We are a modern accountancy practice offering practical advice, a wide range of services and unlike some firms, utterly transparent pricing.

A range of services

We are offer a range of accountancy services and our clients in Wakefield, Leeds and across West Yorkshire trust us our expertise. We will take care of all your accounting headaches, from bookkeeping and payroll through to annual accounts and tax.

Business Planning

We tailor our advice to ensure your business is the most efficient vehicle for long-term wealth creation. We put in place the steps you need to succeed, from startup to sale or succession planning.

Company Formation

Want to form a new company, a limited liability partnership, or subsidiary? We can deal with Companies House and HMRC, so you are up and running with the best tax advice for your circumstances.

Tax Advice

Providing effective tax advice means fully appreciating individual financial circumstances and goals, then using that knowledge to tailor how assets and income can maximise wealth creation.

Bookkeeping

Keeping financial records is time-consuming, but necessary for businesses of all sizes. Accurate records are essential to planning an effective strategy. At Equate, we can take this burden off your desk and look after everything using our own in-house software and popular cloud solutions, like Xero and SageOne.

Accounting

At Equate, we use modern software and processes which integrate with any business, to ensure a client can keep accurate records and we can prepare accounts as efficiently as possible. We'll help save you time and money, whilst we focus on how to help you succeed.

VAT & Compliance

VAT has become an increasingly complex layer of taxation. We keep up to date with the latest practices and regulations to ensure you are maximising what is allowed under HMRC guidelines. We make sure that your VAT returns are filed accurately and on time.

PAYE & Payroll

The more staff you have, the more of a headache payroll can be. We ensure all payroll tasks are completed to an agreed schedule, with as much involvement as you want. We deal with auto enrolment and furlough and issue your staff with electronic payslips.

Business Acquisition and Disposals

We are experienced in handling business acquisitions and disposals, handling the due diligence process, advising on technical and practical aspects of proceedings, working with other professionals such as solicitors and specialist tax advisors.

Personal & Business Tax

No one likes paying taxes. We ensure your tax liability is as efficient as possible, whilst keeping within HMRC guidelines. Our goal is to maximise your wealth, but always ensuring your business and personal taxes are fully compliant.