The 9 accountants listed below are the top-rated accounting firms in Bath based on Google reviews. Firms had to have at least 3 reviews and a score above 4.3 to be included.
Please note that these listings are in no particular order and are based on user reviews only. We can’t guarantee the quality of any of the services directly.
1. ART Accountants
Sample Services:
- Accounting Services
- Business Advice and Tax Planning
- Business Start-Ups
- Charity Independent Examinations
- Company Secretarial
- Corporation Tax
- iXBRL Tagging
- Management Accounts & Forecasting
- Payroll Services
- Fee Protection
AAT licensed: No
ACCA licensed: No
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes
Sample Reviews:
“I have enjoyed doing business together with Peter, Gary and Matt for the past 12 years and have been guided in multiple ventures. They have always been there to help advise on all areas I have limited experience in. Nothing is ever too much trouble, and actions are always swiftly put into place.” — Ian Locke
“My business is based in Wiltshire, but having taken advice from multiple people, I’m so pleased I changed my accountant to Art Accountants as they have a wealth of knowledge and are a great team of people to deal with. First-class service – highly recommended.” — Chris Eagle
Address:
Ground Floor,
11 Manvers St,
Bath
BA1 1JQ
Website:
http://www.artaccountants.co.uk/
2. Milsted Langdon LLP – Accountants Bath
Sample Services:
- Cryptoasset Taxation
- Personal Insolvency
- Internationally Mobile Individuals
- Personal Tax Advice
- Accounting Services
- Wealth Management
- Making Tax Digital
- Charities
- Keeping Compliant
- Restructuring and Insolvency
AAT licensed: No
ACCA licensed: No
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes
Sample Reviews:
“The team in Bath have been extremely helpful and proactive and have taken a genuine interest in my business. Both Ian and Dan are down to earth, really engaging & easy to get hold of. We have built a really good working relationship. They’ve been refreshing following my switch from another firm 2 years ago and have added value to my business. Couldn’t recommend the guys highly enough!” — Jay Greatley
“I have been working with Milsted Langdon now for a couple of years, and during this time, I have needed assistance with my Tax affairs, Personnel finance matters, my Pension and my company Accounts. I can honestly say they are an absolute pleasure to work with. They have a wealth of Knowledge and experience which is second to none, and I would highly recommend using them.” — Andy Trusler
Address:
4 Queen St,
Bath
BA1 1HE
Website:
https://www.milstedlangdon.co.uk/
3. TaxAssist Accountants
Sample Services:
- Business Insights
- Business Valuations, Sales and Acquisitions
- Business Banking and Funding
- Business Plans
- Cash Flow Management
- Debt Recovery
- Business Rescue and Recovery
- Direct Debits
- Legal Services
- Employment Law
AAT licensed: No
ACCA licensed: No
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes
Sample Reviews:
“We have been clients with TaxAssist for many years to handle our tax matters. During this time, they have always been helpful and attentive. They have been thorough with the Tax returns, which have been submitted on time, and have diligently advised and dealt with any arising correspondence. We would not hesitate to recommend them to handle tax matters.” — Angela Boddy
“Great company with really wonderful staff. They helped me set up my sole trader account when I started doing freelance cinematography services. All of the staff were really patient in explaining procedures and, at times, confusing the British tax system and answering all questions, even the ones that were probably silly. I can’t recommend them enough.” — Andrei Sas
Address:
5 Monmouth Pl,
Bath
BA1 2AT
Website:
https://www.taxassist.co.uk/accountants/bath
4. Pearson May
Sample Services:
- Accountancy Services
- Payroll Services
- Business Start-Up
- Personal Tax Services
- Probate
- International Tax Services
- Business Tax Planning
- Making Tax Digital
- Estate Administration
- Inheritance Tax Planning
AAT licensed: No
ACCA licensed: No
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes
Sample Reviews:
“There is a great deal of knowledge and experience here, and their advice is second to none.” — Pearson May
“Great advice that has saved me time and money. Well worth having a chat.” — James Davis
Address:
37 Great Pulteney St,
Bathwick,
Bath
BA2 4DA
Website:
5. Zig Zag Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers Limited
Sample Services:
- Book Keeping Advice
- Payroll Services
- Half-Yearly Management
- Half-Yearly Performance Review
- VAT Returns
- Annual Accounts
- Director Self-Assessment Return
- Company secretarial
- Xero/Quickbooks
- Business Growth
AAT licensed: No
ACCA licensed: No
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes
Sample Reviews:
“Zig Zag Accountants have been dealing with my company accounts for many years. Even though they are 120 miles away from me, they are easy to get hold of whenever I need them, and the cloud-based systems mean everything can be done online. I am not overly tech savvy, but Louise and Kate look after all my queries efficiently, promptly and with good humour. Nothing is ever too much trouble.” — Denise Redding
