About Us

About Us

Howards was founded in 2005 following the merger of Barringtons and Wood & Co, two well-established and successful Stafford firms of accountants.

We provide more than just accounting and taxation services. We are here to help you realise the full potential of your business.

Our approach is to build good relationships so that we can better anticipate what you need to achieve both your business and personal goals.

Your personal accounting and business team

At Howards, we are organised into small teams each with a director and manager who will be assigned to you.

This is a very personal approach designed to build the relationship. It means we can provide excellent continuity in your dealings with us and a more efficient and successful partnership.

At the same time, your personally assigned team has access to a wealth of experience and knowledge from our 35-strong team of consultants, directors, managers, seniors and trainees.

Business and accountancy advice for the life of your business

We utilise data, our in-depth experience and a good understanding of external pressures that may be caused by changes in the economy, legislation and technology to better guide you throughout the life of your business.

Sectors

To ensure our clients get the best advice and most relevant of services we continue to develop our sector expertise as well as the technologies and software that ensure our clients an efficient and cost-effective service into the future.

Business
Services

Tax
Services

VAT
Services

Corporate Finance

Strategic Planning

Additional
Services

Working towards sustaining your business for the future, driving growth, and reducing risk.
We are here to help you realise the full potential of your business.

Awards

Shortlisted in the final three of the Small Business of the Year category in the 2017 West Midlands Finance Awards.

Commended in the Small Business of the Year category in the 2017 Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards.

Commended in the Professional Services Firm of the Year category in the 2018 Staffordshire Chambers Business Awards.

Highly Commended in the Independent Firm of the Year (Wales & Midlands, England) category in the 2018 British Accountancy Awards.