Looking for Qualified and Experienced Accountants - Holden Associates are a family run firm of professionally qualified accountants, business and taxation consultants based in Lancashire and within easy reach of Liverpool, Preston, Southport, Manchester and the surrounding areas.As Qualified Accountants - Holden Associates provide a comprehensive range of tailor made services to all clients, so whether you are a start-up, early years or established business we will always treat you as an individual and not a number.
As Experienced Accountants - Holden Associates also advise and support clients throughout the country, something that is made easier with cloud accounting solutions provided by AccountsPortal, QuickFile and QuickBooks.
For those a little closer to home we are always pleased to meet informally over a cup of coffee with new or potential clients to discuss their needs.
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- Nationwide
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- Tax advice by a Chartered Tax Adviser, Weekend and Evening appointments available
Associations and certifications
- Association of International Accountants
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Our team have a combined 100 years' experience advising and supporting businesses of all sizes, family run businesses, businesses between friends, high growth ambitious entrepreneurial businesses and everything in between. We are also Charity Independent Examiners. Like you, Holden Associates is in business.
At Holden Associates, we pride ourselves on having built a team who are not only highly qualified and knowledgeable in accountancy, but are also experienced, helpful and approachable. We truly believe in the "service with a smile" ethos, which is why you know that when you pick up the phone and call us, you will hear a friendly voice on the other end of the line.
Okay, lets get one thing straight, paying tax means that you are making money, and that's a good thing. At Holden Associates, when we talk to our clients, we find their goal isn't to pay no tax, it's to make sure that they pay no more than their fair share! When you are presented with your tax bill have you already spent the money just trying to make ends meet?.
Holden Associates have partnered with Capitalise to make it easier for our business clients to access funding. Before 2010 most of our clients, in fact, most owner managed business owners would approach the big four high street banks for funding, but since 2010 we have all seen the number of branch closures, according to Which there have been 2,868 branch closures between 2015 and the end of 2018, kind of depressing really.
Is this you? Lacking business direction and growth? If it is, that's okay, it's okay because at some point in every business owner's life there is the realisation that things aren't as they expected. First things first, its hard running a business, that's right, its far easier being an employee, at least they go home at night and can switch off, can you?
Reviews (19)
Pam Griffin
Mar 07, 2022
Ivana Charvatova
Feb 23, 2022
This is a company that has completely changed my fear of filing tax returns and paperwork around. Jason, Nicola and Lauren are always very helpful, efficient and professional and I feel like I can completely rely on their thorough expertise. Fantastic team, and I consider myself lucky to have met them!
Dawn Payne
Jan 19, 2022
Jason, Lauren and Nicola have been wonderful in rectifying all the mistakes our previous accountant made. They have worked tirelessly on our behalf and took away a lot of difficulties we faced. They have no issues at all in talking through everything with us, nothing is ever a problem to them. I cannot recommend them enough. If I could give 10 stars, I simply would.
Lisa Tabor
Jan 18, 2022
Having been left in a total mess by our previous accountant on our LTD company, Holden Associates certainly have come to the rescue. We couldn't recommend them more, not only for the lengths they have gone to, to help us start to see a light at the end of the tunnel, but also their professional, friendly and supportive approach. They talk you through everything, so you understand and learn as business owner. If I could give them a10/10 I'd give them a 20!
Marc Orme
Dec 06, 2021
I contacted Holden Associates in September 2020, as for the first time in my life I left the comfort of employment to setup my own business. With so many elements of my business to setup, which were all new to me, contacting accountants was by far the most difficult. Many didn't return calls, some didn't come across professional and were focused on how cheap they were.
My experience with Holden's was very different, they were genuinely helpful, shared valuable knowledge and provided free initial support. Jason, Nicola and Lauren have all been great support throughout my first year trading, always on hand to answer my questions and having just completed my year end accounts, I have seen the team in action from start to finish. Very impressed and would happily recommend to new business start ups and more established businesses.
My experience with Holden's was very different, they were genuinely helpful, shared valuable knowledge and provided free initial support. Jason, Nicola and Lauren have all been great support throughout my first year trading, always on hand to answer my questions and having just completed my year end accounts, I have seen the team in action from start to finish. Very impressed and would happily recommend to new business start ups and more established businesses.
