Your local accountants, business and financial advisers in Settle and across the Yorkshire Dales

From our office in the heart of Settle, Armstrong Watson provides expert, partner-led support to the family and owner-managed businesses that are the lifeblood of the Yorkshire Dales. Building on the trusted legacy of Haworths, our team is committed to providing the same personalised service clients have known for years, now backed by the extensive resources of a leading regional firm.

Our goal is to share your vision and help you prosper. We work with you to ensure your business is not only compliant, but also tax-efficient and perfectly positioned for a successful future.

Specialist advisers to the Dales’ economy

Our Settle team has a deep-rooted understanding of the sectors that define our unique landscape. We offer specialist, tailored advice for:

• Agriculture & landed estates: With extensive experience in the farming community, we provide expert guidance on everything from farm accounts and tax planning to succession strategies, diversification, and environmental schemes.
• Hospitality & tourism: We support holiday parks, pubs, B&Bs, and attractions across the Dales, helping them to manage seasonality, control costs, and maximise profitability.
• Family & owner-managed businesses: We provide tailored support for the unique dynamics of family-run businesses across all sectors, helping you to build and protect your legacy.

Our services: Designed for your business

We offer a complete range of financial services from our Settle office, designed to give you peace of mind and a clear path forward.

• Accounting & audit: Meticulous accounting and compliance services, tailored to the size of your business.
• Bespoke tax planning: Strategic advice for your business and your family to ensure you operate in the most tax-efficient way.
• Business funding & strategy: We go beyond the numbers, acting as your trusted adviser to help you identify goals, secure funding, and unlock opportunities.
• Financial planning & wealth management: Helping you to manage, protect, and grow your personal wealth for a secure future.
• Cloud accounting & technology: As Xero-certified advisers, we can streamline your bookkeeping with the latest app technology, saving you time and providing real-time financial insights.

Why choose Armstrong Watson Settle?

• The trusted legacy of Haworths: We continue the tradition of providing a personalised, local service, now with the enhanced capabilities of a larger firm.
• Unrivalled local expertise: Our team lives and works in the Yorkshire Dales. We have proven, in-depth expertise in the agricultural and tourism sectors that are vital to our community.
• A personal, partner-led approach: You will work directly with experienced partners and a familiar local team who are invested in your success.
• Local knowledge, regional strength: You get the best of both worlds: a dedicated local team, backed by the skills and specialists of a leading regional organisation.