Whitehead & Aldrich

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Whitehead & Aldrich We began as accountants in Preston in 1906, but we’re not stuck in the past. We aim to provide a modern approach to Accountancy - adding value to YOUR business.

Accounting practices may have changed and technology has certainly moved on but our fundamental values of customer support, along with our determination to keep up to date. Whitehead & Aldrich are proactive Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors based in Preston, Lancashire. Also follow us on Twitter

The plants outside might be looking a little autumnal, but the office plants are looking great. Mostly... ⁠⁠Our offices ...
16/10/2026

The plants outside might be looking a little autumnal, but the office plants are looking great. Mostly... ⁠
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Our offices aren't just 'offices'. Ribblesdale Place was once a traditional home, fitted with a dumb waiter, servants entrance and garden. We still use the garden at least!⁠
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What we're trying to say, is that we offer a relaxing environment featuring sofas, biscuits and endless cups of tea 🫖

We're always just a call, email or quick visit away 👋⁠⁠There's no point mulling over a question about reconciling an inv...
15/10/2026

We're always just a call, email or quick visit away 👋⁠
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There's no point mulling over a question about reconciling an invoice or payroll when you can just talk to the experts. ⁠
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Would you like to discuss your accounting needs?

We recommend Xero to all our clients.⁠⁠Track spending, generate branded invoices, record projects, manage inventory, tra...
13/10/2026

We recommend Xero to all our clients.⁠
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Track spending, generate branded invoices, record projects, manage inventory, track milage all in one place. ⁠
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If you would like to explore Xero, we would be more than happy to help. Call us to arrange a consultation, we'll bring the biscuits.

See the team behind your accounts in action 👏⁠⁠Real people, real offices, real meeting rooms and an ample supply of bisc...
07/10/2026

See the team behind your accounts in action 👏⁠
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Real people, real offices, real meeting rooms and an ample supply of biscuits.⁠
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Everything you need for a jolly good accounts meeting!

Is this the greatest Wallace & Gromit villain of all time? ⁠⁠Feather's is certainly tied in top position for us. It's a ...
02/10/2026

Is this the greatest Wallace & Gromit villain of all time? ⁠
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Feather's is certainly tied in top position for us. It's a tie with Preston, the robot dog who goes rogue in 'a close shave'! ⁠
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We don't believe a Preston statue is coming to Preston but we do have an incredible Feathers McGraw onsite and just a short walk from our offices... so we can keep an eye on him 👀

Is your desk more paperwork than desk?⁠⁠It's easy for receipts, invoices are quotes to get lost in the chaos. But with X...
30/09/2026

Is your desk more paperwork than desk?⁠
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It's easy for receipts, invoices are quotes to get lost in the chaos. But with Xero, you can manage them before they hit the desk.⁠
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Create quotes and turn them into invoices when they're approved. Snap pictures of receipts and invoices before they get folded into a pocket, never to been seen again. ⁠
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Give yourself one less thing to worry about. Explore Xero!

It's true, not everyone looks forward to meeting with their accountants. Hard to believe isn't it? 😜⁠⁠But we take a more...
25/09/2026

It's true, not everyone looks forward to meeting with their accountants. Hard to believe isn't it? 😜⁠
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But we take a more personal approach, it's not just about the numbers. It's about the person behind the numbers.⁠
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If you're looking for an accountant who's good with numbers... and people, look no further!

Two screens, one keyboard, two calculators, five highlighters and a cuppa. Accountant mode re-engaged following a weeken...
21/09/2026

Two screens, one keyboard, two calculators, five highlighters and a cuppa. Accountant mode re-engaged following a weekend of non bean counter activities 🙊⁠
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If your weekends are currently spent catching up with bookkeeping, reconciling receipts or sorting payroll, maybe it's time to delegate. ⁠
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We can help with everything from bookkeeping and VAT returns to payroll support. Everything you would expect from an accountancy firm and more!

Monday mornings in the office. Highlighters in colour order, coffee brewed, laptops at the ready. Another week of bean c...
14/09/2026

Monday mornings in the office. Highlighters in colour order, coffee brewed, laptops at the ready. Another week of bean counting begins 👌⁠
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Bookkeeping, payroll, VAT returns, Xero, auditing, forecasting, planning. You can rely on us for all things accounting. We're your Preston based team with over 100 years of heritage behind us.

This might come as a surprise to you, but accounting can be dull. Not everyone likes bookkeeping, Excel sheets and formu...
11/09/2026

This might come as a surprise to you, but accounting can be dull. Not everyone likes bookkeeping, Excel sheets and formulas! Hard to believe, right?⁠
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We take the numbers seriously but we also add some personality!⁠
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Don't believe us? Check out our reviews!

Address

5 Ribblesdale Place
Preston
PR18BZ

Opening Hours

Monday 8:45am - 5:15pm
Tuesday 8:45am - 5:15pm
Wednesday 8:45am - 5:15pm
Thursday 8:45am - 5:15pm
Friday 8:45am - 5:15pm

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