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Straightforward advice, delivered by people who take the time to understand you, your business and what really matters, so you can have peace of mind about every financial decision.
Est. 2009
OUR STORY
Who We Are
At Parsons, Chartered Accountants we believe that every client – an individual, start-up or an established business – should have peace of mind when it comes to their finances.
After qualifying at Deloitte and working in audit and corporate finance, our managing partner Ian founded Parsons in 2009.
We began by offering advisory services and, over the past 16 years, we’ve opened two offices – Wakefield in 2011 and York in 2021 – grown to a team of over 40 people and now provide our clients with a multi-service offering.
We take time to understand your business and deliver the best results by building personal and long-lasting relationships. Through clear communication, dependable timelines and accurate work you’ll always know what to expect from us.
As a leading independent accountant in Yorkshire, we look after the accounting, assurance, tax planning and business advisory needs of our clients throughout the UK. As part of our service, we offer corporate finance, financial planning, payroll and bookkeeping, and outsourced financial support.
The Difference
Why choose Parsons for your accounts
The cornerstone of our practice is the trust our clients place in us to deliver consistent, expert advice.
Ethos
Our Values
The principles that guide how we work, how we think, and how we support our clients.
Trusted business advisors
contact our teamWe do more than help you manage the numbers – we’re trusted business advisors who will help guide strategic decision making and long-term success.
By combining our financial expertise with a clear understanding of industry trends and operational challenges, we offer insights that will help you improve your business performance, manage risk and plan for growth.
GET TO KNOW US
The Team Behind Your Financial Success
At Parsons, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re a team of over 40 dedicated professionals who combine technical expertise with a personal approach, providing a range of accounting services that give you peace of mind.
We pride ourselves on being people who care about your business as much as you do. That’s why we offer support that goes beyond numbers – helping you achieve your personal and financial goals.
Ian Parsons
Managing Partner
Specialist in supporting clients to complete transactions, grow and scale businesses and preparing for exit.
Andy Lucas
AUDIT DIRECTOR
Expert in auditing clients which have ranged from local, owner-managed businesses to internationally listed clients.
Martin Benson-May
AUDIT DIRECTOR
Brings over a decade of advising and supporting businesses and specialises in academy audit services.
Steven Wotherspoon
Director and Head of Business Services
Worked predominantly with owner-managed businesses since 2010 and has a wealth of experience across multiple sectors.
Daniel Andreca
Tax Director
Specialist in Tax Advisory with a particular focus on the issues of owner managed businesses, their shareholders and their families.
HOW WE GIVE BACK
Committed to Our Communities
At Parsons, we want to create meaningful change beyond our everyday work.
That’s why we encourage our people to get involved in volunteering, fundraising and developing relationships within the local community. We support local schools with yearly workshops showcasing to students more about the accounting industry and supporting them with future career opportunities.
As part of our Business For Good Programme, we choose a charity partner of the year and host fundraising activities including bake sales, marathons, Three Peaks Challenge and quizzes to raise funds to support their life-saving causes.
Volunteering
Our team regularly participates in local Yorkshire community projects.
Schools Workshops
Providing financial literacy workshops for local schools.
Business For Good
A dedicated programme designed to support ethical growth in our region.
Charity Partners
Annual fundraising and strategic support for our nominated charity partners.
The Parsons Approach
Big firm capability. Small firm personality.
Our approach remains the same regardless of the size of your organisation. From preparing year-end accounts to complex corporate finance, we deliver a service that goes far beyond basic financial compliance.
Future-Proof Strategy
Our people are at the forefront of the accounting industry and employ the latest technology to save you time and future-proof your businesses. We offer strategic insight and proactive solutions.
Impactful Guidance
With investment in learning and collaboration, our advice remains relevant, offering guidance that truly adds value to your medium and long-term goals.
Deeper Business Insights
As your strategic partner, we’ll translate your figures into meaningful recommendations to move your organisation forwards and mitigate potential risks.
Technical excellence you can trust.
As an ICAEW regulated firm, we adhere to the highest professional and ethical standards in the accounting industry. This isn’t just a label; it’s our promise of technical accuracy and integrity.
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Across Yorkshire
Wakefield Office
Head Office & Central Hub
Our central office in Wakefield serves West Yorkshire’s industrial heart, providing the full spectrum of chartered accounting and advisory services.
