Accountants in Blackpool
Friendly, affordable accountancy for Blackpool businesses — from your yearly tax return to monthly payroll. Family-run, AAT-accredited and right on our doorstep — our office is on Whitehills Business Park, FY4.
Self assessment £298.80/yr · fixed prices · no hidden fees
Blackpool is home turf. Our office sits on Whitehills Business Park, so we know the local business landscape inside out — the hospitality and leisure operators along the seafront, the trades and contractors keeping the town running, the seasonal businesses that need cash-flow planning, and the growing number of limited companies based on the town's business parks.
Whether you run a guest house in North Shore, a building firm in Marton or an online business from Squires Gate, we'll keep your books straight, your tax bills predictable and your filings on time. As a genuinely local, family-run practice, you'll always deal with the same friendly faces — not a faceless call centre.
Accountancy built around Blackpool’s business mix
Blackpool is not a one-industry town, and its businesses do not all keep the same books. A seafront guest house lives and dies by its summer season, a trades firm in Marton is deep in CIS and subcontractor rules, and an online seller working out of Squires Gate has VAT questions a high-street shop never worries about. We look after all of them, so the advice you get is shaped around how your kind of business actually earns and spends across the year.
For the tourism and hospitality operators along the seafront and North Shore, that usually means planning for a big summer and a lean winter, getting the VAT right on food, drink and accommodation, and keeping enough back for the January tax bill. For the trades and contractors keeping the town running, it means CIS returns filed on time, subcontractor deductions handled properly, and a clear picture of what is really yours after tax.
Blackpool businesses we look after
- Guest houses, hotels and holiday lets across North Shore, the seafront and Bispham
- Cafes, restaurants, takeaways and bars, including seasonal and event-led trade
- Trades and contractors on CIS — electricians, builders, joiners and groundworkers
- Independent shops and retailers in the town centre and along the main routes
- Care providers, salons and health & beauty businesses
- Online sellers and seasonal businesses working from home or the business parks
Whatever you run, the job is the same: keep your books straight, your tax bills predictable and your filings on time, so you can get on with the season without worrying about the paperwork.
Accountancy services for Blackpool businesses
Whatever stage your business is at, we cover everything you need under one roof:
- Self Assessment & tax returns for Blackpool sole traders, landlords and directors
- VAT returns prepared and filed under Making Tax Digital
- Limited company accounts and corporation tax
- Payroll & pensions run accurately, every pay run
- Bookkeeping on modern, MTD-ready cloud software
- Tax advice & planning to keep your bill as low as legitimately possible
Why Blackpool businesses choose Sorley
- Genuinely family-run — you'll always speak to someone who knows your name and your business
- Fixed prices with no monthly fees and no hidden extras
- AAT accredited and fully insured
- Right here on the Fylde Coast, with secure cloud accounting that makes working with us simple
- Plain-English advice — no jargon, no lectures
Accountants in Blackpool — FAQs
Do you have an office in Blackpool?
We're based at Whitehills Business Park in Blackpool, right on our doorstep — our office is on Whitehills Business Park, FY4.
Most of our clients work with us by phone, email and secure cloud software, so you get a dedicated local accountant for your Blackpool business without needing to travel — and we're always happy to meet in person when it helps.
How much does an accountant in Blackpool cost?
Our prices are fixed and published up front: Self Assessment tax returns are £298.80 a year, VAT returns £180 a quarter, and limited company accounts £495 a year. Payroll starts at £27.50 per pay run and bookkeeping is quoted on request.
There are no monthly fees and no hidden extras — you'll always know the price before any work begins.
Can you handle everything online?
Yes. We use secure, Making Tax Digital-ready cloud software, online document sharing and electronic signing, so you can send us what we need in minutes.
If you're switching from another accountant, we handle the handover for you — it's usually just one quick authorisation.
Which areas near Blackpool do you cover?
As well as Blackpool, we look after businesses in Bispham, Marton, Squires Gate, Layton, Cleveleys and St Annes and right across Blackpool and the Fylde Coast.
Do you work with Blackpool hospitality and seasonal businesses?
Yes, it is one of the things we do most. We look after guest houses, hotels, cafes, bars and holiday lets right across Blackpool and the seafront.
We help you plan for the swing between a busy summer and a quieter winter, get the VAT right on food, drink and accommodation, and keep enough aside for your tax bill so January is never a shock.
Can you handle CIS returns for Blackpool trades and contractors?
Absolutely. We handle CIS for a lot of Blackpool electricians, builders, joiners and groundworkers, both contractors and subcontractors.
We make sure your monthly CIS returns are filed on time, your subcontractor deductions are right, and any refund you are owed comes back to you as quickly as possible.
How quickly can you take over my Blackpool business’s books?
Usually within a week or two. Once you give us the go-ahead we handle the handover from your old accountant for you, which is normally just one quick authorisation.
From there we move your bookkeeping onto secure cloud software and make sure nothing, from a VAT return to a payroll run, slips through the gap while you switch.
Other ways we can help
Let's sort your books out
Tell us a little about your business and we'll come back with a free, no-obligation written quote. No jargon, no pressure, just a clear price.