16 Best Accountants & Accounting Firms in Brighton

The 16 accountants listed below are the top-rated accounting firms in Brighton based on Google reviews. Firms had to have at least 5 reviews and a score above 4.8 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. Plus Accounting Chartered Accountants

Sample Services:

• Plus Accounting Chartered Accountants can cover all of the core accountancy services for you
• They provide annual audits and accounts for day-to-day management requirements like payroll
• As the business matures, they will advise you on how to protect those profits from excessive tax charges
• They can help you minimise the impact of capital taxes
• Provide you with independent auditing and assurance services
• Offer you a comprehensive range of tax services
• Help you set up an EMI share options scheme for your employees
• Advise you on Video Games Tax Relief (VGTR) 
• Give you a helpful and informative self-assessment tax advice
• Outsource their services for your convenience

AAT licensed: No

ACCA licensed: No

Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes 

Sample Reviews: 

“Plus Accounting is brilliant! We (a video game development company) use them to save time dealing with taxes and to give us more time to work on our craft, and that’s exactly what they do. Five-star service, quick responses, and a very intelligent team that gives us detailed information on all of our questions.” — Max Hayon

“We switched to Plus Accounting from our previous accountants of 18 years. What a breath of fresh air!  Fees are much lower, and we clearly communicated quick responses to questions and an all-around professional, efficient and friendly service from Laurel and everyone else we’ve dealt with.  So far, so good.” — Catherine Moore

Address:

Preston Park House, 

South Rd,

Brighton,

Brighton and Hove, 

Brighton 

BN1 6SB

Website: 

https://www.plusaccounting.co.uk/ 

2. West & Berry Accountants

Sample Services:

• West & Berry can help you with a range of accountancy services, including Year-End Accounts
• Taxation and Payroll
• Bookkeeping assistance
• Solicitors Accounts Rules
• Grant Audits
• ISAE 3402 
• Service Charge Audits
• Prepare your self-assessment tax return 
• Offer advice on how you can minimise your tax liability
• Advise you on cash flow and budgets

AAT licensed: No

ACCA licensed: Yes 

Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes 

Sample Reviews: 

“We have been working with Michelle for over 14 years and are delighted to be a client of West & Berry. The team are always quick to respond, and we truly rate their services when it comes to Audits and Accreditations.  We have absolutely no reservations about recommending them.” — Emma Page

“I am trying to start my career in property investing, and I spent hours trying to learn all about property taxes on the internet. Having just got off the phone with Michelle, I learnt more in 15 minutes than I have ever done. Not only did she take the time to speak with me, but she was also very friendly and willing to help genuinely.” — Beatrice Haworth

Address:

Mocatta House, 

Trafalgar Pl, 

Brighton, 

Brighton and Hove, 

Brighton 

BN1 4DU

Website: 

http://www.westandberry.co.uk/ 

3. OZKAN Accountants

Sample Services:

• Brighton & Hove accountants specialise in working with small businesses, digital companies and freelancers
• They are experts in implementing tailored digital accountancy solutions for businesses
• Ensure compliance with upcoming changes in tax law related to Making Tax Digital
• Concentrate on the safe and effective care of your accounting and tax
• Provide a full range of accountancy services
• Offer bookkeeping for small businesses and freelancers 
• Specialise in the digital and tech sectors
• Keep your financial records
• Manage your accounts
• Help you with HMRC and year-end accounts

AAT licensed: No

ACCA licensed: No

Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: No

Sample Reviews: 

“As company directors, we engaged Ozkan as our accountant, and our experience has been first class. We are very happy to be working with such a friendly and knowledgeable team. Thanks to Nilden, Emily, and the rest of the team for being so supportive of our efforts at Mammoth Creative.” — James Gatheral

“I have been very happy with the service I have personally received working with Ozkan for the past three years. They are always helpful and responsive whenever I have any questions. They offer me valuable advice to suit my business needs and goals as we grow and ultimately remove the worries I had previously dealing with my own accounts and tax return.” — Lewie Evans

Address:

Unit 12-13, 

Second Floor Vantage Point, 

Brighton 

BN1 4GW

Website:

http://www.ozkan.accountants/ 

4. Chariot House Chartered Accountants

Sample Services:

• Audit and Accounts
• Payroll Services
• Virtual Finance Department
• Tax Advice
• R&D Tax Credits
• Business Advice
• Software Consultancy
• Company Secretarial
• Bookkeeping
• Virtual CFO and Financial Controller Services

AAT licensed: No

ACCA licensed: No

Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes 

Sample Reviews: 

