We all know money doesn’t grow on them, but for one of our accountants trees offer something much more valuable. As a bonsai enthusiast, Alison Mortimer sees in every tree the potential to create a fascinating mini version of itself. And not only does she enjoy...
If you’re an employer in the hospitality, leisure or service industry, you have probably heard about the new rules introduced last year for the distribution of tips, gratuities and service charges. The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 aims to ensure that...
If the thought of changing accountants sounds like too much trouble, it’s actually easier than you may imagine and could be beneficial. Whether you’re a small business owner or a large limited company, there are many reasons why switching accountants is worth...
We’re delighted to announce that Stuart Abbott has been promoted to partner here at Lithgow Perkins. Formerly our trusts and tax manager, Stuart will now work alongside partner Joe Taylor on tax advice and planning for current and new clients. He will also be...
Our office manager Phillip Robinson gave a fantastic performance at the England pool team trials last week. Phillip qualified to try out for the England team after an amazing season playing for North Yorkshire in the Inter County League, where he won 15 games to place...
It goes without saying that our team are great with numbers, but one of our partners is proving he’s also a whizz with words. Tom Rhodes has just published his first book, The Awakening of Speros, a fantasy tale of magic, adventure and one boy’s fight against a...
If you’re the owner of a business start-up or SME, it can seem as if you’re spinning numerous plates all at once. This can make managing your finances an additional challenge. At Lithgow Perkins, we aim to support our clients as best as we can, and we’re always...
Did you know we offer a tailored accountancy and tax service for SMEs? We recognise that a one-size-fits-all approach may not work for owners of smaller businesses whose needs for support with various aspects of taxation and accounts may vary from month to month. SMEs...
We’ve expanded our accountancy apprenticeship programme and are delighted to have more trainees at Lithgow Perkins this year than ever before. As one of Harrogate’s oldest accountancy firms, we are proud of our history and keen to maintain our presence in the...
We are delighted to appoint two new partners at Lithgow Perkins, a decade after they joined us as apprentices. Tom Lowry, pictured left, and Tom Rhodes progressed through their training and a series of demanding industry exams to become fully qualified chartered...