“We moved to use Zig Zag to manage our Business Accounts and are very happy with the service they provide. Matt Bryant deals with our account and is very professional, approachable and quick to offer support and advice when required. We would definitely recommend this company.” — Mark Pullen
Address:
14 Queen Square,
Bath
BA1 2HN
Website:
6. Richardson Swift Accountants & Tax Advisers
Sample Services:
- Business Start-Up
- Annual Accounts Compliance
- Tax Advice
- Cloud Accounting
- Audit Services
- Tax Consultancy
- Finance Director Services
- Trusts
- Tax Helathcheck
- Tax Returns
AAT licensed: No
ACCA licensed: No
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes
Sample Reviews:
“A very warm welcome always greets you when you enter the doors of Richardson Swift. The level of service is high, and they are always quick on following up actions after meetings.” — Tina Brookes
“Richardson Swift helped me immensely with quite a complicated Tax issue after an equity sale. Jon Miles was a breath of fresh air after I found another firm was not really up to the job. Excellent company and excellent service.” — Jon Godfrey
Address:
11 Laura Pl,
Bathwick,
Bath
BA2 4BL
Website:
http://www.richardsonswift.co.uk/
7. Mutu Accountancy
Sample Services:
- Company Formation
- Business Plans
- Bookkeeping Services
- Payroll Services
- Tax Planning
- EIS/SIES Compliance
- R&D Tax Credits
- Companies House Filings
- Year-End Accounts
- Grant Claims Assistance
AAT licensed: No
ACCA licensed: No
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes
Sample Reviews:
“Excellent accountants, possibly the best kept secret in Bath if you run a small business.
No matter the question or query regarding year-end accounts, VAT or payroll, Mutu accountants have come up with a solution or answer that I understand and am happy with.” — Gavin John-Hyde
“Fantastic service. Always attentive, friendly and diligent. Would gladly recommend it to anyone for corporate or personal.” — Trevor Whelan
Address:
7 Chelsea Rd,
Bath
BA1 3DU
Website:
8. OCL Accountancy
Sample Services:
- Accountancy Services
- Cloud Accounting
- Business Tax Planning
- Company Formations
- Secretarial Services
- Management Support
- Contractor Services
- Corporate Finance
- VAT and CIS Support
- Payroll and Auto-Enrolment Services
AAT licensed: No
ACCA licensed: Yes
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: No
Sample Reviews:
“As a small business and a customer for many years, I have been very grateful and pleased with the high level of support I have received from OCL Accountancy. They have looked after both my personal affairs and accounts needs in a highly professional, supportive and friendly way. I would not hesitate to recommend their services.” — Brian Peters
“OCL has looked after our small business accounts alongside our personal tax affairs for 10 years and, in that time, has saved us a huge amount of time, stress and money. Readily available, efficient and friendly to deal with, I have no hesitation in recommending OCL to others.” — Old Forger
Address:
141 Englishcombe Ln,
Bath
BA2 2EL
Website:
https://www.oclaccountancy.com/
9. Chase de Vere
Sample Services:
- Financial Advice
- Business Advice
- Personal Injury Awards Advice
- Medical Professionals Advice
- Dental Professionals Advice
- Post-Settlement Advice
- Pre-Settlement Advice
- Compensation Payments
- Financial Planning
- Financial Expert Witness in Court
AAT licensed: No
ACCA licensed: No
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: No
Sample Reviews:
“We have used this company for approximately 20 years. In that time, the same adviser has been our contact, which builds confidence and trust. Advice has been sound and obviously kept under review, with recommendations to change investments not limited to regular adviser meetings.” — Ron Bullen
“Excellent advice and support throughout.” — Dawn Fritchley
Address:
4th Floor,
20 Manvers St,
Bath
BA1 1JW
Website:
http://www.chasedevere.co.uk/?utm_source=local&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb_bath
How did you pick the “best” Bath accountants?
We used Google local business data and selected firms with at least 3 reviews, scored 4.3 or higher, and that had a website.
Our dataset included only the 80 closest accounting firms to Bath city centre.
Moreover, we did not take into account ratings from other review sites. Feel free to get in touch if you think a particular deserving accountant has been overlooked.
How much does an accountant in Bath cost?
According to our list of best accounting firms in Bath, accounting services start at £35/month without VAT for individual entrepreneurs and rise in accordance with the scope of your needs.
In general, you should first arrange a consultation with the local accountancy expert of the accounting firm to get a quote. During the meeting, the firm will provide you with a proposal covering the fees they charge for the services you are interested in. Some of the firms, for instance, will arrange a tailored fixed fee after they assess your accounting needs.
How can I save money on a Bath accountant?
If hiring a dedicated accountant is too expensive, you might look into accounting software.
Here are the starting prices for various popular choices in the UK (all prices exclude VAT):
– Quickbooks: £10/month
– Freshbooks: £12/month
– Sage: £12/month
– Zoho: £12/month
– Xero: £14/month
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