
About Ward Goodman
Ward Goodman is an established accountancy practice that has been serving the people and businesses of Dorset and Hampshire for over 25 years. Our accountancy firm includes chartered accountants, independent financial advisors and experienced business professionals.
We employ over 50 staff within our Ferndown office and the majority of clients are based in Poole, Bournemouth, Wimborne, Ringwood, Christchurch and Dorchester.

Ward Goodman's unique service
We pride ourselves on providing each of our clients with a unique service that is tailored to their individual goals and specific business needs. The accountancy knowledge and business expertise of our qualified staff allow us to provide effective advice and bespoke solutions in:
The individual solutions that our clients receive will include one or a combination of the following accountancy and business services:
Tax Department
- Self Assessment
- Corporate and personal tax planning
- Setting up & accountancy services for Trusts & Executorships
- Payroll services
LAPD (Large Accounts and Pensions Department)
- Audit services
- Acquisition and effective disposal of businesses
- Auditing and accountancy for pension schemes
- Auditing and accountancy of charity accounts
SBU (Small Business Unit)
- Bookkeeping
- Start up business planning
Financial Services
- Independent financial advice
- Investment planning
- Commercial mortgages
- Personal and group pension schemes
- Private medical and group life schemes
Business Services
Directors & Managers Specialised areas
- Strategic business planning
- Retirement planning and strategy
- Business consultancy
I.T. Department
- I.T. consultancy
- I.T. Security
- I.T. installation and maintenance
- Sale of Sage products
- Software licensing and statutory electrical and safety testing
H.R. Department
- H.R. Consultancy
- Recruitment & Selection
- H.R. programs for employers
- Staff and Management training
Marketing Department
- Marketing consultancy
- Brand management
- Corporate identity and sales strategy