Craig Stratford
Audit & Accounts Director
1880
Fred Lockwood founded the firm in the same year that the ICAEW was founded by Royal Charter, originally practising from Moldgreen.
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As a small growing business, we rely heavily on the excellent support that we receive from Simpson Wood. They provide the expertise and assurance which allows us to focus on our clients and service.
Managing Director
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While always highly professional, Simpson Wood achieves a very personal service, which I have very much appreciated. The company has continued to modernise without losing any of the ethos of its traditions.
Simpson Wood successfully continues to offer first-class services in all respects. Over the years I have used all the services provided, so I speak with some authority when I say that these have always been excellent.
The team is approachable and only ever a phone call away, which is so important. I know that Simpson Wood is working with us, as well as for us. I have no hesitation in recommending Simpson Wood to anyone who needs an accountancy service.
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Quality and Experience
At Simpson Wood we take care of all your financial requirements, looking after both your business and you individually - from the numerous legal compliance issues, to the more complex business and tax advisory matters, alongside your individual needs.
We want to build a long term partnership with you to help, support and advise you on all financial matters throughout your business and personal life.
For more information on how we can help you and our range of services and solutions for you and your business, please look around our website.
Meet the Team
1909
Fred Lockwood retired and Henry V Wood became a partner, joined by Ralph Turner and George Lockwood resulting in the firm's name being changed to Lockwood Turner & Wood.
1913
The firm moved into its current premises at Bank Chambers, Market Street which also became the site of the Huddersfield Stock Exchange, shortly before George Lockwood was called up for military service in 1914.
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1939
The Second World War resulted in some staff enlisting, whilst others took on duties at home, including having to remain in Bank Chambers overnight.
1954
The firm's name changed to Simpson Wood & Co when the two partners of the firm were Harold Simpson and Raymond Wood, and has remained virtually unchanged since then reflecting the history of the two families' involvement in the firm which stretched over 90 years.
1970
Simpson Wood & Co merged with Wood & Hoyle which brought back John Hoyle and Frank Laycock, who had both previously worked at Simpson Wood, and now returned as partners.
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1980
The firm celebrated its centenary which coincided with the retirement of Raymond Wood. It also opened an office in Penistone and its name was changed to Simpson Wood.
2003
The firm set up Simpson Wood (Financial Services) Limited with Neil Duthie as managing director, to deal with the increasing work in this area in order to expand the services we were able to offer clients.
2011
The partnership continues to expand and improve the services provided to clients, including tax planning, will writing, academy schools, and a movement towards social media communication.
2017
Simpson Wood merged with Bamforth & Co of Slaithwaite to provide further expertise to its combined client base. As well as continuing to offer further tax planning and financial services, we now also offer undertake more management accounts work, HR/Employment services, and will writing.
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