Accountancy for a town built on trade and transport
Warrington is well known for its position close to the M6 and M62, which has made it a natural home for logistics and distribution. Around that you find haulage firms, warehouse operators, engineering businesses, trades, and a large number of people who commute or contract across the North West.
That mix brings its own accounting needs. Firms with drivers and warehouse staff need reliable payroll. Growing businesses cross the VAT threshold. Consultants and IT contractors working for larger clients across the region face IR35 questions. Trades working on new building projects deal with CIS.
Many people in and around Warrington also run a small business alongside a job, or let out a property. That usually means a Self Assessment return each year, with the online deadline on 31 January. From April 2026, sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000 also need to keep digital records and send quarterly updates under Making Tax Digital. That limit drops to £30,000 from April 2027.
Services for Warrington businesses
| If you are | We can help with |
|---|---|
| A haulage, logistics or distribution firm | Payroll and PAYE, VAT returns and management accounts |
| A contractor or consultant | Limited company accounts, salary and dividend planning. See contractors. |
| A builder or trade under CIS | Monthly CIS returns and CIS tax refunds. See builders and CIS. |
| A sole trader | Self Assessment returns and Making Tax Digital |
| Starting up | Company formation and advice on the right structure |
VAT registration becomes compulsory when taxable turnover goes over £90,000 in the last 12 months. Busy delivery and trade businesses can reach that sooner than planned, so we keep an eye on it for you.
For employers, payroll is where small mistakes add up fastest. Starters and leavers, holiday pay and changing shift patterns all need to be right every pay day, and a report goes to HMRC each time staff are paid. We run payroll weekly or monthly and send you a clear summary of what to pay staff and HMRC.
If you are a Warrington contractor working through your own company, the off-payroll working rules may apply. For medium and large clients, the client decides whether a contract is inside IR35. We help you understand that decision and plan your salary and dividends around it.
Working with a Liverpool accountant from Warrington
We are a two-person practice led by an ICAEW Chartered Accountant, so you always speak to someone who knows your business. We do not have an office in Warrington. Our only office is at 19 Galloway Street, Liverpool L7 6PD, and Warrington clients are welcome there by appointment. Most of the work, though, happens online.
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Free 20-minute chat
By phone or video. We find out what you need and answer your questions.
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Price in writing
Within one working day you get a fixed monthly fee in writing. It stays the same for 12 months unless your business changes.
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Get set up
We connect to your software, whether that is Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, FreeAgent or a spreadsheet.
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Ongoing support
You deal with the same two people every time, by phone, WhatsApp, video or email.
What does an accountant in Warrington cost?
Our fees are the same wherever you are. They start from £99 a month for the self-employed, £150 a month for limited companies and £220 a month for growing businesses. Full details are on our fees page, and our guide on how much an accountant costs explains what affects the price.
If you already have an accountant, we can switch you over at any time of year with one signed form. When you are ready, get in touch.
Common questions
Do you have an office in Warrington?
No. We are based at 19 Galloway Street in Liverpool. Warrington clients can visit by appointment, or work with us by phone, WhatsApp, video and email.
Can you run payroll for a Warrington logistics firm?
Yes. We run payroll, file the returns to HMRC and send payslips, including for staff whose hours change from week to week.
Do you help contractors with IR35?
Yes. We explain how the off-payroll working rules apply to your contracts and look after your company accounts and tax.
Are your fees higher for clients outside Liverpool?
No. The same fixed fees apply everywhere, and you get the exact price in writing within one working day of a free chat.
