Chris Tindle
Partner
Accounts & Business Advisory Partner
I am an Accounts & Business Advisory Partner specialising in supporting owner-managed businesses and SMEs. I take great pride in building strong relationships with clients and providing practical, commercially focused advice that goes beyond simply meeting statutory compliance requirements. My aim is to help businesses understand their financial position, identify opportunities for growth, and achieve their long-term objectives.
I believe that accountancy should be straightforward and accessible. Rather than over complicating matters, I work closely with clients to explain financial information in plain English, helping them make informed decisions with confidence. I lead the Accounts Department across our Newcastle and Durham offices, supporting both our clients and team members to deliver exceptional service.
I work with a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from sole traders and start-up businesses through to established companies operating just below the audit threshold. My expertise includes statutory accounts preparation, management reporting and business advisory services, ensuring clients receive both the compliance support and commercial insight they need to succeed.
Over the course of my career, I have developed experience across a wide range of sectors, including:
This breadth of experience enables me to understand the specific challenges and opportunities faced by businesses in different industries and provide advice tailored to their individual circumstances.
A significant part of my role involves working closely with owner-managed businesses. I enjoy sitting down with business owners, understanding their goals and discussing how their business is performing. These conversations often extend beyond the numbers, helping clients identify opportunities to improve profitability, manage cash flow and plan for the future.
I am also passionate about helping clients reduce their tax liabilities through effective planning and ensuring they are aware of the reliefs and opportunities available to them. The variety of advisory work is one of the aspects I enjoy most, and I am currently working alongside our Corporate Finance team on several business sale and transaction projects.
I have worked in the accountancy profession for over 20 years and have seen significant changes in both the regulatory landscape and the way businesses operate. Throughout my career, I have primarily specialised in audit and accounts, working for smaller accountancy firms where I developed a strong understanding of the challenges faced by SMEs.
In 2016, I became a partner in my own firm, providing me with first-hand experience of the opportunities and pressures that come with business ownership. This perspective enables me to relate closely to my clients and provide practical advice based on real-world experience. Having faced many of the same challenges myself, I am well placed to support business owners as they navigate the issues and opportunities that arise throughout their business journey.
Member of the ICAEW since 2009, have FCA status, Audit Qualified, BFP
