Why Choose CGA?

We’re here to save you money and help you make more

As you can imagine we enjoy taking responsibility for your tax and VAT returns, management accounts, cash flow forecasts, payroll, auto-enrolment, financial reports and statements. They are all important for running a business today. Yet, the most important element of our work with you is helping to ensure your success.

The less you have to worry about the better for you and your business

If you are expecting a one-size-fits all service you’ll be disappointed. Our advice, support and recommendations will be based on identifying tax savings, undertaking personal, business and corporate tax planning and instigating taxation health checks specific to your situation.

Helping you not just survive but positively thrive

“CGA handles our accounting and payroll. They have been working with Bivouac since I worked on my own and have helped me to grow the business on firm financial foundations, over the course of 10 years. They are always a step ahead of the game…”

You’ll always have our attention

Our dedicated personal approach means you’ll always have our attention. We want to know what keeps you awake at night so that we can take that weight off your mind. Day to day you can expect fast response times and efficient communication; you won’t be kept waiting for an appointment, you’ll always be fully informed about your affairs, updated on changes in legislation and any new ideas that we feel could help you achieve your goals.

“Chelle’s annual business reviews and advisory service allow me to take an objective look at our client base, our profitability and how we plan ahead and grow for a healthy future. They are an extremely valuable chance to review, plan and exchange ideas…”

Sound expensive? Think again, like our services our fees are flexible and transparent

We want to ensure that your return on investment with us far outweighs our fees. Our services start from fixed fees, which include unlimited phone support for easy budgeting and complete peace of mind, right through to bespoke wealth management across large portfolio interests. We don’t like unexpected invoices and we’re sure you don’t either.

“I regard CGA as part of our team. As a business owner, it’s reassuring to be able to trust our financial matters to such an approachable, professional and proactive company that always has our best interests at heart.”  Kate Pettitt, Director Bivouac Limited

Led by Director Chelle Thirsk our team includes experienced and highly qualified professionals: members of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Association of Accounting Technicians, Association of Taxation Technicians and experts in business development, management, Xero®, Sage®, personal, general and corporate taxation.

Take a look at more current CGA client testimonials… and feel free to contact Chelle and her team about looking after your business interests.

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Michelle Thirsk FCCA ATT(Fellow) FMAAT – Director

Back in July 1991 Chelle joined CGA and, today, as owner and Director, Chelle has helped shape CGA into a dynamic, paperless accountancy service that focuses on offering more: more ideas, more good advice, more care and attention.

Responsible for the direction of CGA, Chelle brings an extra layer of consulting expertise across the challenges of running your own business and getting the balance and numbers right. Unofficially known as the ‘Head of Non-compliance’, Chelle can add pounds to your bottom line, over and above the more usual tax and accounting compliancy that comes as standard.

Passionate about horse racing and Rugby Union, Chelle inhabits the Knavesmire and Twickenham, enjoys a good Zumba party and Fight Fit, as well as regular eye watering challenges ticked off her bucket list, including jumping out of planes, zorbing and aerial assault courses. If Chelle has to relax it’s with a good bottle of wine and a thriller.

Follow Chelle on Twitter @Chelle_Thirsk  and view her LinkedIn profile here

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FCCA – Fellow Chartered Certificate Accountants
ATT – Association of Tax Technicians
FMAAT – Fellow Member of Association of Accounting Technicians

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Claire Barnard FCCA CTA ATT(Fellow) FMAAT

Claire joined CGA in 1998 and has made herself indispensible ever since. Expert in Xero, SAGE and Freeagent, Claire focuses on all areas of compliance to ensure that your accountancy systems are fit for purpose; providing you with the right information to make informed choices and to help make your accounting year as smooth and effortless as possible.

With an unofficial title of ‘Head of Compliance’, as far as Claire is concerned the less you have to worry about the better.

A huge sports fan, Claire is a Liverpool supporter and season ticket holder for York City, holding her own as a manager in several football fantasy leagues, including our own CGA league. Claire loves an annual jaunt to Cheltenham for the Gold Cup and confesses to being a Zumba and soup addict (but not at the same time). Keeping fit helps balance the relaxing nights out with friends over a good bottle of wine and a cracking curry.

View Claire’s LinkedIn profile here

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FCCA – Fellow Chartered Certificate Accountants
CTA –  Chartered Tax Adviser
ATT – Association of Tax Technicians
FMAAT – Fellow Member of Association of Accounting Technicians