What our clients say

I have been working with Lamont Pridmore for almost 30 years. They have been a huge help in securing 3i finance and restructuring my business and have carried out consistently great tax work over the years. The team will always have a solution and offer cost effective advice when asked, there is really nothing they can’t do! I have… Read more “Jeremy Seel, Managing Director, Barston Enterprises Limited”

I first approached Lamont Pridmore 20 years ago on the recommendation of a business associate. As I was in my early years of business, they have been instrumental to my success from start-up phase to where I am now – hopefully turning over more than £1 million this year. The team have helped my business… Read more “Andrew Carter, Director, A M C Lifting Solutions Ltd”

I first approached Lamont Pridmore because I was entering the hospitality sector for the first time and needed specific advice. Having managed successful manufacturing businesses in the past, I knew first hand that a good accountant is essential to any business. The team was able to explain to me the industry-specifics of cashflow, P&L, investment… Read more “Richard Charley, former owner, Grizedale Lodge”

Lamont Pridmore has provided us with an excellent service for 13 years. The team are approachable and supportive, and work is completed quickly and on time. Highly recommended.

We first approached Lamont Pridmore on a recommendation. The partners have given us proactive advice on financial matters and given support within business development, and I am pleased to say the results have been excellent. We worked together to create a strategy for growth, and increased monitoring of business performance provided the feedback we required… Read more “Jamie Frankland, Director, Optech Fibres”

I’d worked with other accountants in the past, but with Chris Lamont it’s really personal – he actually understands the business and shows that he actually cares about it. He has helped us with tenders and with putting together promotional material to hand out to prospective clients. He is also available in the evenings and… Read more “Sandra Holliday, CueDoc Occupational Health, Carlisle”

Stobbarts Ltd are a Sunday Times/Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 company. Our core business is in the nuclear industry which brings many challenges, not only in our day-to-day operation, but in our company structure which involves the formation of a number of joint venture arrangements. Lamont Pridmore has made a significant contribution to the way… Read more “Robert Cooper, director and company secretary, Stobbarts Ltd”

Phil Ellwood and his team were able to come up with accurate projections so I knew exactly how many rooms I would have to have occupied over the season and how much we could afford to spend [when deciding to change our business model]. Everybody at Lamont Pridmore has always been very helpful and encouraging,… Read more “Diana Kennedy, Wakefesh Limited”

I find accounts and accounting complicated but Lamont Pridmore have helped me a lot and I really look forward to our quarterly face-to-face meetings and the ability to talk about the bigger picture. Lamont Pridmore have a lot of local knowledge, which has been very helpful. I had been with a larger national accountancy firm… Read more “Mrs Esther Nicholson, Elterbeck Ltd – Estate Management Services”

With Lamont Pridmore, you almost feel like part of a family and you are treated the same no matter how big or small your business, you still get the same excellent level of service. They have helped us save a big chunk off our tax payments and they have really helped us grow as a… Read more “Andrew Pepper, Managing Director, Whitbeck Electrical Contractors Limited”

We find Graham Lamont very approachable and his understanding of small business very helpful. We had severe cash-flow problems five or six years ago and Lamont Pridmore were very helpful in helping us control this issue. Our working relationship with Lamont Pridmore’s team is excellent. They have always been there to provide support and advice… Read more “Dave Felton, Managing Director, Tiderace Sea Kayaks Limited”

Lamont Pridmore are a local firm and family based so they understand the requirements of our business. We were unhappy with our previous accountants and we liked Lamont Pridmore’s approach. In the past we have occasionally lost contracts and Lamont Pridmore have helped us assess what went wrong and provided advice to help us cut… Read more “Lisa Holliday, Head of Accounts, S.H.Brownrigg’s Coaches”

We were recommended to join Lamont Pridmore and they have always given us excellent service. They run a very professional business themselves, this probably makes them well placed to advise the businesses they partner with – they practice what they preach (and set a high bench-mark doing it). Chris Lamont is very personable and easy… Read more “Roy Sweetman, CEO, Town and Country Interiors, Carlisle”

Lamont Pridmore’s genuine enthusiasm to help positively develop the many different aspects of my business, including catering, retail, accommodation and visitor attractions, has been invaluable. In particular, Graham Lamont’s knowledge and enthusiasm has had a very positive impact through building my confidence to take positive action to improve my business. As Lamont Pridmore employs very… Read more “David Jackson, Owner, Castlerigg Hall & Chairman of Keswick Tourism Association”

Lamont Pridmore worked very closely with the board of directors and involved us in the development of our business plan. As a result of this, we understand what is happening and have a better understanding of the business. It helped us focus and make the tough decisions we had been putting off. I feel they… Read more “Catherine Hodgson, Finance Director, Carlisle Glass”

Lamont Pridmore either identifies a solution within our organisation, or if that is not possible, they find an answer or help us find one. We gain ongoing formal and informal support on a number of different levels – from the partners right through to other professionals. I have recommended Lamont Pridmore to another charity in… Read more “Godfrey Owen, Chief Executive, Brathay”

My business is growing quickly and Lamont Pridmore are always available to quickly offer advice on any of my expansion ideas. I feel that they understand my business, aspirations and goals which makes me feel as though they are on my side when it comes to trying to find innovative solutions to the business challenges… Read more “Richard Wragg, Managing Director, Liquid Associates Limited”

Lamont Pridmore provides an exceptional service to us and their advice has been immensely useful to our business. We know that we can just pick up the phone and speak to the friendly team and get the answers we need quickly. We see Lamont Pridmore as an extension of our own business and consider them… Read more “Craig Docherty, Financial Director at Border Steelwork Structures Ltd”

Lamont Pridmore Accountants has served as our auditors for more than three years. The firm has provided us with business accountancy services that have exceeded our expectations and they always present us with advice that is timely and relevant to our business.

We have utilised the services of Lamont Pridmore for the past three years. We have always found the service to be accurate, informative and extremely efficient. This support from Lamont Pridmore has enabled The Spirit of Lanarkshire Wind Energy Co-Operative Limited to focus on the running of its day-to-day operations in the sound knowledge that… Read more “Annette Heslop, Company Secretary, The Spirit of Lanarkshire Wind Energy Co-Operative Limited”

We have been a client with Lamont Pridmore Accountants since 2012 and we can only say that we have had nothing but an exceptional service and the advice we have received has been correct and perfect for our business. Lamont Pridmore has been very accommodating; keeping us on the right track with our accounts efficient… Read more “Annette Heslop, Company Secretary, Westmill Wind Farm Co-Operative Limited”

Carlisle Carers highly recommends Lamont Pridmore. Their accounting service, advice and year-round support, whatever the query, is excellent and keeps us well informed and always at the forefront of any changes required. An absolute must for any Charity in a fast-pace changing business environment.

I approached Lamont Pridmore because I was not satisfied I was getting the right service from our previous accountancy firm. Lamont Pridmore helped me by clearly explaining what they could provide for us, which staff members they had for specific areas and the costs that would be involved. The changeover was seamless and the help… Read more “Melissa Walmsley, Riverbank Catering”

We approached Lamont Pridmore because we wanted a local firm who we could easily meet with and ask for additional support where required.  We were also looking for competitive pricing on our annual audit and were aware of other businesses that had used them successfully. Overall, Lamont Pridmore has provided an excellent service. Compared to… Read more “Tori Sandilands, Assistant Financial Controller, Head UK”