The 15 accountants listed below are the top-rated accounting firms in Cambridge based on Google reviews. Firms had to have at least 3 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. RWA Accountants, Cambridge
Sample Services:
- Company Secretarial
- Bookkeeping services
- Start-Up
- Business Planning
- Revenue Guidance
- Financial Reporting
- Accounts Preparation
- Self-Assessment
- Estate Planning
- Retirement Strategies
AAT licensed: No
ACCA licensed: No
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: No
Sample Reviews:
“Our small company (private residents association) has been using the services of RWA for several years. Our requirements can be quite demanding as we often require information and data (at short notice) relating to our residents’ service charges. They have always gone that extra mile to provide this service, and in a way that is highly professional, friendly and comprehensive.” — Scorpion 22
“RWA have managed my business account for ten or more years. I have no regrets about asking RWA to undertake the role. They have done so efficiently and offered excellent advice when required. As a team, they are extremely approachable. I recommend them without reservation.” — David Lee
Address:
77 Victoria Rd,
Cambridge,
CB4 3BW
Website:
2. TaxAssist Accountants
Sample Services:
- 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
- Self-Assessment Tax Returns
AAT licensed: No
ACCA licensed: No
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes
Sample Reviews:
“My Wife Charlotte and I have been using TaxAssist Accountants Cambridge for a number of years to assist with our Self-Assesment Tax Returns. They are a knowledgeable, efficient and friendly team who remove the headache and worry of filing. Particular mention of thanks to Paolo who is always understanding and helpful, even when we leave things until the last minute.” — Liam Trump
“I’m a very happy customer. I have been using TaxAssist accountants for more than ten years and have been impressed by their extremely professional but friendly and supportive approach. Highly recommended!” — Martyn Beedham
Address:
208 Mill Rd,
Cambridge
CB1 3NF
169 Histon Rd,
Arbury,
Cambridge
CB4 3JD
Website:
https://www.taxassist.co.uk/accountants/cambridge/
3. PEM
Sample Services:
- Annual Accounts and Tax Compliance
- Bookkeeping and Management Accounts
- Company Secretarial Services
- Virtual Finance Office (VFO)
- Audit and Assurance Services
- Business Advisory
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Planning
- International Financial Advice
- Payroll Services
AAT licensed: No
ACCA licensed: No
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: No
Sample Reviews:
“I was recently recommended by Mary Shoesmith to advise me on a personal tax matter. Mary is incredibly knowledgeable, very clear and pragmatic in her advice, and I really appreciated the fact that she took the time to listen to all the facts and to address my questions. Couldn’t recommend Mary more highly!” — Celine Fang
“I have been incredibly impressed with the quality of service that I have received from PEM. My matter was dealt with professionally and extremely efficiently. I can’t thank Sarah enough for her help, and I would highly recommend PEM to everyone.” — Dominic Young
Address:
Salisbury House,
Station Rd,
Cambridge
CB1 2LA
Website:
4. Frevelo LLP
Sample Services:
- Bookkeeping services
- Business Advice
- End-of-Year Accounts
- Statutory Returns
- Financial Accounts
- Internal Audit
- Limited Assurance Engagement
- Management Reporting
- VAT Returns
- Tax services
AAT licensed: No
ACCA licensed: No
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: No
Sample Reviews:
“Frevelo provided a very professional yet personal service. I would highly recommend them to anybody who, like myself, finds personal tax and self-assessment a chore or simply does not have the time. Thank you so much, Francesca!” — Sue
“Francesca at Frevelo has given me good financial advice and offers a friendly professional service. The changes Frevelo advised have saved both time and money, and I will definitely be using them again in the future. I highly recommend their service.” — Val Hickey
Address:
Office 128,
23 King St,
Cambridge
CB1 1AH
Website:
5. Dolce Accountants
Sample Services:
- Registration with HM Revenue & Customs
- Preparation and filing of personal and business tax returns
- Filing of Company’s Annual Confirmation Statement
- Facilitating clients to understand their obligations and legal requirements
- Independent Advice for mortgages and financial planning
