Our clients include all forms of business from sole traders to large corporates and we work in all sectors of the economy however, we specialise in agriculture & landed estates; the not for profit sector; healthcare and legal. We provide a full range of services including compliance; accounts; bookkeeping; management accounting; payroll; business and personal tax planning; corporate finance and strategy advice.
We invest our time with the aim of building long lasting relationships. This approach leads to a deeper understanding of the issues you face and enables us to support your aspirations.
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Trusted for generations, tailored for today.
Our Mission Statement
As a TRUSTED ADVISOR, we will help you start, grow and plan for the future of your business. We achieve this by investing in and nurturing our team, promoting and supporting their development so our collective skills and experience can help you achieve your goals.
Our Vision Statement
To build a passionate team that loves what they do, where talent thrives and careers flourish. We embrace technology and innovation to deliver efficient and expert accounting solutions, propelling our clients towards financial success.
“Staff are our most important resource. As staff partner I work to ensure that we have the right people; trained to the right level so we can deliver the standards and value for money our clients expect.”
“As managing partner of the business I am proud to lead a great team who always strive to meet our clients’ expectations by delivering a great service and the highest professional standards. We are passionate about putting our clients first and that commitment is what Smailes Goldie stands for.”
“Whilst Smailes Goldie has existed for over 100 years in Hull we have always had a massive interest in the rural areas that surround the regions towns and city. Our investment in our Agriculture and Landed Estates business sees that department extend to 25 people who are all committed to delivering the highest service level and wealth management solutions.”
“The world continues to change at a faster and faster pace and I am passionate to ensure that Smailes Goldie clients are offered all of the possible tools available to help them streamline their businesses and become more efficient. I do this by ensuring that the firm stay ahead of the game on technological changes but also by providing a bespoke business advisory service through SG Blueprint.”
“Rural and agricultural businesses play an important role within the regional economy, which is why we are proud of our team’s work with many of the area’s leading companies, organisations and farmers.”
“Taxation often adds considerable complexity and cost to the running of a business. Our team work hard to minimise our clients’ liabilities by gaining a deeper appreciation of their needs – both personal and business – and creating effective strategies that utilise the latest tax reliefs and allowances.”
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What our clients say about us
In our most recent survey*, clients scored us:
4.5 out of 5
for understanding
their business
4.75 out of 5
for time to supply
information
4.75 out of 5
for turnaround time and
the clarity of advice
*21 randomly selected clients.
“Smailes Goldie clearly demonstrate honesty and integrity in everything they do for us. Clear advice, prompt, accurate and effective work, and they take the time to understand our business.”
“Smailes Goldie offer us excellent advice, provide an efficient professional service with a personal touch.”
“I see Peter Duffield and his team as an integral part of our business. As we have grown and continue to grow we rely on the advice and support offered. All of their team are approachable and I would recommend Smailes Goldie without reservation to any organisation who are looking for sound financial advice.”
“As a small business that is looking to grow we need clear uncomplicated communication and advice that underpins our ethics and values. Steve Bramall and Rachel May have achieved this by listening intently and passing advice swiftly.”
“Smailes Goldie gave us the help we needed to start the business in the first place. Since then, we’ve benefited from their expert advice and what is effectively our finance department, in a way that delivers the value for money we’re looking for.”
“We moved to Smailes Goldie from a ‘Big Four’ firm a couple of years ago and have been very pleased with the improved service we now receive. Whereas previously we began to feel like we were just ‘another client’ because we were relatively small to them, now the whole family get more regular contact with the partner and manager who look after us at Smailes Goldie and they give us more helpful advice for an overall cost which is below what we used to pay.”
“I have worked with Smailes Goldie on various matters and have always found them to be very proactive, extremely thorough and very up-to-date with the latest tax developments.”
“Mark Sharpley has been looking after our affairs for around eight years now and he clearly understands the farming sector. We are a family business, currently with two generations involved, so as well as looking after our day-to-day accounts, he has helped us plan ahead for the future, looking at succession planning, investments, pensions and wills, making sure we are as tax efficient as possible. I have full confidence in Mark and Smailes Goldie and would recommend their expertise in the agricultural sector.”
“As a local entrepreneur I have used the services of Smailes Goldie from when I started my business in 1987 to when I sold it in 2016 and beyond. Throughout that time Martin Overfield and his team have supported me through the start up phase; acquisitions for business growth and eventually bringing the business sale through to a successful conclusion. Martin has continually kept my families wealth in full focus and continues to ensure that all of the families personal affairs are dealt with in the most tax efficient manner.”
“For many years Smailes Goldie have very successfully assisted the company in acquiring retail pharmacies throughout the UK. Smailes Goldie fully understand the market place in which they operate and the financial due diligence exercise they provide is comprehensive in every respect. The invaluable advice supplied by Ian Lamb and his team allows the client to make informed decisions in total confidence. The level of service is excellent at all times.”
“All the staff we work with there are helpful and professional. They advise us on dividend payments, look after the monthly salary run (and year-end P60’s) and create our year-end accounts, R&D tax rebate & Patent Box claim. When we purchased Sage (50) we did so through Smailes Goldie. They installed it for us, provided training and, four years on, still provide us with technical support when we need it.”
“We have been working with Ian over the last year, in this time his experience, insight and independence has been invaluable in helping us steer our business in the right direction. Advice is given honestly, with guidance and options as well as encouraging us to ask questions of ourselves. We have developed the business further in this time, but also our own business acumen through his involvement and look forward to continuing this relationship into the future.”
“We have always been really pleased with the service received from Smailes Goldie and in particular Peter Dearing. Queries are dealt with promptly and all advice is clear and concise helping us to get on with our day to day business. UKBS PLC and Mason Clark Associates.”
“I personally rely upon Jeremy’s holistic advice in helping us to deliver upon our commercial objectives. In listening to our thoughts, plans and directions, Jeremy has proved himself invaluable as both an advisor and mentor.”