Walker & Sutcliffe insights

Walker & Sutcliffe has welcomed Gemma Giles to the role of Assistant Tax Manager.

Deb Ledgard has enjoyed what many would consider a lifetime in numbers; from her preference for mathematics at school to launching her own accountancy business and working for Walker & Sutcliffe Accountancy Practice in Huddersfield.

Inspired by our love for cycling and a summer which we hope is full of outdoor adventure, pedal power has fuelled our July spotlight as we say hi to Dan Haigh from DRH Cycle Technology.

Anne's journey into the world of accountancy started back in 1984. Although armed with a degree in Information Processing, she quickly realised that programming wasn't her calling.

12 months ago, the Walker& Sutcliffe team attended the West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards, where we were thrilled to be shortlisted within the SME category for our apprenticeship programme.

Walker & Sutcliffe, the chartered accountancy practice based in Huddersfield, is encouraging businesses to think differently about pricing. Practice Partner, Nick Ledgard, provides advice around the psychology of pricing and why companies should not feel guilty about putting their fees up during challenging economic times.

When you work with an accountancy practice, the focus is often on paperwork and deadlines. At Walker & Sutcliffe, we also spend a lot of time talking about our team! They are the driving force behind the practice, so we wanted to give you some insight into the people behind the books.

While there is much talk about the changes that have been implemented to the research and development (R&D) tax relief schemes, not least to reduce the amounts that can be claimed by SME’s, there is still an opportunity for innovative UK businesses to benefit.

Walker & Sutcliffe, the chartered accountancy practice based in Huddersfield, has extended its The Sounding Board sessions, a service that will provide businesses with access to professional and dedicated advice and support when they need it most.

Walker & Sutcliffe, the chartered accountancy practice based in Huddersfield, is placing its clients at the heart of its charitable giving with the launch of its B1G1 (Buy One Give One) 2023 commitments.

Walker & Sutcliffe, the chartered accountancy practice based in Huddersfield, has launched The Sounding Board, a service that will provide clients with access to professional and dedicated advice and support when they need it most.

When school started for her young children, Tracey Davies knew that her days as a stay-at-home mum were numbered, after all, she was bored and needed a challenge.

Walker & Sutcliffe, the chartered accountancy practice based in Huddersfield, has invested in Hammock, the property finance platform for UK landlords, to support its growing list of clients within the market.

Changes to the legislation around tax compliance is nothing new, however Making Tax Digital (MTD), which was initially rolled out to businesses with sales above the VAT threshold of £85k,will be mandated for many sole traders and landlords by April 2026.

This week is National Apprenticeship Week (Monday 6th to Sunday 12th February), an annual event established to place the spotlight on apprenticeships.

Walker & Sutcliffe, the chartered accountancy practice based in Huddersfield, has invested £25k in computer hardware that will enhance the company’s processes and deliver efficiencies for the team.