Bradford Accountant

Bradford Accountant

Chartered Accountants in Bradford

Supporting Owner-Managed Businesses Across West Yorkshire

Our Bradford office is the principal office of Walter Dawson & Son and home to our largest team. We work with established owner-managed businesses, family companies and individuals across Bradford, West Yorkshire and the wider region — providing a full range of accountancy, tax and financial advisory services. Bradford has a diverse and resilient business community, with a strong presence in manufacturing, professional services, property, wholesale and the creative industries. Our team understands the local business environment and the particular pressures that come with running an established company in this region — from managing growing payroll obligations to planning for succession or business sale. We are Chartered Accountants regulated by the ICAEW, and part of a six-office Yorkshire firm established in 1886.

Our Services in Bradford

Our Bradford team provides the full range of WDS services to businesses and individuals across the region:

  • Accountancy — year-end accounts, management accounts and bookkeeping
  • Tax — corporation tax, business tax planning, personal tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax and VAT
  • Audit — statutory and non-statutory audit
  • Payroll — fully outsourced payroll, RTI submissions and auto-enrolment
  • Cloud Accounting — Sage, Xero and QuickBooks implementation and support
  • Corporate Finance — acquisitions, disposals, MBOs and fundraising
  • Funding Solutions — loans, grants, asset finance and invoice finance
  • Wealth Management — investment, pensions and estate planning (FCA regulated)
  • Probate — non-contentious probate, licensed by ICAEW

Areas We Serve from Bradford

Our Bradford office serves businesses and individuals across West Yorkshire and the surrounding area, including:

Bradford city centre, Shipley, Bingley, Keighley, Ilkley, Otley, Harrogate, Leeds, Halifax, Dewsbury, Batley, Cleckheaton, Brighouse and the wider West Yorkshire region.

When Bradford Businesses Come to WDS

Most clients don’t switch accountants unless something has changed. Common reasons Bradford businesses contact us include:

  • Tax liabilities have increased and proactive planning has become essential
  • The current accountant is reactive rather than proactive
  • Payroll has grown to the point where it needs professional management
  • The business is planning investment, acquisition or a management buyout
  • Succession or ownership change is on the horizon
  • A statutory audit is required for the first time

Bradford Office Address

1 Valley Court, Canal Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 4SP

01274 722354 bradford@walterdawson.co.uk

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Dawsons have been my accountants for 40 years . Can’t recommend them highly enough. Always respond when you need advice.

Mark Barber

I have dealt with this Accountancy Practice now since 1983, and have always found them to be efficient and assuring in my dealings with them. I am currently looked after by Matthew Atkinson who is efficient and helpful in all matters.

Ian B

Working with Tracy Jamal at Walter Dawson is an absolute pleasure. She is completely honest and thorough. And I am so much more confident that my affairs are being handled well because of her.

Alice Nutter

Walter Dawson have been handling my accounts for the last 5 years and I have always been very impressed with their professionalism, commitment, and attention to detail. I have always felt comfortable and very supported with any query I have had. Dealt with Mark, Matthew and Richard and wouldn’t go anywhere else.

Helen Cooper

Debra and the team at Walter Dawson and Son have been great tax partners. We have a complicated situation with taxes where we are working across time zones. They do an outstanding job and are always courteous, prompt and knowledgeable.

Hilary Hainsworth Smith

I am a barrister in practice on the North-Eastern circuit.
I rely heavily upon my accountants.
This firm is fantastic!
In particular, Tracy Jamal (Tax Manager) is quite superb.
Nothing is too much trouble for her.
She always promptly deals with all matters I put to her.
I could not recommend this firm more strongly.

Steven Garth

I have been using Walter Dawson and Sons accountants for the past 30+ years and would not consider using anyone else. Fantastic service and always a friendly face to help you with any queries. I can't recommend them enough.

Dean Cadman

Very good indeed. Personable, accessible and professional. Highly recommended.

Mike Harding

I’ve been a client for many years I’ve always received first class service . The staff are friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Thanks very much for your past services and also the future

Noel Manning

After 40 years of running a business, I've used many accountancy companies. Without exception, I can recommend the Huddersfield office of Walter Dawson and Son for their efficiency, professionalism and friendliness. For the business I use them for all Sage accounting, payroll, tax advice and VAT. I also use them for all personal financial and tax advice for myself and my husband.

Neil Hemingway

Excellent and patient service while I had to chase some information up, great work

Rachel Younger

Walter Dawson has always dealt very efficiently with all my tax affairs and accounting needs, I highly recommend them for their attention to detail. The staff are friendly and polite and very knowledgeable.

Sarah Davis

Walter Dawson and Son have looked after my account for the last 20 years and have always worked within my best interest.

Stuart Whitehead