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They only contact you at year-end.
Nine months of silence, then a panicked email asking for your records. No conversations about decisions while you can still influence the outcome.
MARCH / APRIL YEAR-END · TAX-PLANNING WINDOW CLOSES 60 DAYS BEFORE
For Yorkshire Ltd Companies · £500k–£5m Turnover
Still hearing nothing from your accountant until January?
Your Ltd deserves better.
If your accountant only calls at year-end, surprises you with the tax bill, and never picks up the phone — you’re not alone. We work with established Yorkshire limited companies who want a real adviser, not a form-filler.
Meet Sarah Ward Bingham
Founder · AAT Qualified · 25+ Years
“I’ll be the one you speak to. Not a junior, not a help desk.”
Your free 30-min review
- Where your current setup is costing you tax
- Specific planning ideas for your business
- Whether switching is worth your time
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01 — Sound familiar?
The signs you’ve outgrown your current accountant.
Most £1m+ Ltd directors we speak to aren’t behind on filings — they’re underserved. The relationship that worked when you were turning over £200k doesn’t work now.
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Surprise tax bills, every time.
You find out what you owe in January — not in October when you could actually do something about it. Real tax planning is proactive, not reactive.
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Generic advice, slow replies.
Questions get answered three days later by someone who clearly forgot which client you are. No one’s actually looking at your numbers month-to-month.
02 — Side by side
Your current accountant vs. Dearne.
What it actually looks like to be a client. No fluff — just the differences that show up in your inbox, your tax bill, and your stress levels.
Most accountants
Contact frequency
Year-end only — silence the rest of the year
Response time
3–5 working days. Sometimes longer.
Tax planning
Reactive. You find out what you owe in January.
Who you speak to
Different junior each time. They don’t remember your business.
Management accounts
Not offered, or a 40-page PDF no one reads.
Fees
Six-minute billing. Surprise invoices for phone calls.
Industry knowledge
Generalist. Same advice for a plumber as a tech firm.
Dearne Accountancy Services
Contact frequency
Quarterly check-ins as standard. Plus whenever you call.
Response time
Same business day. Direct, not a ticket queue.
Tax planning
Proactive. Planning 60+ days before year-end.
Who you speak to
One named accountant who knows your business.
Management accounts
Monthly numbers you’ll actually use.
Fees
Fixed monthly fee. Calls included. Quick questions free.
Industry knowledge
Construction, trades & professional services specialism.
03 — How we’re different
Built for established Ltd companies.
We work with a deliberately small number of Yorkshire limited companies. That’s not a marketing line — it’s why our clients actually get called back the same day.
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A real human, not a help desk.
One named accountant who knows your business, your goals, and the quirks of your industry. Direct mobile number. Same-day replies in business hours — not 72-hour ticket windows.
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Tax planning that actually happens.
Quarterly reviews where we sit down with your numbers and ask: salary vs dividends, pension contributions, R&D claims, capital allowances, group structures. The conversations that save you four and five figures a year.
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Management accounts you’ll actually read.
Monthly numbers that tell you what’s happening in your business — gross margin, cash position, where you’re profitable, where you’re not. Not a 40-page report no one opens.
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Fixed fees. No surprise invoices.
You’ll know exactly what you pay each month before we start. Phone calls don’t cost extra. Quick questions don’t get billed in six-minute units. Ever.
Honest pricing
Costs start from
£450 /year
Up to £2,500/year, depending on complexity. The £450 end is for very simple Ltds with barely anything going through.
All packages include unlimited phone and email support, year-end accounts, corporation tax, and quarterly tax-planning reviews. You’ll get a fixed quote at the end of your free review — no hourly billing surprises.
04 — Switching is simpler than you think
You handle your business. We handle the handover.
Most directors stay with the wrong accountant because they think switching is painful. It isn’t — when it’s done right.
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Free Review
30 minutes. We tell you honestly whether we’d add value.
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We Write to Them
Professional clearance letter on your behalf. No awkward conversations.
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We Collect Everything
Records, software access, prior years’ files — we coordinate it all.
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You’re Onboarded
30-day handover. No gap in service. No missed deadlines.
You can switch accountants at any point in your financial year. You don’t have to wait until year-end. You don’t owe your current accountant a reason. Professional clearance is a standard process and we handle every part of it.
Our promise
Your time isn’t wasted — guaranteed.
If by the end of the free 30-minute review you don’t feel you’ve had at least one useful idea worth more than your time, we’ll send you our HMRC Deadline & Tax-Planning Calendar for free. No hard sell. No follow-up emails you didn’t ask for.
05 — From our clients
What proactive looks like in practice.
Working with Sarah Ward Bingham has genuinely transformed the way I manage my finances. From the very first consultation she made what can often feel like an overwhelming process feel completely effortless. Her knowledge is encyclopedic, her communication is crystal clear, and she has a rare gift for explaining complex tax matters in plain English. She’s proactive, always one step ahead, and has already saved me significant money through careful planning I’d never have thought of myself.
Ben Greenwood
Ltd Company Director · Barnsley
I became a client of Sarah’s in 2020 when my accountant was bought out. I had not been receiving a great service and was struggling to get on top of the accounting side of my business. Since then I have built a strong working relationship with Sarah and I value how easy she is to work with. At times I have felt overwhelmed as accountancy is daunting — she always finds a way to make it easy to understand. She has the patience of a saint and I couldn’t manage without her.
Beth Ranchhod
Business Owner · South Yorkshire
I cannot recommend Sarah at Dearne Accountancy Services highly enough. I have used her for my tax returns for the past 7 years, and I genuinely wouldn’t trust anyone else. She is incredibly thorough, professional, and friendly, and no question I’ve ever asked has gone unanswered. What once felt daunting and stressful is now completely straightforward thanks to her. Her attention to detail and commitment to her clients is second to none.
Amy Beck
Personal Tax Client · South Yorkshire
No obligation · No hard sell · Just clarity
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06 — Honest answers
What directors actually want to know.
Costs start from £450/year for very simple Ltds with barely anything going through, up to around £2,500/year for more complex setups (payroll, monthly management accounts, higher transaction volume). You’ll get a fixed quote at the end of the free review — no hourly billing surprises, ever.
You can switch at any point in your financial year. We handle the professional clearance process, collect your records and software access, and onboard you within 30 days. There is no gap in service and no missed deadline. Most clients wish they’d done it sooner.
No. We write a professional clearance letter to them on your behalf — it’s a standard part of how accountants work with each other. You don’t have to have an awkward conversation or justify your decision.
Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and FreeAgent — whichever you already use. If you’re on something else or want to switch, we’ll advise on what suits your business best. We’re not tied to any one provider.
Yes — this is a particular specialism. Yorkshire construction Ltds turning over £500k–£3m with their own labour, CIS subbies, domestic reverse charge VAT, retentions, WIP, and R&D opportunities. We have a dedicated construction hub on our main site.
Genuinely Yorkshire. Our office is at Century Business Park in Wath upon Dearne, Rotherham. We meet clients in person across Barnsley, Rotherham, Sheffield, Doncaster, Wakefield, and Leeds — and serve clients remotely across the UK. You’ll always be dealing with a real person you can come and see.