Accountants in Preston
Friendly, affordable accountancy for Preston businesses — from your yearly tax return to monthly payroll. Family-run, AAT-accredited and a short drive inland from our Blackpool office.
Self assessment £298.80/yr · fixed prices · no hidden fees
Preston is the commercial heart of Lancashire and the Fylde's nearest city — a fast-growing business base spanning professional services, construction, retail, healthcare and the digital firms clustered around the University of Central Lancashire and the City Deal regeneration. From one-person consultancies in Fulwood to established limited companies in the city centre, Preston is full of ambitious small businesses that need an accountant who actually answers the phone.
We work with sole traders, partnerships and limited companies right across Preston, handling everything from year-end accounts and VAT to payroll and personal tax returns. Because our bookkeeping runs on secure cloud software, you get a dedicated local accountant without the city-centre price tag — and we're always happy to meet in person when a job calls for it.
Accountancy services for Preston businesses
Whatever stage your business is at, we cover everything you need under one roof:
- Self Assessment & tax returns for Preston 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 Preston 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 Preston — FAQs
Do you have an office in Preston?
We're based at Whitehills Business Park in Blackpool, a short drive inland from our Blackpool office.
Most of our clients work with us by phone, email and secure cloud software, so you get a dedicated local accountant for your Preston business without needing to travel — and we're always happy to meet in person when it helps.
How much does an accountant in Preston 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 Preston do you cover?
As well as Preston, we look after businesses in Fulwood, Penwortham, Bamber Bridge, Lea, Cottam and Walton-le-Dale and right across Blackpool and the Fylde Coast.
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.