.
Landlords and the self-employed
We prepare Self Assessment returns for the self-employed and rental accounts for landlords across Durham, apply the correct rules, and help you get ready for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.
Why choose a local accountant in Durham?
We understand both the city and the wider county, and we scale our service to match, from a one-off Self Assessment to full ongoing support. You get a named accountant, a fixed fee agreed in advance, and clear advice without the jargon. We also keep track of your deadlines, so nothing is left until the last minute.
How we work with Durham clients
We work with Durham city and County Durham clients through secure online tools and personal contact. Cloud software and bank feeds keep your records current and ready for Making Tax Digital, and we are happy to talk by phone, video or in person when it helps. You deal with the same accountant throughout.
We are Newcastle Accountants, and alongside Durham we help businesses in nearby Sunderland, with a full range of accountancy services available online across the North East.
Switching to a Durham accountant
If you are not getting the service you want, moving to us is simple and can happen at almost any time of year. We obtain the clearance and handover from your current accountant, bring your records across cleanly, and manage the change so nothing is missed.
How much does an accountant in Durham cost?
Fees depend on whether you need a one-off return or full ongoing support, and on your business structure. We agree a fixed fee up front, with monthly payment available, so the cost is clear from the start. The first conversation is free and without obligation, so you can decide in your own time. Read our guide to accountancy costs for more.
Making Tax Digital for Durham businesses
Making Tax Digital affects businesses and individuals across Durham and the county. MTD for VAT already applies to VAT-registered businesses, who must keep digital records and file through compatible software.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is being phased in for sole traders and landlords above the income thresholds, bringing digital record-keeping and quarterly updates to HMRC. We confirm exactly what applies to you, set up the right software, and handle the submissions, whether you are in the city or further out in the county. Getting onto digital records in good time also makes your returns quicker and reduces the risk of errors.
Areas near Durham we also serve
Durham accountants: your questions answered
Yes. We support businesses and individuals across Durham city and County Durham, working locally and online to suit you.
Yes. Whether you need a one-off Self Assessment return or full ongoing support, we can help and will quote a fixed fee up front.
Yes. We support visitor and hospitality businesses with bookkeeping, VAT and payroll, and understand the seasonal cash flow the sector faces.
Yes. For trades and construction businesses we handle the Construction Industry Scheme alongside accounts, VAT and payroll, and keep deductions and returns correct.
Looking for an accountant in Durham?
Get in touch for a free, no-obligation conversation and a fixed-fee quote tailored to what you need.