IT Support for Accountants in Chester
Security-First IT Infrastructure for Chester Accounting Practices
Independent, Bromborough-based, Microsoft Partner. You deal with Eric.
Chester accountants handle sensitive financial data, face strict compliance requirements, and are prime targets for cyber attacks. Generic IT support isn't enough - you need security specialists who understand accounting practices.
Local to Chester: We're based in the North West, providing on-site support across Chester and the surrounding area, with senior engineers who understand the pressure of deadline day.
You deal with Eric. Twenty years of cloud and security architecture in regulated environments, working from Thursby House in Bromborough, a short drive from Chester and the practices out towards the Welsh border. The person who scopes the work is the person who does it, so nothing gets lost between a salesperson and a delivery team.
Six questions, about two minutes. You get a written fix list in the order worth closing things, and it is yours to keep whether we ever speak or not.
Not sure which tier fits your business? Book a no-cost 20-minute consultation - we'll assess your setup and recommend the right fit. No pressure, no sales pitch.
Why Chester Accountants Choose Local IT Support
On-Site When It Matters
Remote support is great until it isn't. When you need someone on-site during tax season crunch time, we're in Chester, not hours away, and we prioritise getting a senior engineer to you fast for critical issues.
We Know Chester Business
From practices in Chester city centre to firms serving the city's affluent professional services sector and SME community, we understand the local business landscape and the clients you serve.
Security Specialists, Not Generalists
We're not a generic IT company. We're cloud security specialists who understand Making Tax Digital, Cyber Essentials requirements, and the specific threats facing accounting practices.
Co-Managed Flexibility
Already have IT support? We work alongside them as your security specialist layer. Keep what works, add the expertise you're missing.
Ready to See Where You Stand?
Choose your starting point:
Transparent Pricing for Chester Practices
No hidden fees. No surprise invoices. The same transparent pricing whether you're in Chester city centre or the surrounding area.
H-Protect Essentials
Core security foundations
- Endpoint monitoring & patching
- Device backup
- Ransomware protection
- Remote support quota
5-user minimum
H-Protect Standard
Full security stack with helpdesk
- Everything in Essentials, plus:
- Helpdesk support (calls answered <30 secs)
- EDR endpoint protection
- Email security & anti-phishing
- Microsoft 365 management
- Dark web monitoring
- Monthly security scorecard
10-user minimum
H-Protect Complete
SOC monitoring (available as a paid upgrade) + compliance support
- Everything in Standard, plus:
- Continuous security monitoring, actioned in working hours
- Vulnerability management
- Phishing simulation exercises
- Priority support & SLA
- Cyber Essentials prep support
10-user minimum
Note: Pricing covers security and management. Microsoft 365 licensing (~£10-20/user/month) and any Azure consumption are additional, paid direct to Microsoft.
Common Questions from Chester Accountants
Do you provide on-site support in Chester?
Yes. We're based in the North West and provide on-site support across Chester for critical issues. Standard support is remote (faster for most issues), but when you need someone physically present, we're local - not travelling from the other end of the country.
We already have IT support. Can you work alongside them?
Absolutely - this is our co-managed model. Your existing IT handles day-to-day support. We add the security specialist layer: threat monitoring, email protection, backup testing, compliance support. Most Chester practices keep their existing IT relationships and add us for the security expertise they're missing.
How quickly can you respond during tax season?
We understand January deadlines are non-negotiable. Critical issues get fast-tracked year-round, but during tax season we treat ALL issues as priority. Calls answered in under 30 seconds. When your practice management system goes down on January 30th, our senior engineers prioritise you.
Can you help us get run to Cyber Essentials standards?
Yes - we're run to Cyber Essentials standards ourselves and guide Chester practices through certification regularly. We implement the technical controls, prepare documentation, and support you through assessment. Typical timeline: 6-12 weeks. Many PI insurers now require this.
IT support for accountants across the North West
We work with accountants across the region. Choose your area:
Other services for businesses in Chester
Protect Your Chester Practice
Ready to talk? Start with a security assessment - we'll review your current setup, identify vulnerabilities, and show you exactly where your practice is at risk.
Secured in 7 Days, or that month is on us.
Serving accountants across Chester, Cheshire, Liverpool, and the North West. run to Cyber Essentials standards. Microsoft Partner.
