We only work with small businesses and sole traders — it's all we do, and we're very good at it
Why choose us
A different kind of accountancy service.
As cloud accountants in Baildon, we work specifically with sole traders and SMEs across West and North Yorkshire. In-person or remote — and never outsourced.
Our aim
Help you build a stronger, better-informed business.
That means putting the right financial processes in place and making sure your records are always accurate and up-to-date — so you have the insights you need to make confident decisions.
We want to support you beyond just keeping the books — helping you grow, plan ahead and meet your goals.
Meet Linda
Why trust Linda with your business?
Hermit Business Solutions is owned and managed by Linda — a CIMA-qualified accountant and Member in Practice, Sage and Xero Certified Advisor, and QuickBooks Advanced ProAdvisor.
Working with large corporations — including The Halifax, Hallmark and BE Aerospace — highlighted something important: the financial skills and processes bigger businesses take for granted can make an enormous difference to smaller companies too.
With over 20 years of experience across independent practice and the corporate world (management and project accounting, process implementation and training), Linda's approach is distinctive because she's also an experienced small business owner herself.
She understands first-hand what it's like to manage cashflow, juggle admin and make difficult financial decisions without a big finance team. That insight is the driving force behind Hermit Business Solutions — a business solution, not just an accountant.
What makes us different
Nine reasons clients stay.
We only work with clients who review their finances monthly — we're with you every day, not once a year
CIMA-qualified — one of the most respected accountancy qualifications in the world
Certified advisors for QuickBooks, Xero and Sage
Yorkshire-based — we understand the local landscape
No outsourcing — ever. Your work is handled by us
Year-round support, not just at year-end
Plain language — no jargon, no confusing reports
Free first consultation — let's see if we're the right fit
Let's see how we can help your business.
Free, no-obligation consultation. No commitment, no hard sell — just a chat.