“Michelle Westbury and the team at Chariot House are incredible. In an extremely time-limited period, Michelle went over and above to help me restructure the accounting for the international charity I worked for, not only helping us save money but also making sure things would work as effectively and efficiently as possible.” — Laurenne Ajayi

“What you get from Chariot House is sound, clear, business-savvy advice delivered right when you need it. Having worked with a number of accountants across more than two decades in business, I think Chariot House, by a margin, builds a closer understanding of your business and is, therefore, better placed to help with all the challenges you face right at the moment.” — Robert Smith

Address:

44 Grand Parade, 

Brighton, 

Brighton and Hove, 

Brighton 

BN2 9QA

Website: 

http://chariothouse.co.uk/ 

5. PIE Accountancy (Partners In Enterprise)

Sample Services:

• The PIE Accountancy team provides swift, accurate bookkeeping services
• Business Planning Service
• Payroll Services
• Outsourcing
• Automatic Payroll Processing
• Tax Withholding and Wage Garnishment
• Employee Self-Service
• Tax Filing Services
• Compliance Expertise
• General Compliance

AAT licensed: No

ACCA licensed: No

Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: No

Sample Reviews: 

“Partners In Enterprise is an outstanding, well-rounded accountancy firm that has assisted me and advised me continuously. Whether you require help with bookkeeping, tax, business planning or payroll, the fantastic team led by Robin & Ryan at Partners In Enterprise have you covered.” — Nathan Cook 

“Partners In Enterprise was recommended to me by a good friend and business associate who told me about how kind and deeply helpful they are to businesses doing good work – I haven’t been disappointed, in fact, PIE have exceeded all expectations! They are patient, very can-do, extremely organised and supportive, and they definitely have my back.” — Jenny Barrett

Address:

5 Bartholomews, 

Brighton, 

Brighton and Hove, 

Brighton 

BN1 1HG

Website: 

https://www.pieaccountancy.com/ 

6. SRC Advisory Ltd

Sample Services:

• SRC Advisory offers you a complete suite of accounting services to help you stay on top of the numbers, such as
• Tailored expertise for your medical services
• Audit and Assurance
• Accounting Services
• Legal Advice
• They work with charities
• Property Portfolios
• Corporate Finance
• Offer you a business support

AAT licensed: No

ACCA licensed: No

Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: No

Sample Reviews: 

“The team at SRC-Time have been supporting and advising our business for 12 years with everything from day-to-day bookkeeping through to top-level strategic financial advice. They’re that rare breed of professional advisors that can understand your business and use their experience and skill to support it.” — Paul Spirou

“SRC-Time are quite simply the best Accountants that I have ever been looked after by over many years, both personally and managing my business affairs, always ready to listen to any query without delay, and the advice given on each and every occasion has always been valid and very relevant and much appreciated.” — Tim Scott

Address:

2nd Floor, 

Stanford Gate, 

South Rd, 

Brighton, 

Brighton and Hove, 

Brighton 

BN1 6SB

Website: 

http://www.srcadvisory.com/ 

7. Loucas Accountants in Brighton

Sample Services:

• Preparation of self-employed accounts and tax returns
• Ensuring you are receiving all the tax reliefs available to you 
• Making sure you agree to your tax liabilities with HMRC
• Help you with the tax planning
• Reduce your exposure to Inheritance Tax
• Speed up the administration of your estate
• Provide a full tax compliance service
• Offer help with the registration of new trusts with HM Revenue 
• Customs Services
• Preparare your IHT forms 
• Calculate the annual Self-Assessment Tax Return

AAT licensed: No

ACCA licensed: No

Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes 

Sample Reviews: 

“Loucas firm is managing my business account for the past 7 years. I am so happy about the whole service. My direct accountant is Mr Anthony Attwood, and he is always there to answer my questions. I would highly recommend the film to everyone.” — Ramin Tofighi

“Anthony at Loucas in Brighton is extremely helpful and efficient in dealing with my account. He takes time to explain everything and is very knowledgeable about the complicated world of tax. I would highly recommend using Loucas in Brighton.” — Simon Dack

Address:

The Brighton Forum, 

95 Ditchling Rd, 

Brighton, 

Brighton and Hove, 

Brighton 

BN1 4ST

Website: 

http://www.loucas.org.uk/contact/brighton.htm 

8. Mark Bellringer Associates Ltd. — Accountants & Business Advisors 

Sample Services:

• Full-Service Accounts
• Tax And Business Advisory Practice
• Personal-Service Oriented  
• Call directly with any queries or issues on weekdays, evenings or weekends
• Broad Commercial Advice 
• Legal Guidance 
• Numerous client testimonials with contact details available on request
• Transparent, competitive pricing (monthly or annually)
• Bookkeeping Services
• Payroll Services

