Cornwall's trusted accountants since 1935

What we do

A full service, built around your business

From day-to-day bookkeeping to long-range planning, Whitakers covers every stage of your financial life — with the same team, year after year.

1. 01
   Accounting

   Personal, in-depth understanding of your business — from last year's figures to last week's performance and projections for the year ahead.

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2. 02
   Taxation

   A comprehensive personal tax service including self-assessment returns, structured to minimise your overall liability.

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3. 03
   Company Secretarial

   Statutory returns, Companies Act compliance, company formations, maintenance of statutory books, minutes, resolutions and company searches.

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4. 04
   Business Planning

   Advice on options, business plans and projected costs for new ventures — whether you're setting up as a sole trader, partnership, LLP or limited company.

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Why clients choose Whitakers

Established in 1935 — and still growing

1. 01
   ICAEW regulated

   Whitakers is a member of the ICAEW Practice Assurance Scheme, giving you confidence that our work meets rigorous professional standards.

2. 02
   Rooted in Cornwall

   Our principals, Stephen Hawkey FCA and Paul Sole FCA, both trained and qualified within the firm, building deep, hands-on understanding of industries intrinsic to Cornwall and the South West — including farming, tourism and leisure.

3. 03
   Transparent fees

   Fees are outlined clearly at your first meeting — no surprises, no hidden charges.

What our clients say

"We are always treated as people, not just numbers and are very happy… We are very pleased with the service."