A personal service for local business owners and individuals across Preston and South Ribble. Plain-English advice, sensible fees, and accountants who actually pick up the phone.
Plain English
Tax explained in a way that actually makes sense. No jargon, no surprises.
Personal service
You speak to the person doing your accounts — not a call-centre or a chatbot.
Fixed fees
Agreed up front before any work begins. You only pay for what you asked for.
Flexible hours
Day, evening or Saturday appointments — fitted around your business.
About Acme
Acme is a small, independent practice based in Penwortham, Preston. We work with sole traders, limited companies, landlords and individuals from across Preston and South Ribble who want a closer working relationship than a high-street firm can offer.
Our aim is simple — to give you the best possible value for your accountancy fees, and to make sure that when you have a question about tax, you've got someone you can actually talk to.
Arrange a free chatWhat you get
15+
Years advising
200+
Local clients
£0
First consultation
What we do
We've kept the offering deliberately tight. Everything below is delivered in-house by the same team you'll meet on day one — no hand-offs, no outsourcing, no surprises.
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Year-end accounts, bookkeeping and management reporting that tell you where the business actually stands.
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Personal and business tax handled properly — returns filed on time, reliefs claimed, surprises avoided.
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From kitchen-table idea to trading business. We help you start it the right way, the first time.
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The bits a high-street firm tends to forget — payroll, advice, and being on the end of the phone.
Why Acme
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Free initial chat
Pop into the Penwortham office or jump on a call. Tell us what you do; we listen.
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Fixed-fee proposal
A written quote — clear scope, clear price. No timesheets, no creeping invoices.
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Switch & settle in
We handle the handover with your old accountant and HMRC. You barely lift a finger.
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Year-round support
Quarterly check-ins, unlimited questions, and a real person when something matters.
"Acme took our books off our hands inside a week. The transition was painless and we finally understand our numbers."
Sarah Holden
Director, Penwortham boutique
"Honest, plain-English advice that has saved us money two years running. I couldn't recommend them more highly."
James Cartwright
Self-employed contractor
"They actually pick up the phone — which sounds basic, but after years with a big firm it felt like a revelation."
Priya Shah
Founder, local design studio
Insights
A short walkthrough of the basis-period reform, MTD timelines and three deductions most people miss.
The numbers rarely tell the whole story. Here's how we walk clients through the sole-trader-vs-limited decision.
A two-minute summary, plus our payroll team's checklist for keeping auto-enrolment compliant.
Contact
First consultations are free and entirely no-obligation. Whether you're starting out, switching from another accountant, or just have a question — call, email, or use the form. We'll get back to you the same working day.
Call us
Office
Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire
Opening hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 5:30pm
Evening & Saturday appointments by arrangement
No obligation. We'll respond the same working day.