York Office
North Yorkshire Hub
Supporting York and the surrounding region with dedicated expertise for agricultural, technology, and professional services sectors.
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INSIGHTS
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Parsons Celebrates Success at Yorkshire Accountancy Awards
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Finalists at Yorkshire Accountancy Awards 2026
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PROVEN
RESULTS
Client feedback
“We have engaged Parsons as statutory auditor and are thrilled with their knowledge and professionalism. They have taken time to understand our business and us as individuals and have audited in a way which does not feel onerous and allows us to continue business as usual.”
Victoria McLeod
Director at Royle Recruitment
“I’ve worked with Ian and his team at Parsons for several years. They were instrumental in helping me to negotiate the successful sale of my first business and they continue to give me reliable advice and accountancy for my current business, Prosura.”
Jon Newall
CEO, Prosura Ltd
“York Medical Group have trusted Parsons as our finance and commercial partner for over six years. When the practice scaled up and merged several practices into one and became a Primary Care Network in its own right, we need fit-for-purpose financial systems. We outsourced our Financial Controller, Finance Administrator and strategic financial advice to Parsons and we haven’t looked back. Parsons manages our end-to-end financial systems including payroll and NHS pensions. They have the full confidence of the partners and senior managers in all matter relating to operational finance and development of the practice.”
Zulf Ali
CEO York Medical Group
“We outsourced our finance function because it gave us the flexibility and breadth of financial expertise we needed in the face of very rapid growth. The COVID pandemic saw our contractual income grow from a £2m to a £6.3m within a very short period of time. Our finance needs have changed along the journey and Parsons have been responsive in terms of ensuring that we maintained the level of support we needed.”
Maddy Ruff
CEO at Nimbuscare Ltd
“There was a lot of documentation and complex processes involved with the disposal of the business. I needed the advice of someone who understood what was required to ensure everything was done correctly and with my best interests at heart. Parsons certainly fulfilled that need. We has a very smooth deal which was comparatively swift and manged with calm professionalism by a good team. I felt well looked after throughout and would recommend Parsons to any other business owners looking to make the leap.”
Barry Vale
former owner at Ridings Reprographics
“Parsons have been with us since our first audit in 2023, supporting us as a privately owned SME in the flooring sector through an important milestone for the business. Their approachable, supportive manner made the process feel straightforward and reassuring, and we genuinely enjoy working with a team who are always on hand throughout the year to answer questions and offer guidance.”
Helen De La Rue
UK Trade Furnishings Limited
“The team at Parsons York is our first port of call when we need expertise to support key strategic decisions. We know we can rely on Rebecca and Mark to answer a call and provide immediate and sound advice when we need it. Parsons provide high-level strategic insight that complements our in-house finance team and gives us the ‘big picture’ transparency we need at the board table. They support decisions which impact the future growth and prosperity of the business and have been instrumental in our success to date. We regard them as an important strategic partner.”
Jordan Cook
Managing Director at PolyGlobal Ltd
“The team at Parsons understand my business very well, they truly care about the job they do and the clients they look after. Parsons looks after my tax affairs – previously for the business and my personal tax affairs now that I’ve retired. Having that long-term relationship has been beneficial because there is an existing understanding of our long-term plan, where we have come from and where we need to go in the future.”
Allan Binns
Former Managing Director at Incom Systems Communication Specialists Ltd
“Parsons have been managing my annual Self Assessment tax return for several years and they are so easy to deal with, I’ve even recommended them to other people. I like working with a local business and it’s important to me that my accountant is established and professional. There’s always someone there to answer any queries I have and I trust them to do things right.”
Nick Stokes
Business Owner at Stokes Creations
“The service from Parsons is very professional and efficient. I can always get hold of an accountant when I need them, they have reliable expertise and a very good understanding of my accounts. I know I can trust them to advise me on everything I need to know and any actions I need to take. I can’t praise them highly enough.”
Malcolm Bretton
Local Farmer based in West Yorkshire
Discover how Parsons can support you
We work as a trusted partner to businesses and individuals. We don’t believe in a one-size fits all approach – our team focuses on understanding you and your business, offering personalised services that support you improve decision-making, grow your business, remain compliant and achieve your goals.