Read about A Wood and Co, Burslem Accountants

About us

A Wood and Co was first established in 1927 and today, we continue to build on our enviable reputation for providing excellent advice and first class service to our business and personal clients alike.

We have many clients in the local community and service businesses, small and large, across many sectors.

  • the professions
  • the service sector
  • the construction industry
  • manufacturers and
  • retailers

The Partners

As well as accountancy and tax skills, our two partners also have individual specialisms which enable us to provide clients with a first class tailored service. With our wealth of experience we pride ourselves on delivering an unparalleled service to all clients, whatever their size or sector.

In addition to traditional accounting and tax services we also provide advice on how to improve and develop your business. Whether you need an integrated business strategy, access to specialist tax advice we are here to help you achieve your goals.

Andrew Riley

Andrew joined A Wood and Co in 1993, becoming partner in 2000. Andrew, trained with KPMG and has a very broad accountancy background enabling him to have many specialisms, working with both large and small businesses.

Chris Parry

Chris joined A Wood and Co in 1999 before becoming a partner in 2009, Chris specialises in small to medium private/family owned businesses.


For the more complex areas A Wood and Co also has the tax expertise of Mike Plant to call on, Mike specialises in tax and has over 30 years experience of Personal, Trust, Capital Gains, Inheritance and Corporation Tax.

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