Our Story & Values
We’ve been supporting individuals and businesses for over 35 years as ‘Accountants You Can Talk To’, with practical advice, personal service and values that haven’t changed.
A Family-Run Firm with History
Hanley & Co is grounded in the idea that accountancy should be personal, practical and honest. Our long-standing team has built trusted relationships with clients across generations.
A Personal Approach, Every Time
We take the time to understand you and your business. With direct and easy access to qualified advisors and consistent support throughout the year, you’re never just a number to us.
What We Stand For
We value trust, transparency and care. That means no jargon, no surprises and no cutting corners. Just straight-talking advice from a team that genuinely cares.
Built on Relationships, Focused on the Future
At Hanley & Co, we’re proud of our roots and excited about what’s next. Whether we’re helping a new business get off the ground or guiding long-time clients through complex decisions, our goal is always the same, to be a reliable partner that you can count on. Our success has never been about growth for growth’s sake. It’s about doing right by the people we work with.
1989
Dean and Ann Logan start running Hanley & Co from Ashton-under-Lyne, with a team of 4 accountants and tax advisors.
1995
Hanley & Co relocates to larger premises in Ashton-under-Lyne to accommodate the Practice’s growth.
2000
A second office is opened, serving clients across Blackpool and Fylde.
2001 and 2002
Paul, Debbie and Michael join us as ‘apprentices’ to complete their accountancy qualifications. We are delighted they are still with us today, as valued members of our Accounts and Tax Teams
2009
Gina (Dean and Ann’s daughter) graduates with a BSc(Hons) in Business Studies from the prestigious Lancaster University Management School, and joins Hanley & Co in the payroll department. She commences her ACCA studies at Manchester Met.
2013
Gina qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant with the ACCA and also completes several advanced tax examinations for the Chartered Tax Advisor qualification.
2015
Rachel is warmly welcomed to our Accounts Team, to support our sole trader clients.
2018
Gina qualifies as a Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants and gains her own practicing certificate with the ICAEW.
2020
Transition to cloud-based systems and re-locate the Ashton-under-Lyne office to the iconic Ashton Old Baths building.
2020-2021
Tracy, Francesca and Nicola are warmly welcomed to our Accounts Team, to support our further growth.
2024
Celebrate 35 years of being ‘Accountants You Can Talk To’.
2025
Re-locate the Blackpool and Fylde office to larger premises on Whitehills Business Park, to support our continued growth.
2025 onwards
Watch this space 🙂 We would love for you to be part of our journey of being ‘Accountants You can Talk’
Speak to Gina Today
Let’s start a conversation. We’re here to help, with advice you can rely on and support you can trust.
Our Client Charter
Telephone and E-Mail Contact
Prompt advice and support from a Partner ‘throughout the year’.
Clearly Explained Fees
Some accountants offer menu pricing/fixed fees which we feel can be restrictive, and ‘groups’ clients. At Hanley & Co, we believe each client is ‘individual’, and their requirements should be assessed on an ‘individual basis’. We will make recommendations regarding your bookkeeping systems, quote fees for the work, and you will not receive unexpected bills from Hanley & Co.
Free initial Consultation
There are no time limits. Meetings will be at your convenience, at your place of business, home, or at one of our two offices in Ashton under Lyne or Blackpool. If you are based further afield, we presently have many clients with whom we work very well by telephone, e-mails and post.
Work Completed To Timescales
Assuming you provide the necessary information, we will complete all work promptly. We are proud to keep our record of never being to blame for a client receiving a penalty for non or late filing of a Self Assessment return, since their introduction many years ago.
Our Free Monthly Newsletter
Each issue is packed with tips and advice, informing you of up to date tax, financial and Hanley & Co changes, as they occur.
Free Tax and Business Development Guides
These contain rich, quality assured reports, along with updates and additions, which are available to all clients.
Website
We are totally committed to the ongoing development of our website, with the aim that it is friendly, informative and accurate, and an informative resource for all clients.
We listen to you
If you have any suggestions on how we can improve any aspect of our services we would be delighted to receive your feedback.
Proactive Tax Planning
Tax planning is an ongoing event and early strategic planning is critical. That’s why we are available to talk to our clients ‘throughout the year’.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Our services and advice are designed to help grow your business and to ensure you pay the minimum amount of tax. We are so confident of the quality of our services and advice, we offer you a 100% risk free satisfaction Guarantee. If, at any time, you are not completely happy with any aspect of our work, please discuss it with us within 30 days. If we can’t resolve the issue to your total satisfaction we won’t expect payment for that aspect of the work: you decide.