Chartered accountants in Durham and the North East
Numbers that help you run a better business
From year-end accounts and tax to Finance Director support, we give you clear figures, straight answers and a team who know your business.
ICAEWmember firm
Everything your business needs, under one roof
Accounts & taxation
Year-end accounts and corporation tax for companies, sole traders and partnerships, filed accurately and on time.
Bookkeeping
Accurate, up-to-date books, so you always know where your business stands.
VAT
VAT registration and Making Tax Digital-ready returns, submitted on time, every quarter.
Payroll & CIS
Accurate payroll every pay day, plus Construction Industry Scheme returns for contractors and subcontractors.
Self-assessment & MTD
Personal tax returns for directors, sole traders and landlords, plus Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: digital records and quarterly updates handled for you.
MTD explained →Company secretarial
Confirmation statements, Companies House filings and statutory records kept in order.
Virtual Finance Director
Senior finance leadership a few days a month, for a fixed fee.
Find out more →Non-Executive Director
Independent challenge and an experienced sounding board for big decisions.
Talk to us →Your company's accounts, sorted for one fixed monthly fee
Spread the cost across the year, with no surprise bills. Prices exclude VAT.
Starter
For companies that keep their own books and just need the essentials done properly.
Essentials
For VAT-registered companies with staff who want compliance completely taken care of.
Complete
For busy owners who want to hand over the whole finance function and get monthly insight.
Sole trader or partnership? We offer packages for you too. Get a quote.
Finance Director thinking, without the full-time cost
Fixed monthly fees, a 3-month initial term, and the freedom to move up or down as your needs change.
Essentials
Around half a day a month. A monthly review of your numbers, cash position and the questions keeping you up at night.
Growth
About two days a month. Forecasting, KPIs, board packs and bank liaison to steer growth with confidence.
Strategic
Three to four days a month. Funding and exit readiness, plus attendance at your board meetings.
Need an independent voice on your board? Our Non-Executive Director support is priced separately. Ask us about it.
More about our Virtual FD serviceA North East firm that knows North East businesses
ABC North East is a chartered accountancy practice based in Bearpark, Durham. We provide accounting and business services to businesses of all sizes, offering an individual, professional and approachable service.
We work with businesses on our doorstep and right across the UK, and we're a member firm of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
How it works
Free, no-obligation chat
We learn about your business and where you want to take it.
A clear, fixed-fee proposal
You know exactly what you get and what it costs. No surprises.
Ongoing support
Regular check-ins and a direct line to someone who knows your numbers.
What our clients say
"Dawn has been my Accountant for 12 years and has provided a great service consistently. She has provided a variety of services from setting up companies, payroll, annual accounts, self-assessment, selling companies. Communication is always clear, which is essential. A pleasure to work with!"
"Dawn goes above and beyond to help, making the stressful aspects of running a business less so. She is efficient and her charges are very reasonable."
Let's talk about your business
Book a free, no-obligation chat. We'll get back to you within one working day.
Our details
ABC North East Limited is a private limited company registered in England & Wales, company number 06796066. Registered office: 2 Auton Court, Bearpark, Durham DH7 7AW.
Professional body
We are a member firm of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and are subject to its professional rules, which can be found at icaew.com/regulation.
Professional indemnity insurance
In accordance with the disclosure requirements of the Provision of Services Regulations 2009, we hold professional indemnity insurance. Full details, including our insurer and the territorial coverage of the policy, can be requested by emailing dawn@abcnortheast.co.uk.