Whitehaven Chartered Accountants – Tax, Accounts & Business Advice

I have been working with Lamont Pridmore for almost 30 years. They have been a huge help in securing 3i finance and restructuring my business and have carried out consistently great tax work over the years. The team will always have a solution and offer cost effective advice when asked, there is really nothing they can’t do! I have and will always refer people to Lamont Pridmore as they are in my opinion a leading firm.

I first approached Lamont Pridmore 20 years ago on the recommendation of a business associate. As I was in my early years of business, they have been instrumental to my success from start-up phase to where I am now – hopefully turning over more than £1 million this year.

The team have helped my business tremendously; their vast knowledge of corporate tax and VAT accounting means that I am not worried about compliance or being given the wrong information. This has enabled me to grow my business without having to stress about annual tax returns and other financial issues which would have distracted me. They have also gone above and beyond to learn about me, my business and the industry I work in. If I had to sum up my experience with Lamont Pridmore in one word, it would be “RELIEF”!  

I would recommend Lamont Pridmore 100 per cent and why is simple: “They are the best.”

I first approached Lamont Pridmore because I was entering the hospitality sector for the first time and needed specific advice.

Having managed successful manufacturing businesses in the past, I knew first hand that a good accountant is essential to any business.

The team was able to explain to me the industry-specifics of cashflow, P&L, investment strategy, exit and succession plans and VAT using a wealth of knowledge. This was vital as I needed to understand the seasonal implications of trading.

Lamont Pridmore stands out from the crowd because they genuinely wanted to get to know us and make sure that they understood our business objectives. Each year when we reviewed our finances they gave us as much time as necessary to discuss performance and offer advice to further develop the business.

They were able to demonstrate the benefits of improving over the first few years and avoiding heavy borrowing. They were also very knowledgeable about reclaiming taxes paid during the years our business was making a loss.

This has helped us improve the profitability of the business which ultimately helped when we came to sell the business, but not before recommending Lamont Pridmore to the new owner!

We first approached Lamont Pridmore on a recommendation. The partners have given us proactive advice on financial matters and given support within business development, and I am pleased to say the results have been excellent.

We worked together to create a strategy for growth, and increased monitoring of business performance provided the feedback we required to make sure funds were available to invest and cash flow did not become stretched.

We appreciate Lamont Pridmore’s proactive approach, their understanding of our sector and individual business requirements, and the approachability and professionalism of staff.
Would we recommend Lamont Pridmore? Yes, because I am fully confident that the team can have a positive effect in helping drive businesses forward as they have with us.

I’d worked with other accountants in the past, but with Chris Lamont it’s really personal – he actually understands the business and shows that he actually cares about it. He has helped us with tenders and with putting together promotional material to hand out to prospective clients.

He is also available in the evenings and at weekends if I need to get hold of him. He goes above and beyond what you would expect of an accountant and I would unreservedly recommend him to anyone. I think he’s the bee’s knees.

Phil Ellwood and his team were able to come up with accurate projections so I knew exactly how many rooms I would have to have occupied over the season and how much we could afford to spend [when deciding to change our business model]. Everybody at Lamont Pridmore has always been very helpful and encouraging, often offering advice that has made a big difference to our business. Our first year has been good so far and having the projections means we know what we need to do. I would happily recommend their services to anyone if I got the opportunity to.

I find accounts and accounting complicated but Lamont Pridmore have helped me a lot and I really look forward to our quarterly face-to-face meetings and the ability to talk about the bigger picture. Lamont Pridmore have a lot of local knowledge, which has been very helpful. I had been with a larger national accountancy firm before and they just didn’t seem to understand all of my requirements. I am very happy with the service I receive from them and I always get a quick response should I have a question or query.

With Lamont Pridmore, you almost feel like part of a family and you are treated the same no matter how big or small your business, you still get the same excellent level of service. They have helped us save a big chunk off our tax payments and they have really helped us grow as a business. I would certainly recommend them to other businesses.