AAT licensed: No

ACCA licensed: No

Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: No

Sample Reviews: 

“Mark has been a very highly professional,  knowledgeable, meticulous,  attentive and supportive anchor for my business. He is definitely not someone who just files your tax return. He is interested in your business as if it was his own. I have had the honour of being one of his clients for the last 3 years.” — Barbara Palloni

“MBA offers a highly personalised, professional service. He’s been a tremendous support for many years. Not only with some complex tax issues, but Mark has also given excellent business advice and ideas.” — Dale

Address:

116, Wick Hall, 

Furze Hill, 

Hove, 

Brighton and Hove, 

Hove 

BN3 1NH

Website: 

https://mark-bellringer-associates.business.site/

9. Beancount Limited

Sample Services:

• Bean Count can help you understand the financial health of your business
• Know your cashflow pinch points so you can act now
• Make informed decisions about investing in growth, new projects and opportunities
• Know if you can afford to take on more staff, new premises or other similar investment
• Minimise your tax bill
• Have more time to grow your business
• Have a dedicated accountant to communicate with quickly and easily
• Have an accountant with remote access to your accounting software to help you in real-time
• Get help migrating to Xero
• Manage your accounts

AAT licensed: No

ACCA licensed: No

Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes

Sample Reviews: 

“It’s our one-year ‘anniversary’ of working together, and my business has never been better since working with Janine and Phil. I’ve learnt things about my business I never knew and have even got my head around Xero (with a lot of help!). Janine is, without a doubt, my company’s secret weapon and has steered my business to significant growth.” — Russ Grooms

“Janine and Phil’s support has been indispensable for my partner and me when we started our business. Pointing us in the right direction for all formalities, taking their time for our questions and collaborating intensely with us, particularly in the early days of our entrepreneurship.” — Lukas Dressler

Address:

100 Chester Terrace, 

Brighton, 

Brighton and Hove, 

Brighton 

BN1 6GD

Website:

http://bean-count.com/ 

10. Churchill Rose – Brighton & Hove

Sample Services:

• Business Advisory
• Financial Accounting
• Bookkeeping Services
• Management Accounting
• Financial Accounting
• Corporation Tax accounting
• Personal Tax Services
• Account Management
• Accounting Services
• Legal Advice

AAT licensed: No

ACCA licensed: No

Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes 

Sample Reviews:

“Joanna is very professional, provides clear and detailed information and is prompt in her replies. She will always answer queries no matter how small they are. I am happy with her services and would highly recommend her as an accountant!” — Clarissa B

“Joanna has been absolutely fantastic and catered to my business whenever called upon. Well deserved a 5-star rating. Highly recommended.” — Michael Groves

Address:

2 Davigdor Rd, 

Hove, 

Brighton and Hove, 

Hove 

BN3 1QD

Website:

http://churchillrose.co.uk/ 

11. STax – Part of the EMW family

Sample Services:

• STax handle any queries raised by HMRC
• Fixtures Capital Allowances
• Land Remediation Relief (LRR)
• Annual Investment Allowance (AIA)
• Section 198 and 199 Elections
• HM Revenue & Customs
• Insolvency 
• VAT calculation
• Tax Filing Services
• Tax Advice

AAT licensed: No

ACCA licensed: No

Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: No

Sample Reviews: 

“Very good experience, these guys really are experts in capital allowances, lots of our clients have benefited from their knowledge.” — MY Getaways

“I have dealt with this business for the last ten years and attended a few seminars on Capital Allowance delivered by the Principal. I found them very useful, informative and professional.

I have recommended a few clients to claim CA for them.” — Mohammad Rahman

Address:

47 Middle St, 

Brighton, 

Brighton and Hove, 

Brighton 

BN1 1AL

Website:

https://www.s-tax.co.uk/ 

12. LK Accounting

Sample Services:

• Bookkeeping Services
• Payroll
• VAT
• Management Accounts
• Business Forecasting
• Cloud Accounting
• Virtual Assistant
• Multi-Currency
• CIS 
• Advisory Services

AAT licensed: No

ACCA licensed: No

Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: No

Sample Reviews:

“Leroy has worked with me on improving a detailed spreadsheet used to price complex construction and artwork projects. He is very personable, listened well and delivered a good outcome.  I will continue to work with him  – highly recommended!” — Ivan Clarke

“An excellent service provided, he is knowledgeable, professional and efficient. I highly recommend this experienced and thorough accountant. Very happy customer.” — Georgia

Address:

Waverley Cres, 

Brighton, 

Brighton and Hove, 

Brighton 

BN1 7BG

Website:

 http://www.lkaccounting.co.uk/ 

13. Accounts and Legal

Sample Services:

