Christine Harwood ACMA CGMA

Managing Director

Qualifications:
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Association of Accounting Technicians
Xero Certified Advisor
Quickbooks Certified Advisor

Experience:
Over 20 years of experience working in accounts and bookkeeping roles in the public sector and in practice.
Previously traded as LA1 Accounting Services Ltd (established in 2016).
Services provided: Year-end accounts, personal and company tax returns, management accounts, business planning services and forecasting, xero and quickbooks set up and training.
Joined Accounts Matters in January 2020

Josie Smith MCIPP, FIAB, FICB

Director

Qualifications:
In Practice fellow of International Association of Bookkeepers.
In Practice fellow of Institute of Certified Bookkeepers.
Diploma in Advanced Payroll Management.
Member of Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals.

Lyndsey Beckett FCCA

Accountant

Qualifications:
Qualified Accountant (Fellow of the ACCA).

Experience:
Year end accounts, Personal and Company tax returns, Management Accounts, Business Planning and Cashflow Forecasts.
Joined Accounts Matters in 2014.

Margaret Armitt ACIPP

Payroll Bureau Manager

Qualifications:
Payroll Technician of CIPP
Payroll Bureau and Pensions Administration
Joined Accounts Matters in 2014

Leonie Clare

Bookkeeper

Qualifications:
Level 4 AAT
Bookkeeping
Joined Accounts Matters in 2015.

Who we are:

Over 30 years' hands-on technical experience of accounting, bookkeeping, payroll and taxation services.

Accounts Matters where we take the stress out of managing your finances.

Accounts Matters was formed in 2005 and supports smaller businesses, sole traders, partnerships and directors, by helping them manage their accounting, bookkeeping, payroll and taxation obligations, simply, efficiently and cost effectively. With a reputation for reliability, excellent customer service and a willingness to go that extra mile, we become a trusted and enthusiastic part of your team supporting you every step of the way as you grow your business.

We have been based at White Cross, Lancaster, in the very heart of Lancashire, since 2005 and are proud to be part of and support our local business community.

For both new business and old, managing the finances is often one of the major challenges they face and our clients frequently tell us how overwhelming and frightening the constant stream of invoices and requests for payment, endless deadlines set by HMRC and the challenges caused by customers who are slow or reluctant to pay, can be. Our job therefore is simple; take away this pressure so our clients can concentrate on what they do best and what is most important, such as looking after their clients and growing their business!

We do this by:

Investing time and enthusiasm to fully understand our clients business and therefore how we can best help and support them
By only offering clear, fair and transparent pricing
Only offering services and solutions that are appropriate and realistic
Working at their premises if they want the additional support
Always being courteous, respectful, helpful and fair

Qualified, experienced and upholding the highest standards of professional service

Advanced Professional Diploma in Payroll Management (BTEC Level 5)
Member of the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals
Fellow of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers
Fellow of the International Association of Bookkeepers
Fellow of Chartered Certified Accountants
Member of Association of Accounting Technicians
Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants