Your trusted accountants in Neston, Providing unrivalled customer service

Welcome to our website for Phillip Bates & Co Ltd

We are a professional team of accountants who provide expert services to business and individuals across the country. We pride ourselves on offering a personalised accountancy service delivered by highly experienced staff with the knowledge to help your business succeed.

Our experienced team can help you every step of the way in reaching your business goals. From bookkeeping and accounts preparation to payroll and VAT services, we are on hand to assist.

We also provide a wide range of services for private individuals including tax and audit planning, as well as personal financial planning advice. We work with clients of all shapes and sizes, so whether you are just starting out, or you are a well-established business looking for expert guidance, we are here for you.

To find out more about our services and how we can help you achieve your goals, please contact us.

Whatever stage of business life, our team is able to help you.

Whether you are starting out, looking to grow or considering a sale, we can provide the guidance you need.

Because we are both Chartered Accountants and, through our sister company, Chartered Financial Planners, we are able to provide our clients in Cheshire, Merseyside, North Wales and across the UK with professional, comprehensive and high quality advice.

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For your free first meeting with us and to discuss your requirements, contact our team who will be happy to help.
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News

April 27, 2026

Shared Office Spaces Being Hit by Increased Business Rates

Recent changes to the way co-working spaces are assessed for business rates are causing considerable concern in the business community. Some estimate that the changes amount to a £600 million stealth tax raid.
April 23, 2026

Valuing Your Business: What Buyers Look for and What You Can Do About It

If you are thinking about selling your business, whether that is in six months or six years, one of the first questions you will probably ask yourself is “what’s it worth?”
April 22, 2026

CBAM Rules: What Importers Need to Know

The government has published further draft legislation on the UK’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). This will have consequences for importers bringing certain carbon-intensive goods into the UK.
April 20, 2026

New “Right to Try” Legislation Removes a Key Barrier to Work for Disabled People

At the end of April 2026, new legislation will come into force designed to address the fear of losing benefits support if a new job does not work out.