• Annual Accounts
• Bookkeeping Services
• Business Plan
• Financial Forecasting
• Payroll Services
• Online Accounting
• Business Valuations
• Buying a Business
• Selling a Business
• Management Accounts

AAT licensed: No

ACCA licensed: No

Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: No

Sample Reviews: 

“After enquiring about the best package to suit my needs as a small start-up business, I spoke at length to Ben; he was so friendly and helpful and immediately put me at ease. I had been panicking about having to deal with all of my accounting since invoices started coming in, and the relief of having a financial light at the end of the tunnel was enormous!” — Dani Williams

“Pascal at Accounts and Legal has been such a great help to me being self-employed and has gone out of her way to support me in making my self-employed maternity claim. Would definitely recommend it.” — Eleanor Hall

Address:

St Augustine’s Art & Events Centre, 

Florence Rd, 

Brighton 

BN1 6EA

Website:

http://www.accountsandlegal.co.uk/ 

14. Digit Bookkeeping Brighton

Sample Services:

• Setting up your bookkeeping software
• Self Assessment returns for Sole Traders and Partnerships
• End-of-Year Accounts
• Payroll Services
• Regulations Compliance
• Tax Services
• Financial Statements Preparation
• Straightforward Data Entry
• Outsourcing
• Start-Up Package

AAT licensed: Yes No

ACCA licensed: Yes No

Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes No

Sample Reviews: 

“I have used Digit in Brighton for ten years now on 3 of my businesses, and they have never let me down. Sophie has become an integral and vital part of my business team, and I honestly don’t know how my business would have survived without her!  If you’re looking for a bookkeeper in Brighton, then there is no other person to call!” — Richard Hood

“We have used this reliable bookkeeping company based in Brighton for years, and they have always delivered high-quality work and met tight deadlines. They are a growing, progressive and highly qualified team with plenty of years of experience. I lay my head on the line and advise you to try them out!” — Luke Baldwin

Address:

149 Preston Rd, 

Brighton, 

Brighton and Hove, 

Brighton 

BN1 6AF

Website: 

http://www.doubledigit.org.uk/ 

15. Atkinsons Chartered Accountants

Sample Services:

• Implementation of cloud accounting software for a streamlined view of your finances
• Bookkeeping services to record all business transactions
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Audit services to give you a comprehensive review of your business finances
• Providing a complete range of tax solutions such as tax planning and tax returns
• Providing efficient real-time information (RTI)-compliant solutions for your payroll
• Advice and guidance on the layout and substance of statutory financial statements
• Management accounts/reports – coupled with Xero
• Tax planning for single shareholder and director companies
• Advice in connection with VAT, NI employee, and director benefits legislation

AAT licensed: No

ACCA licensed: No

Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes 

Sample Reviews: 

“The Atkinsons team are a valuable extension of our internal team. They always respond quickly to our requests, are flexible and happy to adapt to our preferred ways of working. Communication on complex topics is made easy, and they proactively advise on how we can do things better for our business. I highly recommend their services.” — Michelle Hazelton

“If you have a small business that is looking to grow Atkinsons are the people to have on your side. For 12 years now, Oliver and the team have always been available for us with unfussy, practical support and advice that has helped us to flourish.” — Alan Price

Address:

Palmeira Avenue Mansions, 

19 Church Rd, 

Hove 

BN3 2FA

Website: 

http://www.atkinsonsca.co.uk/ 

16. Simon Winnard & Co Accountants and Taxation Consultants

Sample Services:

• Quickbooks Accountancy Services
• Quickbooks Advanced Pro-Advisors
• Making Your Tax Digital using the world’s #1 online accounting software
• Outsource your Quickbooks Accounting
• Quickbooks fully managed services
• Fully managed cloud-based accounting services
• Digital Accountancy Services
• VAT and Bookkeeping Services
• Annual accounts for the self-employed and partnerships, limited companies and LLPs
• Business start-ups, limited company and LLP incorporations, cash flow forecasts

AAT licensed: Yes 

ACCA licensed: No

Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: No

Sample Reviews:

“Excellent accountant for my small business with expert knowledge of all aspects of income and tax matters. Especially helpful in guiding me smoothly through the new making tax digital process for VAT.” — Luke Bentley

“Being a non-financial person, I did struggle to understand it at first, but with your help, I am now much more confident and can see the great benefits it will bring to the financial management of the business from the point of view of speed, accuracy and additional management information.” — Christine Kilgallon

Address:

First Floor, 

69 Church Rd, 

Hove, 

Brighton and Hove, 

Hove 

BN3 2BB

Website: 

http://www.simonwinnard.co.uk/ 

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