Experienced and knowledgable Chartered Accountants based
on the Wirral

We are Chartered Accountants with over 50 years experience, with clients throughout the UK. We act for a wide variety of clients and have grown by recommendation due to our sound advice and value for money service.

We provide a range of accountancy, taxation, business support and advisory services at very reasonable rates. No matter what the size of your company, we offer the service needed to take care of the financial side of your business so that you can concentrate on what you do best.

Our Expertise and Services

While we help all businesses no matter their industry or size, we especially come into our own when partnering with contractors, Freelancers, small businesses, limited companies, partnerships and Franchises. We have in-house experts in all these fields to give you the best advice and practical accounting support.

Contractors & Freelancers

We take the uncertainty away for Contractors and Freelancers and provide peace of mind with bookkeeping, accountancy and reporting services.

Franchises

Franchisors and Franchisees require a specialist approach to accountancy – including start up forecasting reports to obtain finance. We offer all this and more, having worked with numerous franchise businesses.

Accounting & Taxation

Horner Downey & Co. are a team of fully-qualified Chartered Accountants insured to provide accountancy services.

Business Setup

We will help with the necessary company formation and administration and give you advice on the various ways you can grow your business.

Our Values

At Horner Downey & Co., we prioritise a professional service you can rely on. Excellence and integrity are what motivates us to constantly deliver a stellar service for all our clients so they trust us and focus on doing what they do best.

Reliable

With various accounting deadlines throughout the financial year, it’s essential you find an accounting partner you can rely on. We stay in touch with you to keep you informed of any important dates.

Prompt & Efficient

When you need some extra accounting work handling by us, we do our utmost to turn it round in a timely manner so you’re not kept waiting. You can rely on us to be prompt and efficient for all tax calendar dates.

Helpful

Accounting is our expertise, not yours, so we make sure we’re available to answer all your tax-related and payroll queries as they come up. You can give us a call any time during office hours.

Personal

We see ourselves as your accounting partner for the long term. From initial business set up to registration to recruiting staff and expanding into a larger company, we will help you through each and every stage.

Accreditations & Memberships

To provide confidence to our clients and to comply with professional standards, we are regulated by the ICAEW, meaning we are constantly updating our skills and our knowledge on the latest HMRC requirements. We also partner with software providers and industry bodies to offer the best advice.

ICAEW Chartered Accountants

ICAEW Chartered Accountants

Horner Downey & Co. is a member of the ICAEW Practice Assurance Scheme

Sage Accountant Partner

Sage Accountant Partner

As Sage Accountant Partners, we are approved to install and train people on Sage products. We are also able to offer upgrades and new software at discounted prices.

BFA Advisor

BFA Advisor

We are members of the British Franchise Association and able to offer tailored accounting advice for franchisees and franchisors.

XERO Certified Advisor

Xero Certified Advisor

Xero is one of the most popular accounting software programmes on the market and a favourite of many of our clients.

AAT Accredited Employer

AAT Accredited Employer

In achieving the highest possible level of AAT Approved Employer status, we have demonstrated that we provide learning opportunities for our employees working towards accounting and financial management qualifications.

Wirral Chamber of Commerce

Wirral Chamber of Commerce

As a member of this vast network of local businesses, we are able to reach a wide variety of companies and build up our knowledge.

ACCA Approved Employer

ACCA Approved Employer

We are proudly an approved employer by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), a globally recognised professional accountancy body providing qualifications and advancing standards in accountancy worldwide.

authorised training employer ICAEW

ICAEW Authorised Training Employer

As an ICAEW Authorised Training Employer we are able to provide training and mentoring to our employees through their ACA training.

Need help with your tax and accounts?

Don’t work in isolation – book a consultation with us and find out what it means to collaborate with an accounting partner.