Nicholsons

Accountant · Newland House, The Point, Weaver Road, Lincoln,

  • Xero Migration

    Specialist

    Xero Migration
  • Making Tax Digital VAT Ready

    Specialist

    Making Tax Digital VAT Re…
  • Platinum champion partner

    Partner status

    Platinum champion partner
  • Partner since 2009

    Experience

    Partner since 2009
  • Xero payroll certified

    Certification

    Xero payroll certified
  • Xero advisor certified

    Certification

    Xero advisor certified

About us

Nicholsons Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers have been working with businesses within the Lincoln and East Midlands area since 1923 helping them with their finance, tax and accountancy affairs. Today we continue to provide these services to clients but recognize that business owners want more from the relationship they have with their most trusted adviser. We aim to help our clients succeed in business by offering a comprehensive business advisory service that provides support and proactive advice on a range of financial and commercial issues. By using Xero we can provide the foundations of our service by helping business owners get underneath the numbers and understand what makes their business tick.

Affiliations

  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

Meet the team

Nicholsons advisors: 45 - Xero certifications: 36

To become certified, advisors complete learning modules on Xero’s key features and pass a practical exam.

Stephanie Smith

Manager

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  • Xero advisor certified
    Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.
  • Xero payroll certified
    Has knowledge and experience of setting up payroll efficiently and ensuring a smooth payroll process.
  • Xero Migration
    Has training and expertise in switching clients to Xero.
  • Making Tax Digital VAT Ready
    Has training and expertise in helping UK businesses meet the HMRC requirements for Making Tax Digital for VAT.
  • Retail & ecommerce
    Has training and expertise in advising on apps for retail and ecommerce businesses.
  • Trade & construction
    Has training and expertise in advising on apps for trade and construction businesses.
  • 3 years Xerocon attendance

Steph has worked at Nicholsons since 2004 and takes the lead on migrating clients to Xero and providing training and support.

Simon Hall

Client Manager

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  • Xero advisor certified
    Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.
  • Xero payroll certified
    Has knowledge and experience of setting up payroll efficiently and ensuring a smooth payroll process.
  • Xero Migration
    Has training and expertise in switching clients to Xero.
  • Trade & construction
    Has training and expertise in advising on apps for trade and construction businesses.
  • Retail & ecommerce
    Has training and expertise in advising on apps for retail and ecommerce businesses.
  • Making Tax Digital VAT Ready
    Has training and expertise in helping UK businesses meet the HMRC requirements for Making Tax Digital for VAT.
  • Professional services
    Has training and expertise in advising on apps for professional services firms.
  • 2 years Xerocon attendance

Accountant for over 15 years and have a wide range of experience in dealing with all types of businesses and our Accounts Systems Specialist.

Nicholsons: Bank experience

Clients of Nicholsons connect to a range of banks via Xero. Nicholsons specialises in working with some of those banks; they can help with setting up bank feeds, and are knowledgeable about accessing bank loans and streamlining payments through Xero.

Bank connections

  • American Express (UK)
  • Bank of Scotland Commercial
  • Barclaycard Business
  • Barclays Business (UK)
  • Barclays Personal (UK)
  • Capital on Tap
  • HSBC Business (UK)
  • Handelsbanken
  • Lloyds Business (UK)
  • Monzo Business
  • NatWest
  • PayPal
  • Pleo
  • Santander (UK)
  • Soldo
  • Starling Bank
  • Stripe
  • TSB (UK)
  • The Co-operative Bank (UK)
  • Tide
  • Virgin Money (UK)

Nicholsons: Industry experience

Nicholsons works with businesses across a range of industries. They specialise in helping to choose apps that integrate with Xero to boost business performance for some of those industries.

Industry Specialist

  • Trade & construction

    Specialist

    Trade & construction
  • Professional services

    Specialist

    Professional services
  • Retail & ecommerce

    Specialist

    Retail & ecommerce

Industries Served

  • Real estate and hiring services
  • Education
  • Agriculture
  • Transportation and storage
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
  • Finance and insurance
  • Accommodation and hospitality
  • Media and communications
  • Repairs and personal services
  • Administration and support services
  • Professional services
  • Healthcare and social services
  • Arts and recreation
  • Marketing, advertising and consulting
  • Construction and trades

Nicholsons : App experience

Nicholsons serves clients who use 8 different apps that connect and integrate with Xero.

Connected apps

Find us

Nicholsons has offices in 2 locations

Lincoln,

Newland House, The Point, Weaver Road, Lincoln,

+44 1522 815100

Market Rasen

52 Queen Street, The Kings Head Office Suite , Market Rasen, LN8 3EN, England

+44 01673 842205

New to Xero? Nicholsons can help

Xero is beautiful online accounting software for smaller businesses. Nicholsons can help make your switch as smooth as possible.

Contact them to find out how they can help your business.

  • 4 Years Xerocon Attendance ?
    The firm shows a commitment to Xero and to professional development by having one or more of their people attend Xerocon, Xero’s annual global conference, for the number of years shown.
  • Partner since 2009
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