Thompson Wright

Name

Thompson Wright

Legal name

Thompson Wright Limited

Website

https://thompsonwright.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Newcastle Under Lyme

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Accountancy Services: Fee-based professional services covering accounts preparation, tax compliance and planning, audit, payroll, and business advisory. Services are tailored to each client's needs and delivered by qualified chartered accountants. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.
2. Transaction Advisory Services: Specialist advisory for business sales, acquisitions, due diligence, and corporate restructuring. Revenue is generated through project-based professional fees.
3. R&D Tax Relief Claims: Assistance with Research & Development tax credit applications, typically billed as a percentage of the claimed relief or fixed project fees.
4. Grant Acquisition Support: Support and guidance for businesses seeking government grants, with the firm assisting with applications to local authorities and government programmes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Thompson Wright is a UK chartered accountancy firm providing tax compliance and planning, accounts preparation, statutory and specialist audits, payroll, cloud accounting implementation, R&D tax relief claims, transaction advisory (M&A due diligence), HMRC investigation support, and wealth management to SMEs, owner-managed businesses, startups, not-for-profits, solicitors, contractors, and larger organisations. The firm delivers services through three regional offices and supports clients with proprietary client tools (TW Taxapp, Grant Hub) plus third-party cloud accounting platforms (Xero, Sage, KashFlow, QuickBooks, IRIS Openspace).

Product overview

Thompson Wright is a chartered accounting firm offering a comprehensive suite of accountancy, tax, and advisory services for individuals, startups, SMEs, and large corporate organisations. The firm operates as a unified professional services practice rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Core service lines include business tax planning, personal tax services, audit and assurance, cloud accounting solutions, R&D tax relief claims, transaction advisory services, and HMRC investigation support. The firm also provides specialized sector services for not-for-profits, solicitors, contractors, and construction businesses. Thompson Wright has developed proprietary client-facing digital tools including the TW Taxapp (web-based tax information and calculator application), Grant Hub (grant funding resource), and Online Calculators. The firm integrates with multiple cloud accounting platforms (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, KashFlow, IRIS Openspace) and supports Making Tax Digital compliance. Thompson Wright's service model combines human advisory expertise with cloud-based technology solutions, positioning the firm as a technology-enabled accountancy practice rather than a pure software product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TW TaxApp: A modern web-based tax application providing tax calculators, key tax dates, tax tips, mileage tracker, and expenses tracker for clients.

Products and services

• Cloud Accounting Solutions Comprehensive cloud accounting service combining chartered accountancy expertise with cloud-based software platforms (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, KashFlow) for efficient business administration, including software selection, on-site implementation, team training, and ongoing remote monitoring.
• Business Tax Services Corporate tax planning including corporation tax, VAT, R&D tax relief, capital gains tax, IR35, and Making Tax Digital compliance for limited companies, partnerships, and owner-managed businesses.
• Personal Tax Services Individual tax planning and compliance including income tax, inheritance tax, trusts and estates, property tax, and wealth planning for personal clients.
• R&D Tax Relief Claims Research and Development tax credit assistance including reviewing existing claims and implementing new processes to enhance future claims for tech, innovation, and R&D-intensive SMEs, typically billed as a percentage of the claimed relief or fixed project fees.
• Transaction Advisory Services Comprehensive deal support including financial due diligence, commercial due diligence, tax structuring, vendor due diligence, and post-deal integration for business acquisitions, sales, management buyouts/ins, and corporate restructuring.
• Audit and Assurance Statutory and specialist audits delivering robust quality audits equivalent to national firms, serving owner-managed businesses, larger corporates, and not-for-profit entities.
• HMRC Investigation Support Tax investigation services including HMRC representation, managing information flow, negotiating penalties, and achieving favourable outcomes in HMRC enquiries.
• Not-for-Profit and Co-operative Services Specialist support for co-operatives, charities, and community interest companies including compliance, governance, tax planning, and growth strategies aligned with mission-driven values.
• Solicitors Accounts Rules Services Specialist accounting support for law firms ensuring compliance with SRA Accounts Rules 2019, including audit, assurance, client money management, and tax planning for the legal sector.
• Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) Support Comprehensive CIS compliance support including registration, tax planning, monthly return submissions, and HMRC compliance for construction businesses and subcontractors.
• Self-Employed and Contractor Services Specialist support for contractors and freelancers including IR35 compliance, digital accounting, tax return preparation, and expense management for the self-employed.
• International Services International accounting and business support through Abacus Worldwide membership, providing access to accountants and lawyers across the globe for overseas expansion, cross-border transactions, and international tax advice.
• Exit Planning and Business Sale Business exit strategies including sale preparation, Employee Ownership Trust structures, family succession planning, and third-party sale support for owner-managers planning to exit their business.
• Company Secretarial Services Statutory compliance services including confirmation statements, company filings, change of year-end, director ID verification, and share transactions handled through IRIS and Inform Direct systems.
• Startup Business Support Comprehensive startup services including business structure advice, business plans, grant funding assistance, raising finance, bookkeeping setup, accounts, payroll, tax compliance, and R&D tax credits for new businesses.
• Payroll Bureau Services Managed payroll services handling PAYE, National Insurance Contributions, and compliance with auto-enrolment pension obligations for employer clients.
• Wealth Management Integrated wealth planning working alongside tax experts to formulate tax-efficient plans including pension drawdown, retirement strategies, estate planning, and investment recommendations for personal clients.
• Grant Acquisition Support Support and guidance for businesses seeking government grants, with the firm assisting with applications to local authorities and government programmes to help clients secure growth capital.

