Shaftesbury Accountants

Meet Our Shaftesbury Accountants

Our Shaftesbury accountant and financial advisers office is situated on the high street in this small historical Saxon hilltop market town in Dorset and is the home of Gold Hill, which was made famous by the ‘Hovis’ advert and has some of the most magnificent views over the Blackmore Vale.

The Shaftesbury office offers a wide range of accountancy, financial planning and business support services to individuals and businesses throughout the Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset regions, including Gillingham, Sherborne, Yeovil, Sturminster Newton, Shepton Mallet, Frome, Blandford, Salisbury, Warminster, Dorchester and others.

As Dorset accountants, we are committed to providing expert financial guidance to businesses and individuals across the region. At no cost to your business we will provide a free review of accountancy services including free quotation or a free financial diagnostic report and initial meeting or free credit checks of your customer included in our service.

Business Accounting Services We Offer

Our Shaftesbury accountants offer a range of business advisory services including accounting services and financial reporting, corporate taxation and financial management. We work with small local business through to large corporates, groups and subsidiaries of global enterprises.

Ward Goodman prepares statutory financial statements for all sizes of company and business accounts for sole trader and partnership tax returns.

Accounting Solutions

We provide a comprehensive and timely payroll service to our clients, covering all aspects of payroll administration and reporting. Payroll Services

Tax Services for Individuals, Charities and Businesses with Ward Goodman. We are fully committed to offering a cost-effective compliance service.

Business Tax Services

Ward Goodman offers a variety of financial services for you, your business or charity.

Financial Planning

We provide valuation services, valuing businesses and unquoted company shares.

Business Valuation Services

Hear What Our Clients Have To Say

Ward Goodman is committed to delivering exceptional service, consistently exceeding expectations to support and satisfy our clients.

Andrew Farnham
Rated 5 out of 5


There’s no better compliment than a relationship that has stood the test of time.

We were delighted to receive this wonderful review from a client who has been part of the Ward Goodman family for many years.

“I have had the good fortune to have had a relationship with Ward Goodman in various capacities and with various employees since 1998. I am still with them and this is testimony to their unfailing courtesy, support, good humour and sound advice. I am lucky during this 40 year period to have worked with a delightful group of employees. I look forward to continuing that relationship until the grim reaper appears!”

Thank you for your continued trust and kind words – they mean a lot to the whole Ward Goodman team!

 

Sara & Ron Jennings
Rated 5 out of 5

We wish to thank all who were involved in doing our tax return this time. Once again, you got us a refund on one of our accounts, and once again, we are very grateful and appreciative of your exploits. Off to the bank with the cheque – Yippie!

 

Gavin at Codified Legal
Rated 5 out of 5

Davina does a great job and has done for the many years that she has worked on our account

Private Client – Testimonial
Rated 5 out of 5
A good accountant should be a long term relationship for client and business, and I look forward to many more years working with Ward Goodman.
Private Client Testimonials
Rated 5 out of 5
\”Many thanks for sorting out the accounts and the best options for my business. I have been really impressed with the personal service your company has offered, and the way you have personally dealt with my accounts and concerns.\”
Local Manufacturing Company
Rated 5 out of 5
Many thanks for getting our P11D’s done despite my best efforts to leave you with no time !!
Private Client Testimonial
Rated 5 out of 5
The Ward Goodman tax team are always most helpful and proactive. They have provided invaluable support to me in specialist areas of the tax legislation.
Bournemouth Client
Rated 5 out of 5
Many thanks for all your help and advice and for looking after us in the excellent way that you do without which we would be at a complete loss.
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Jo Lee
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I was referred to Adrian by my Solicitor after an unexpected shocking divorce. I expected to spend the rest of my life living in rented property, which was a daunting thought after spending 10 years in a house that was not only beautiful it was my home. At 76 my prospects looked grim. However, meeting Adrian was a game changer, he informed me that I qualified for what’s called a Lifetime Mortgage. This was music to my ears, living in rented property was easy when I was younger, but now not so much. So thanks to Adrian I am in the process of buying myself a bungalow. Adrian is kind, patient and very well informed. I strongly recommend him to anyone who needs financial advice.
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Paul Collins
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Helpful in every way, giving peace of mind to any concern's or questions regarding personal tax issues, and investments. A very professional team, would highly recommend them.
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Bobby Duncan
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I'd like to send my appreciation to Adrian for laying out some excellent advice in a preliminary, no commitment required chat. I found their use of language and broad understanding very insightful with my circumstances. Would highly recommend, and will be coming on-board to utilise their unique cross-disciplinary practice. A one stop shop for all things, very valuable! Thanks WG Team.
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andrew lawton
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I have been a client of Ward Goodman since 2010. They have provided superb service and advice throughout. They guided me through company establishment and funding routes and provided Payroll services and company accounts over this period. They have always been supportive, proactive and responsive. I have no hesitation in recommending them to others.
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Mike Suthers
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I have delt with Ward Goodman for over 8 years and they have always been exemplary. Easy to deal with and always responsive. I would recomend their services to any buisness.
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James Scollard
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Made an error but acknowledged and sorted the issue.
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Paz Martínez Capuz
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Super helpful professionals.
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Tina Lancaster
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Great independent financial advice and these guys have saved me a fortune by preparing my tax properly.

Private Client Services We Offer

Our accountants in Shaftesbury offer a personal tax service that ensures that the individual completes their tax return correctly and makes the most of their tax saving opportunities. The financial services include protecting, growing and investing your wealth.

We provide a wide ranging tax compliance to support our clients, either on a routine basis or on an ad hoc project basis. The world of tax compliance changes constantly.

Private Clents Tax Services

The duties and responsibilities of being a trustee are considerable. We provide a fully independent and impartial trustee service. Trustee Services

The Trustee Act 2000 obliges Trustees to ensure Trust assets are invested appropriately, tax efficiently and regularly reviewed. Learn more about our Trust review service at Ward Goodman.

Trust Review Service

We provide independent financial advice to a wide range of clients, which includes private individuals, businesses and trustees.

Financial Planning

ward goodman onboarding process.

Ward Goodman has a simple but effective onboarding process making this hassle free for you.

STEP 1

Referral from client, introducer or from website

STEP 2

Initial meeting is arranged at one of our offices and this is without cost or obligation

STEP 3

Meeting held to find as much information as possible and quote sent to client, which contains engagement terms.

STEP 4

Client accepts terms and billing and services automatically set up. Client details put on to our software.

STEP 1

Referral from client, introducer or from website

STEP 2

Initial meeting is arranged at one of our offices and this is without cost or obligation

STEP 3

Meeting held to find as much information as possible and quote sent to client, which contains engagement terms.

STEP 4

Client accepts terms and billing and services automatically set up. Client details put on to our software.

A stunning sunset at Durdle Door, with the sun perfectly framed through the natural rock arch on the beach, casting a warm glow over the waves and the shoreline.

Book a Meeting

If you would like to discuss further, please book a meeting with an experienced member of our team. Simply let us know when’s best for you and we will get in touch to arrange a suitable time.

Get In Touch Today

Once received, a member of the team will contact you to arrange a local or remote meeting. We aim to respond in 48 hours.