We find Graham Lamont very approachable and his understanding of small business very helpful. We had severe cash-flow problems five or six years ago and Lamont Pridmore were very helpful in helping us control this issue. Our working relationship with Lamont Pridmore’s team is excellent. They have always been there to provide support and advice to help with any issues. We hope to sell the business and they will be providing us with help throughout the process. We would happily recommend them to any other business.

Lamont Pridmore are a local firm and family based so they understand the requirements of our business. We were unhappy with our previous accountants and we liked Lamont Pridmore’s approach. In the past we have occasionally lost contracts and Lamont Pridmore have helped us assess what went wrong and provided advice to help us cut costs and improve procedures for the future. Nothing is too much trouble for Stuart Edger, the managing director of our local branch in Whitehaven, and he always does his best to make himself available with good communication. We would definitely recommend them to other firms looking for an accountant.

We were recommended to join Lamont Pridmore and they have always given us excellent service. They run a very professional business themselves, this probably makes them well placed to advise the businesses they partner with – they practice what they preach (and set a high bench-mark doing it). Chris Lamont is very personable and easy to work with. He is wired into a more global view of the wider business world than just our county. He always brings effective advice for all areas of our business. I consider Lamont Pridmore as an integral part of our company team.

Lamont Pridmore’s genuine enthusiasm to help positively develop the many different aspects of my business, including catering, retail, accommodation and visitor attractions, has been invaluable. In particular, Graham Lamont’s knowledge and enthusiasm has had a very positive impact through building my confidence to take positive action to improve my business. As Lamont Pridmore employs very helpful members of staff, who are knowledgeable and deal with my enquiries in a professional manner, I would be happy to recommend them. Unlike many businesses in today’s world, I find it refreshing to work with a firm that deals promptly and efficiently with my questions and problems.

Lamont Pridmore worked very closely with the board of directors and involved us in the development of our business plan. As a result of this, we understand what is happening and have a better understanding of the business. It helped us focus and make the tough decisions we had been putting off. I feel they have got our business interests at heart, and don’t just see us as a cash cow, which is what I felt with our previous accountant. I have always found their work to be excellent and can see the value added to my business, so I trust them even more.

My business is growing quickly and Lamont Pridmore are always available to quickly offer advice on any of my expansion ideas. I feel that they understand my business, aspirations and goals which makes me feel as though they are on my side when it comes to trying to find innovative solutions to the business challenges I face. They never just provide me with a technical answer to a question but instead strive to find innovative solutions to ensure that my business is improved or I pay as little tax as possible. I get fantastic value for money from the firm and I tell everyone who will listen how good they are.

I approached Lamont Pridmore because I was not satisfied I was getting the right service from our previous accountancy firm.

Lamont Pridmore helped me by clearly explaining what they could provide for us, which staff members they had for specific areas and the costs that would be involved. The changeover was seamless and the help and support offered made it clear we had made the right decision.

One thing I liked was their honesty, recommendations and clear and concise information. They took the time to make sure I understood what was going on and still do. I also like that they can explain things to me in a way I understand.

I found the experience to be the best thing we have ever done for our business and Lamont Pridmore has helped us grow and progress things forward, saving us hassle and time to focus on the running of our business without getting bogged down by the paper work!

I would recommend Lamont Pridmore to people who need a professional accountancy service but that still want that personal service and to deal with honest and down to earth people.

We approached Lamont Pridmore because we wanted a local firm who we could easily meet with and ask for additional support where required.  We were also looking for competitive pricing on our annual audit and were aware of other businesses that had used them successfully.

Overall, Lamont Pridmore has provided an excellent service. Compared to larger organisations, we have saved money and had much better assistance. Questions are answered quickly and they are happy to provide assistance without recharging every email and phone call. They are a very professional and helpful team, and we are extremely pleased we switched our services to them.

We would highly recommend Lamont Pridmore. They do a good job at a fair price.