Accounting. Rebooted.
In Selby.
We are not generic old-school accountants; we’re here to become your business partners and will strive to see you succeed every step of the way.
500+
UK clients
Award-winning
as voted by accountants
Xero & QuickBooks
certified
Selby
We champion local businesses. Accounting built around Selby’s family firms – local enough to care, big enough to invest in new service delivery and technology.
At a glance
Ascendant Accountants is an award-winning accountancy firm in Selby
Services: Accounts, tax returns, bookkeeping, VAT and payroll — with specialist support on tap when you need it.
Who for: Local businesses, family firms and owner-managed businesses across Selby, York, Goole and North Yorkshire.
Pricing: fixed monthly plans from £30/month for individuals and £79/month for businesses.
Where: 50 Micklegate, Selby YO8 4EQ — in the heart of town, a short walk from the station.
Led by:Wes Nunns ACMA, CGMA — Managing Director, Northern Region. Known to many locally as Nunns Accounting — same team, same family-firm values, now part of Ascendant.
Fixed monthly prices. No surprises.
Know exactly what you’ll pay, every month. Plans flex as your business grows — and everything includes real humans you can call.
Finding us
Easy to reach, easy to park, easy to work with
By train
Selby station is a short walk away — direct services to Leeds, York, Hull and London. Come out of the station and you’re practically on Micklegate.
By car
We’re where the A63 meets the A19, with the Selby bypass on the doorstep. Park at Micklegate or Back Micklegate car parks — both a minute’s walk from the office.
Need a cab?
Local taxi firm: Station Taxis of Selby — 01757 702567. Tell them 50 Micklegate — everyone knows it.
Big firm, local roots. The capability of a serious national firm, with the warmth of the local team you already trust — every office, every time.
Award-winning
Accounting Excellence Awards 2026 finalists — Mid-Tier Firm of the Year and Deal of the Year.
“My team is here to serve you. We answer the phone, we explain things properly, and we treat your deadlines like our own.”
Wes Nunns ACMA, CGMA · MD, Northern Region
Your local expert
Wes Nunns ACMA, CGMA
Managing Director, Northern Region — based right here in Selby
Wes leads Ascendant’s Northern Region from 50 Micklegate. He’s held senior finance roles in industry as well as practice, and brings a family-firm ethos to every client — the same values Selby has known the team for as Nunns. He loves counting beans and helping people, in that order or the other.
What we do here
The everyday stuff, done brilliantly
Accounts filed on time, tax that never surprises you, and numbers you actually understand. That’s the foundation — everything else is optional.
Accounts & Tax Returns
Year-end accounts and tax returns sorted properly and filed on time, with advice in plain English along the way.
Bookkeeping & VAT
Clean, up-to-date books on Xero or QuickBooks, and VAT returns handled without the headaches.
Payroll
Your team paid correctly and on time, every time — payslips, pensions and HMRC all handled.
Self Assessment
Personal tax returns done properly and filed on time — no January panic, no jargon.
R&D Tax Relief
If you’re innovating, we’ll make sure you claim what you’re entitled to — nothing more, nothing missed.
Growing fast?
When you’re ready for management reporting or a proper finance function, we can grow with you.
Local Reviews
Trusted by Selby businesses
Nunns Accounting have been amazing with their support and sorting out all my tax issues. They are very efficient in replying to all emails and messages, which can be your usual problem with the majority of accountants.
Stafford Swainston — [3 x Businesses], Selby
I recently started a business with a lot of moving parts and complexities but Wes @ Nunns Accounting simplified everything. Not only have they been managing my accounts but they have been educating me along the way, which is great for a financial novice!
Will Paddison – Selby
Selby office — common questions
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Where is your Selby office?
We’re at 50 Micklegate, Selby, North Yorkshire YO8 4EQ — in the heart of town and a short walk from Selby station. Micklegate and Back Micklegate car parks are both a minute away.
What accounting services do you offer in Selby?
Accounts, tax returns, bookkeeping, VAT and payroll as standard, plus Self Assessment and R&D tax relief — with specialist support on tap when you need it.
Who leads the Selby team?
Wes Nunns ACMA, CGMA — Managing Director of our Northern Region, based at 50 Micklegate. He’s held senior finance roles in industry as well as practice, and many in Selby will know the team as Nunns Accounting.
Can I meet my accountant in person?
Absolutely. While most of our work happens over the cloud, you’re always welcome at 50 Micklegate — pop in for a coffee and a proper conversation whenever it helps. Just give us a call to arrange a time.
Rebooting accounting, town by town
Find us across the UK
Who we help
Common questions in specialist sectors
In addition to local teams, we have teams that specialise by sector. Understanding the metrics, the tax relief, and the funding routes saves time explaining your business model to your accountant. We know what works.
Common eCommerce Problems
“Sales are up 40% — so why is there never any cash?”
Marketplace fees, inventory and cross-border VAT reconciled automatically, so you see true margin by SKU and channel.
Tech, SaaS & AI Team
“Are our metrics actually ready for investor diligence?”
MRR, deferred revenue and board-grade reporting — with SEIS/EIS, EMI and R&D handled under the same roof.
Professional Services
“Which of our projects actually make money?”
Utilisation, WIP and lock-up tracked as standard, with project-level margin reporting every month.
Ready when you are
Ready to reboot your accounting?
Talk to Wes’s team — at 50 Micklegate, on a call, or at your place (kettle optional, but appreciated).