Accountants in Lichfield
ACCA regulated accountants serving businesses across Lichfield District. Professional, approachable accounting services with modern cloud-based workflows.
Local Industries We Support in Lichfield
Lichfield's diverse economy includes a range of sectors we support. We work with:
- Heritage tourism & retail (cathedral quarter shops, museums, hospitality)
- Healthcare (private dental practices, medical clinics, care homes)
- Professional services (solicitors, estate agents, financial advisors, accountants)
- Hospitality (hotels, restaurants serving tourists and Birmingham commuters)
- Construction & property (new build developments, heritage restoration)
- Education & training (private schools, tutoring services)
Many Lichfield clients are sole traders transitioning to limited companies, or established SMEs looking for proactive tax planning beyond basic compliance. Whether you're in Lichfieldtown centre or the surrounding areas, we understand the local business landscape. Our dental accountants, VAT returns and company accounts services are particularly popular with local businesses.
Services for Lichfield
VAT Returns
MTD compliant VAT filing and HMRC liaison
Company Accounts
Statutory accounts and corporation tax
CIS Returns
Construction Industry Scheme compliance
Bookkeeping
Monthly reconciliations and management accounts
Payroll & Pensions
RTI submissions and auto-enrolment
Self Assessment
Personal tax returns for sole traders
How We Meet Clients in Lichfield
Our main office is in Stoke-on-Trent (Dresden), approximately 30 miles from Lichfield town centre - a 40-minute drive. We offer three meeting options:
- In-person at our Stoke office: Free parking available, accessible ground floor suite
- Video consultations: Zoom or Teams - most clients choose this for routine meetings
- Phone & email: For quick questions between meetings
For new client onboarding or annual accounts discussions, we recommend an initial in-person or video meeting. Once we're set up with your cloud accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage), day-to-day communication is seamless regardless of location.
We also support clients across Burntwood, Armitage, Fazeley, Shenstone and Alrewas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work with businesses in Burntwood and the surrounding Lichfield District?
Yes, we support businesses throughout Lichfield District including Burntwood, Armitage, Fazeley, Shenstone, and Alrewas. Lichfield is approximately 30 miles from our Stoke-on-Trent office (40-minute drive via A38/A5). We offer video consultations for routine meetings and in-person meetings at our Stoke office for onboarding and annual reviews. Our dental accountants service is particularly popular in Lichfield given the cathedral city's concentration of private dental practices.
What makes Lichfield businesses unique from an accounting perspective?
Lichfield combines heritage tourism (cathedral, museums) with a strong professional services sector and commuter economy (Birmingham proximity). We work with many cathedral quarter retailers, hospitality businesses serving tourists, dental and medical practices, and professional services firms. Lichfield businesses often need accounting that understands both seasonal tourist trade fluctuations and professional services sector compliance. Whether you're a historic city centre business or a modern Fradley business park tenant, we tailor our approach to Lichfield's unique business landscape.
How quickly can you onboard new Lichfield clients?
We can usually onboard new Lichfield clients within 1-2 weeks. The process involves an initial video consultation (or in-person meeting at our Stoke office), reviewing your current accounting setup, and setting up cloud accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage). Most Lichfield clients are fully operational within 2-3 weeks, often in time for the next VAT quarter or payroll period. The 30-mile distance is not a barrier - our cloud-first approach means you get the same service quality as local Stoke clients.
Do you understand the healthcare and professional services sectors in Lichfield?
Yes - we have specific expertise in dental accounting and work with several Lichfield dental practices, plus solicitors, estate agents, and financial advisors across the district. We understand professional indemnity insurance accounting, partnership structures, and the unique compliance requirements of regulated professions. Our services include specialised support for practice acquisitions, partnership profit shares, and professional body compliance reporting. Many Lichfield professional services firms choose us for our sector knowledge combined with modern cloud accounting.
What's the best way to contact you about Lichfield accounting services?
Call us on 01782 499140 or email admin@kraccountants.com. Most Lichfield clients prefer an initial video call (Zoom or Teams) to discuss requirements, which we can usually arrange within 2-3 days. For those preferring in-person meetings, our Stoke-on-Trent office (Dresden) has free parking and is easily accessible via A38/A5. We respond to all enquiries within 4 working hours. You can also complete our online registration form and we'll contact you to arrange a free consultation.
What to Bring to Your First Meeting
For your initial consultation, please bring:
For limited companies:
- Latest filed accounts (if transferring from another accountant)
- Recent management accounts or bank statements (last 3 months)
- Details of any HMRC queries or outstanding compliance issues
- List of current software used (accounting, payroll, CIS)
For sole traders:
- Last two years' Self Assessment tax returns (if available)
- Bank statements covering your most recent trading year
- Records of business expenses and mileage
- Details of any other income (employment, property, investments)
Don't worry if you're missing items - we can request these from HMRC or your previous accountant (with your authority). Many Lichfield clients come to us with incomplete records, especially professional services firms managing partnership accounts and regulated profession compliance. We help get everything organised as part of the onboarding process.
Ready to Work With Us?
Contact us today for a free consultation about your accounting needs.