- Certification of income and other services, which may be relied upon by third parties
- Running the Payroll and reporting to HM Revenue & Customs in Real Time
- Preparation of VAT Returns
- Submission of VAT Returns
- Filing with Companies House on behalf of Incorporated Businesses
AAT licensed: No
ACCA licensed: No
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: No
Sample Reviews:
“Shagun is a very talented professional to work with. Her prompt responses to any queries are amazing. Excellent and an amazing experience overall with Dolce accountants. I would definitely recommend them to anybody as my experience with Dolce is brilliant.” — Sowmya Pattunaadu
“Professional, friendly, and personal accountancy service. Shagun has always been very helpful. She has explained things in layperson’s terms which have made the accounts easier to understand. She has understood personal circumstances and how they influence our everyday life. I can’t recommend Dolce Accountants highly enough.” — Eeva Whybrow
Address:
53 The Ash Building,
Eddington Ave
CB3 1BG
Website:
http://www.dolceaccountants.co.uk/
6. Weir Associates
Sample Services:
Weir Associates can save you time and stress by taking care of the finances for you, as well as:
- Giving you clarity as to the ongoing financial health of your business
- Increasing your profits by monitoring the key drivers in your business
- Helping you identify and prioritise your business and personal goals
- Acting as an independent sounding board for your critical decisions
- Creating a live-action plan for your pathway to future success
- Giving you and your business full financial support
- Helping you identify and prioritise the key actions that will drive your business vision forward
- Making sure you stay “On Track” by monitoring your business’s performance throughout the year
- Providing you with a full-time Finance Director
AAT licensed: No
ACCA licensed: No
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: No
Sample Reviews:
“I’ve used Weir Associates over a number of years and across two businesses, and Iain and the team have always provided a first-rate service. In a time when all tax affairs need to be digital, Weir Associates are ahead of the game. Everything they do is smooth, timely and they are an essential cog in helping me run my business the way I need to.” — Neil Starr
“I recommend Weir Associates a thousand times over. Personable, professional, and so very helpful. I can’t imagine how I would have managed without the help of Iain Weir. If you are looking for someone to take the time and look after your business interests, I’d say don’t look any further.” — Fabio Giovannoni
Address:
Future Business Centre,
Allia,
Kings Hedges Rd,
Cambridge
CB4 2HY
Website:
https://www.weirassociates.co.uk/
7. Nicholas Cliffe & Co Ltd Chartered Accountants Cambridgeshire
Sample Services
- Nicolas Cliffe & Co can provide you vital advice on the form the business should take, whether that’s sole trader, partnership, LLP, limited company, or PLC
- Guide you through the company formation procedures
- Help you with the preparation of projections, cash flow, and business plan
- Provide you with bookkeeping tuition and implementing management procedures and systems
- Determine the most tax-effective structure for your business
- Help you set up a new payroll system
- Deal with PAYE and National Insurance deductions
- Complete your end-of-year returns
- Advise you on stakeholder pensions
- Help you fulfil all legal audit necessities
AAT licensed: No
ACCA licensed: No
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes
Sample Reviews:
“We’ve been lucky enough to use the excellent services of Nicholas Cliffe & Co since we started our business years ago. Thanks Nick and team, you’ve been great!” — Norman Anderson
“I have used Nicholas Cliffe & Co in Cambridge for a number of years now. I have always received prompt, efficient service and am very happy to stay with them for the foreseeable future. Thanks again.” — Jenny A
Address:
Mill House,
Mill Ct,
Great Shelford,
Cambridge
CB22 5LD
Website:
https://www.nicholas-cliffe.co.uk/
8. C A Dyer Accounts & Bookkeeping
Sample Services:
- Priority Bookkeeping
- Flexible Bookkeeping
- Accounting Software Setup
- Online Financial Management Consultation
- Independent Examination
- Virtual Financial Director
- Self-Assessment Calculations
- HMRC Tax Agent Service
- Free Consultations
- Accounting Services
AAT licensed: Yes
ACCA licensed: No
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: No