Quantifiable outcome

• R&D tax relief claim of over £100,000 secured for a tech sector client in a single year, following £77,000 the prior year
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• XerocoreTechnology or IntegrationThompson Wright is a Xero Platinum Partner, certified to implement, configure, and support the Xero cloud accounting platform for clients. The firm provides software selection guidance, on-site implementation, team training, and ongoing monitoring for Xero clients.
• SagecoreTechnology or IntegrationThompson Wright provides Sage cloud accounting implementation and support services, offering clients access to Sage through its client portal alongside Xero, KashFlow, and Iris Openspace.
• KashFlowcoreTechnology or IntegrationThompson Wright is KashFlow Connected, providing implementation and bookkeeping support for KashFlow clients with integration through the firm.
• Iris OpenspacecoreTechnology or IntegrationThompson Wright provides Iris Openspace client portal access, enabling secure document sharing and collaboration between the firm and its clients.
• Iris (IRIS Software Group)coreTechnology or IntegrationThompson Wright uses IRIS software for company secretarial filings, tax return submissions, and confirmation statements. The firm is experienced with IRIS and Inform Direct for statutory compliance work.
• Abacus WorldwidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThompson Wright is a member of Abacus Worldwide, an international association of accountants and lawyers. This membership enables the firm to connect UK clients with vetted international advisors across the globe for cross-border financial, legal, and tax advisory services, and vice versa for international clients seeking UK expertise.
• Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)coreOthersThompson Wright is a member firm regulated by ICAEW. Thompson Wright Limited and Thompson Wright (Hale) Limited are authorised for investment business activities, and Thompson Wright (Audit) Limited is registered to carry out audit work in the UK. Multiple directors hold ICAEW (FCA) qualifications.
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)coreOthersThompson Wright is an ACCA member firm and an ACCA-approved training employer. Multiple staff hold ACCA qualifications. The firm provides ACA training support as an IRIS member firm.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Azets: Fast-growing UK top-20 accountancy and advisory firm with a strong regional office model, deep tax and R&D practices, and active acquisition strategy. Comparable on customer profile (UK SMEs and owner-managed businesses), service breadth (tax, audit, advisory), and multi-office UK footprint.
• UHY Hacker Young: Mid-tier UK chartered accountancy firm and member of the global UHY network, serving SMEs and mid-market corporates with tax, audit, and advisory services. Comparable on mid-tier UK positioning, client profile, and international referral capability via Abacus-style network membership.
• Moore Kingston Smith: Mid-tier UK chartered accountancy firm providing tax, audit, R&D, and advisory services to SMEs, charities, and owner-managed businesses in London and the South East. Comparable in client profile, R&D tax specialism, and not-for-profit expertise to Thompson Wright.
• Begbies Traynor: UK top-20 chartered accountancy firm serving SMEs, corporate clients, and individuals across the UK with tax, audit, business recovery, and corporate finance services. Directly comparable on service mix, client segment, and regional UK coverage.
• MHA MacIntyre Hudson: Top-20 UK chartered accountancy firm offering tax, audit, advisory, and R&D services to SMEs and mid-market clients across multiple UK regions. Directly comparable to Thompson Wright on service mix, regional-mid-market positioning, and involvement in the Accountancy Age rankings.
• Bishop Fleming: Top-50 UK chartered accountants specialising in owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and not-for-profit clients, with strong tax and advisory focus. Comparable to Thompson Wright on customer profile, service mix, and partner-led advisory model.

Broad incumbents

• Mazars UK: Top-10 UK audit, tax, and advisory firm within the global Mazars / Forvis network, serving mid-market and corporate clients. Overlapping on tax and advisory services to owner-managed businesses but operating at significantly larger scale than Thompson Wright.
• BDO UK: Top-tier UK audit, tax, and advisory practice within the global BDO network, serving mid-market and large clients. Overlapping on SME and mid-market advisory, audit, and R&D tax services but operating at substantially larger scale and scope.
• RSM UK: Top-10 UK audit, tax, and consulting firm providing advisory services to mid-market clients nationally. Comparable service overlap on tax, audit, transaction advisory, and R&D but with broader geographic reach and scale.
• Crowe UK: Top-10 UK audit, tax, and advisory firm serving mid-market and large corporates with a much broader geographic and capability footprint than Thompson Wright. Comparable in offering core services to mid-market UK clients but significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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