Lydia Hale
Aug 09, 2021
Ian Strickland
Jan 11, 2021
I am delighted to share my positive experiences from Jason and his dedicated team at Holden Associates. Jason has kindly assisted me with all TAX matters since 2018 of which his service has been outstanding, prompt, in-depth where needed, and very efficient. I thoroughly recommend that in requiring any form of TAX advice you make Jason your first choice.
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Dec 18, 2020
Holden Associates have been looking after my accounts for many years. The whole team is very supportive and I feel blessed to know that I am well looked after, despite not being in the same city or even meeting them directly. I would recommend any small to medium size business owners Holden Associates with their expertise.
Mark Holloway
May 16, 2020
Trustworthy, helpful and friendly are just a few words that spring to mind when I think of the Team at Holden Associates. Navigating tax efficiency is an extremely daunting venture but I have found it less burdensome with the help of Jason and the Team. This has enabled me to make better informed decisions and start my own business. Although in its infancy I see Holden Associates by my side for many years to come.
Bay Garcia
Feb 09, 2020
The Holden team have always been a great support and help over the past 14 years for me. Nothing is ever too much trouble. Speedy service, efficiency and invaluable advice. Even now, in these Covid troubled times, they still find time for each and every client. They have been my husband's accountant from day one, over 20 years ago, and not once has he ever thought about switching firms. In one word: BRILLIANT! That's what they are. I can't recommend them enough Top notch accountants.
Anthony H.
Unlike other accountants and business advisers I have used in the past, I have found Holden Associates to be very proactive in their approach. I particularly like the completeness of their service, and have always been pleased with their accuracy and speed in providing solutions to my accountancy and tax advice requirements.
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Suzie
Jason has been a fantastic support for me over the past year. I have started a small business and he has guided me through the whole process. I have been kept informed at all stages and everything has been explained in terms that I can understand. I have been guided on the best ways to manage my accounts to my best advantage. I would not hesitate to recommend Holden Associates.
Alun J.
Riddoch
We were originally first introduced to Jason when he worked in Leeds at our previous accountants. He was the first accountant we had ever met who had a friendly face and wasn't all doom and gloom. He also explained and advised in plain English so that even we could understand. We were greatly dismayed when Jason left the firm, however, we did not know that he was starting out alone.
We managed to stay with the city centre firm for one year but the personal service was shocking to say the least, and we were therefore greatly relieved and happy when we made contact with Jason again. We are always assured of a personal and friendly service whether it be for straight forward accounts or advice on other matters. The northern sense of humour is evident and greatly welcomed, furthermore, we can state categorically that we are very pleased and proud to be linked with Holden Associates.
We managed to stay with the city centre firm for one year but the personal service was shocking to say the least, and we were therefore greatly relieved and happy when we made contact with Jason again. We are always assured of a personal and friendly service whether it be for straight forward accounts or advice on other matters. The northern sense of humour is evident and greatly welcomed, furthermore, we can state categorically that we are very pleased and proud to be linked with Holden Associates.
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Jason is one of the new breed of accountants with the vision and drive to create an innovative method of accounting, visit his website. A true pioneer. Jason has been of great support to me during the transition of changing direction of my business and has always been at the end of the telephone to listen, he is a very good listener as well as an outstanding accountant.
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Starting-up a business is not easy. One wrong decision or one wrong piece of advice can be devastating. On the other hand, working with people you can trust and who have an interest in your business doing well, builds the confidence for you to succeed. That is where Holden Associates come in. Clear direction, clear advice, encouragement and a practical understanding of your business makes the difference. Holden's online accounting system gives a daily view of exactly where your business is and keeps you in control.
No nasty surprises and proactive advice that allows you to concentrate on what you are good at....that's Holden Associates. In fact, our first two years in business has seen us open two companies, expand our services and grow in-line with an ambitious budget. One of the main reasons for this confident start in corporate life, is having Holden Associates alongside us.
No nasty surprises and proactive advice that allows you to concentrate on what you are good at....that's Holden Associates. In fact, our first two years in business has seen us open two companies, expand our services and grow in-line with an ambitious budget. One of the main reasons for this confident start in corporate life, is having Holden Associates alongside us.