Sample Reviews:
“Meeting with Craig to develop awareness for building my business and related financial responsibilities is positively impactful. Each consultation gifts tangible takeaways with instilled confidence to implement. I trust Craig’s expertise and, equally, his integrity.” — Kirsty Knowles
“Craig has been a real asset to our business since we joined us in 2019. Excellent communication with our team, very professional and great value for money. We have some complex systems, which he understood with minimal assistance. We would highly recommend his services.” — Ed Sukkar
Address:
19 Birdwood Rd,
Cambridge
CB1 3ST
Website:
9. Cherry Hinton Accounting Ltd
Sample Services:
- Preparation and filing of year-end accounts with Companies House and HMRC
- Preparation and filing of Corporation Tax Return
- Preparation and filing of Confirmation Statement
- Business Health Check Report
- Monthly Bookkeeping
- Bank Reconciliation
- Monthly supplier payment runs
- Monthly Management Accounts
- Quarterly meeting with your Accounts Manager
- Monthly Cash Flow
AAT licensed: No
ACCA licensed: Yes
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes
Sample Reviews:
“Cherry Hinton Accounting was recommended to us when we needed a company to prepare our Self-Assessment tax returns for our Airbnb. Anna’s knowledge is impressive, and her service is professional, friendly, and very thorough. Anna was always available to answer any questions that we had, and we can’t recommend her highly enough.” — Dominik Hughes
“Anna is friendly, efficient and knowledgeable, with many years of working as an accountant. She has provided me with help on my tax return on several occasions now. I am extremely happy to recommend her services.” — W.P.
Address:
11High Street,
11 High St,
Cambridge
CB1 9JW
Website:
https://www.cherryhintonaccounting.co.uk/
10. Magnum Accountancy
Sample Services:
- Preparing Accounts
- Annual Accounts
- Management Accounts
- Cashflow Forecasts
- PAYE, National Insurance, and Statutory payments administration
- Student Loans, Attachment of Earning Orders, and CSA
- Payroll Services
- Accounting Services
- CIS and HMRC Support
- Value Added Tax (VAT)
AAT licensed: Yes
ACCA licensed: No
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: No
Sample Reviews:
“I recently moved to the UK, and Magnum Accountancy was recommended to me. Daxa was so amazing in helping me through the process and always had time to answer my numerous questions. Highly recommend!” — Clare Spoelstra
“It’s an absolutely amazing service. Thank you for going above and beyond for my business. As a new business owner, I really needed support and patience, and I have now found my forever accounting firm. I could not recommend more!” — Minkx Doll
Address:
St John’s Innovation Centre,
Cowley Rd,
Milton,
Cambridge
CB4 0WS
Website:
11. Parry and Parry
Sample Services:
- Bookkeeping and record-keeping advice
- QuickBooks Online (accounting app) provision and set up
- QuickBooks Online training and optimisation
- Management accounts preparation
- Company annual Financial Statement preparation and filing
- Quarterly/monthly business reviews
- Sales, costs, and cashflow management advice
- Corporation Tax, VAT, Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, and Stamp Duty advice and planning
- Corporation Tax and VAT returns preparation and filing
- Business expense and allowance advice
AAT licensed: No
ACCA licensed: No
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes
Sample Reviews:
“We spent many years with this brilliant firm, a husband and wife team offering hands-on support. They are thorough in their accounting practice. I had an amazing rapport with Lucy, who was always available at the end of the phone. They supported our business to grow and develop fantastically.” — Feona Olujinmi
“Many business owners lose money because of accounting ignorance. Few companies go the extra mile to train you so you know exactly what you’re doing. Parry and Parry do this and many other considerate things so that you can concentrate on your company.” — Donna Golach
Address:
Chesterton House,
Church St.,
Cambridge
CB4 1DT
Website:
https://www.parryandparry.co.uk/
12. Tayabali & White
Sample Services:
- Tax Planning
- Inheritance Tax and Trusts
- Capital Gains Tax
- Active Tax Management
- Business Review
- Strategic Development
- Personal Wealth Planning
- Statutory Compliance
- Tax Returns
- HMRC Services
AAT licensed: No
ACCA licensed: No
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes
Sample Reviews:
“Excellent service. Imran Tayabali and his team have been helping me with my business and private accounts for over a year, and I highly recommend them. They provide an honest and professional service and go out of their way to advise and answer any questions or to help with other business enquiries even if not directly tax related.” — Hagen Schumacher
“Very professional, reliable and trustworthy firm of accountants – highly recommended.” — Alexi Jones
Address:
5 High Grn,
Great Shelford,
Cambridge
CB22 5EG
Website:
http://www.tayabali-white.co.uk/
13. The Bookkeeping Department
Sample Services:
- Regular Bookkeeping
- Virtual Finance Department
- Subcontracting for Accountants
- DIY Bookkeeping Support
- Advisory Services
- Xero Training
- Bookkeeping Services for Business
- Bookkeeping for Accountants
- Part-Time Finance Director
- Cash Flow Forecasting
AAT licensed: No
ACCA licensed: No
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: No
Sample Reviews:
“Lynne came out to give us 1:1 Xero guidance. She has a great amount of patience and uses non-jargon during her delivery, making it easy to understand. She followed up swiftly after she left with points of action for us to follow, as well as notes to back up those I had taken by hand. I highly recommend her.” — Hayley Honor
“We look forward to a long and highly valued relationship with The Bookkeeping Department, along with highly accurate, streamlined and managed business accounts, which will be a vital cornerstone in pushing our business to the next level. Thank you, Lynne and the team!” — M. Ashton
Address:
Future Business Centre,
The Allia,
Kings Hedges Rd,
Cambridge
CB4 2HY
Website:
http://www.thebookkeepingdepartment.co.uk/
14. Watermill Accounting Limited
Sample Services:
- Year-End Company Accounts and Corporation Tax Return
- Quarterly VAT Returns
- Payroll Services
- Confirmation Statement
- Monthly Bookkeeping
- Management Accounts
- Company Secretarial Services
- Receipt Bank app to take pictures of the receipts on the go
- Advice on pricing your services/products
- Tax Planning
AAT licensed: No
ACCA licensed: No
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes
Sample Reviews:
“I will recommend Watermill to any startup, especially one that needs to take R&D tax credits. The entire Watermill team is outstanding and is warm and insightful to the needs of a fast-growing tech company.” — Paresh Parekh
“It is always easy to book an appointment with Watermill Accounting, have a meeting and ask questions. Deepti will explain concepts by writing them down in front of you so that you can make notes and understand the various accounting concepts. As an accounting service, they offer excellent value for money and will give recommendations.” — E. Stevens
Address:
Future Business Centre,
Kings Hedges Rd,
Cambridge
CB4 2HY
Website:
http://www.watermillaccounting.co.uk/
15. TaxSwag Ltd
Sample Services:
- Self-Assessment Taxation
- Accountancy Services
- Startup Specialist
- Making Tax Digital #Mtd
- Social Media Support
- Construction Industry
- Payroll Services
- HMRC Enquiries and Penalties
- Value Added Tax (VAT)
- National Insurance
AAT licensed: No
ACCA licensed: No
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: No
Sample Reviews:
“How do I describe Kelly’s services at TaxSwag? To be honest, I don’t really know what I would do without her! She is so unbelievably helpful and reliable, and her knowledge is endless. Thank you so much for helping me over the past few years. You have become more like a friend than an accountant.” — Roselle’s Beauty
“Kelly from TaxSwag repeatedly bends over backwards to help me with my tax affairs, prepare mortgage application files, and answer my questions day and night. I’ve moved 200 miles across the country since hiring Kelly, but continue to use her services and even travel down to see her once or twice a year – it was totally worth it!” — Callum Chapman
Address:
17A High St,
Histon,
Cambridge
CB24 9JD
Website:
How did you pick the “best” Cambridge accountants?
We used Google local business data and selected firms with at least three reviews, scored 4.8 or higher, and that had a website.
Our dataset included only the 120 closest accounting firms to Cambridge 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 Cambridge cost?
According to our list of best accounting firms in Cambridge, 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 Cambridge 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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