Welcome to Kirk Newsholme – Independent accountants in Leeds, Yorkshire

Independent accountants in Leeds

At Kirk Newsholme, we don’t just serve our clients – we know them. As an independent firm, we take the time to understand the people behind the business, building relationships based on trust, openness, and genuine connection, whether you’re filing your Self-Assessment, starting your own business, or running an established enterprise. We believe business works best when it’s personal, productive, and honest – and that’s what inspires us every day.

Business Outsourcing Services

By working with us, your business can benefit from our outsourcing services. You’ll benefit from timely, useful financial information...

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Payroll Services

When you run a business, you will probably find that managing your payroll and understanding the ever-changing legislation is both frustrating and time consuming...

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Audit & Accounting Services

Whether your business must legally undergo an annual audit, or is below the threshold above which this is required, you will find that, by the right people, an audit brings...

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Tax Planning Services

As a taxpayer, the best way to achieve tax-efficiency, at all stages of your life, is to seek professional advice and support. Our tax specialists can advise you on...

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Meet our Directors

Whatever your end product may be, business is all about people. Here’s a quick introduction to some of ours…

Justin Smith

Having previously worked for a Big 4 accountancy firm, Justin joined Kirk Newsholme in 2000 to lead the firm’s team of Tax Specialists...

Jill Wright

Jill joined Kirk Newsholme in 1993 when the firm was a team of just 5. She did her training at Ernst & Young in Leeds and qualified in 1989...

Ben Maughan

Ben’s areas of expertise lie in forecasting and business planning, product costing and financial controls...

Andrew Thomas

Andrew’s role at Kirk Newsholme is mainly directed towards the firm’s larger corporate clients in the field of audit and compliance...

Clare Thomas

Clare joined the Kirk Newsholme team in 2004 and trained in the audit and accounts teams before qualifying as an ACCA Accountant in 2009...

Kirk Newsholme Financial Planning

Because we believe in getting to know our clients, we want to offer you a complete solution to your financial needs.

Through Kirk Newsholme Financial Planning Limited, we can offer you all the tax and financial planning services you need, for both your business and private lives.