Care Homes.
Accountancy Support for Residential, Nursing and Care Providers.
Changing legislation, rising costs, staffing challenges, and the ongoing need to maintain high standards of care make it essential to have the right financial partner supporting your business.
Appleby Mall is a Wolverhampton-based trusted adviser to care providers across the UK. Whether you run a care home, domiciliary care service, or looked after children provision, our specialist accountants provide expert guidance, practical insight, and hands-on support to help you safeguard profitability, manage risk, and plan confidently for the future.
Our experience extends beyond financial management. We also support providers establishing new domiciliary care and looked after children services, with specialist knowledge of the financial and operational requirements involved in CQC and Ofsted registration applications. From business planning and financial forecasts to ongoing compliance and growth, we provide the advice and support you need at every stage of your journey.
Care Home Accountants.
How We Help.
We understand that care homes have a particular need when it comes to accountancy. Whether you operate a care home, domiciliary care service, or looked after children provision, we take the time to understand your business model, challenges, and long-term goals before delivering a tailored solution that fits your needs.
As Care Home & Healthcare Specialists based in Wolverhampton, we provide specialised financial management designed for the care sector. From high-volume payroll and VAT exemptions to capital investment in specialised equipment, our experienced team understands the unique financial and regulatory demands of healthcare providers. With practical advice, proactive support, and industry expertise, we help you stay compliant, improve profitability, and focus on delivering exceptional care.
Accountancy
Preparation of annual accounts, management accounts, and bookkeeping services, delivered clearly and efficiently.
Tax Planning & Reliefs
We support you in minimising corporation and income tax, while providing expert advice on capital allowances, VAT, and estate planning—helping you ensure you never pay more than necessary.
Acquisitions, Exits & Funding
Specialist support for buying or selling care homes, including due diligence, business valuations, funding advice, and the strategic structuring of transactions to achieve the best outcome.
Performance & Profitability
We provide benchmarking, forecasting, and cost-per-resident analysis to highlight opportunities for growth and improve operational efficiency.
Payroll, HR & Digital Solutions
We manage everything from payroll and pensions to cloud-based accounting systems, helping you streamline processes while staying firmly in control.
Specialist Sector Knowledge
We provide practical advice on CQC requirements, funding challenges, and navigating the complexities of care sector regulations.
Care Homes.
Why Choose Appleby Mall?
Decades of experience in the care sector – We know the pressures care home owners face and have the expertise to provide solutions that work in practice, not just on paper.
Personal, proactive approach – You’ll have a dedicated account manager or tax director who knows your business inside out and is always available when you need support.
The best of both worlds – We offer the personal service of a boutique firm, backed by the resources and expertise of a larger practice.
Clarity, not jargon – We communicate in plain English and focus on the issues that matter most to you.
Added value at every step – We work as your financial partner, supporting you to plan, adapt, and grow with confidence.
Don’t just take our word for it…
What our clients says
Appleby Mall were by my side during the purchase of my manufacturing business for vintage and classic car business. The whole transaction went smoothly and I was very impressed with the way the team professionally supported me through it. Over the last 18 years, Appleby Mall have organised my accounts, payroll and advice has been on hand whenever needed.
Dave Wood, Orson Equipment Limited
We’ve used Appleby Mall’s advice extensively in the past 16 years. They’ve advised us through a management buy-out and our conversion from paper based accounting to full use of the Xero system. They’ve worked with us to make the most of Xero’s functions, including reporting and reviewing profitability. The team also carry out bookkeeping, payroll and personal tax advice. They certainly feel like part of our team.
Glenn Davis, G A Fabrications (W’hall) Limited
We’ve worked with Appleby Mall for 5 years now. Appleby Mall have helped us with a lot in this time including guidance on our group structure, asset protection, tax planning and Sage. As a growing national business, it’s important for us to have a good team supporting us. Appleby Mall is that team and they have helped us in many ways. We thoroughly recommend their services.
Jeremy Good, WPC Solutions Limited
We are a busy family run business which has been around for over 30 years. For the past 16 years, Appleby Mall have been supporting us to reduce our tax bills and structure the business. The team are extremely helpful and we would recommend them to anyone going into business.
Mick & Paul Gower, J & M Tubes Limited
Appleby Mall helped reduce our complicated foreign tax bill by a substantial amount! We rate the team very highly and have found them to be friendly, professional and helpful – particularly with Xero, which is very user friendly but still occasionally needs the benefit of an expert user such as the team at Appleby Mall. We've been with Appleby Mall for 5 years - and the money we've saved means we will continue to work with them in the future.
Nigel Espin, Espin Hanson Limited
Appleby Mall are invaluable to my business. They have taken away the stress involved in keeping my accounts up to date. Not only do they look after my full accounts, they have also helped me look into ways to reduce my tax bill. I also use Xero and would recommend it to anyone in business.
Stephen Dyke, Coseley Electrical Services Limited
Want to get things started?
If you’re looking for accountants who understand the care sector and can help you manage today’s challenges while building a stronger tomorrow, Appleby Mall is here to help.