The 12 accountants listed below are the top-rated accounting firms in Exeter 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. Simpkins Edwards LLP
Sample Services:
- Compliance with banking requirements
- Keeping your bookkeeping and financial records up-to-date
- Preparing and e-filing VAT returns
- Preparing bookkeeping & accountancy spreadsheets adapted to suit your business
- Producing management accounts on an agreed regular basis
- Providing staff for short-term projects, e.g. sickness cover
- Staff training for Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks
- Using online packages to provide real-time, online information
- Keeping your bookkeeping and financial records up to date
- Preparing and e-filing VAT returns
AAT licensed: No
ACCA licensed: No
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes
Sample Reviews:
“I thought that my London accountant was doing a great job for me, but having switched to Simpkins Edwards Exeter, I have realised that they are altogether superior in every way. They are efficient, more cost-effective and extremely personable to deal with. I would highly recommend them for business or personal usage.” — Martin Gandar
“I’ve been with Mary Jane Campbell at Simpkins Edwards in Exeter for a couple of years now – I just wish I’d found her earlier! Mary Jane, and her colleagues, are a real joy to deal with. On a day-to-day basis, whatever the query, large or small, their experience and knowledge is the best I’ve ever encountered.” — Susan Gandar
Address:
Michael House,
Castle St,
Exeter
EX4 3LQ
Website:
http://www.simpkinsedwards.co.uk/
2. TaxAssist Accountants Exeter
Sample Services:
- Self-Assessment Tax Returns
- Tax Savings
- Corporation Tax
- Year-End-Accounts
- Bookkeeping Services
- Payroll Services
- VAT Returns
- Capital Gains Tax
- Inheritance Tax
- Tax Investigations
AAT licensed: No
ACCA licensed: No
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes
Sample Reviews:
“A first-class professional service. Prompt, efficient, competent and caring. Services delivered on time and as promised, Very happy to recommend them!” — Andrew Leadbetter
“Amazing work by Lindsay, who helped us through something that was a very stressful process. She was very caring and thorough with her work. We are very grateful for her help.” — D. JL.
Address:
1 Pinhoe Road,
Exeter,
EX4 7HP
Website:
https://www.taxassist.co.uk/accountants/exeter
3. Merlin Accountancy Services Ltd
Sample Services:
- Preparing your annual accounts
- Preparing your business tax and returns
- Professional fee protection
- One page benchmarking
- Accounting records quality
- Improvement reports
- Year-round tax planning
- Health checks for PAYE, NI, and VAT
- Company car tax
- Taking cash from the business in the most tax-efficient way
AAT licensed: No
ACCA licensed: No
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: No
Sample Reviews:
“Merlin Accountancy Services have provided invaluable support in establishing our financial practices as a new company. They have provided a highly professional and reliable accountancy service covering everything from our bookkeeping, invoicing, and payroll through to end-of-year accounts and annual returns.” — Cara Stobart
“Thank you, Giles and Karen, for your excellent service and assistance with all our accountancy/bookkeeping requirements. Highly recommend your professional service and the newsletters are excellent.” — Rachel Gilpin
Address:
2nd Floor,
33 Longbrook St,
Exeter
EX4 6AW
Website:
http://www.merlin-accountants.co.uk/
4. Peplows Chartered Accountants
Sample Services:
- Business Start-Up
- Managing & Growing Your Business
- Buying And Selling Businesses
- Accounts & Audit
- Business Tax
- Personal Tax
- Cloud Accounting
- Bookkeeping
- Payroll And Auto Enrolment
- Tax Investigation Service
AAT licensed: No
ACCA licensed: No
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes
Sample Reviews:
“Debbie was fantastic throughout. She replied promptly, kept me well-informed and provided the service required. As a whole, I would definitely recommend Peplows.” — Craig Skinner
“I cannot recommend Peplows Chartered Accountants highly enough. They are simply the best team of accountants I have had the pleasure of dealing with. Debbie is simply brilliant. She helped us save a whopping 10K SDLT on the purchase of a commercial property last year. I can’t thank her and her team enough.” — Antonino Genco
Address:
Cranmere Court,
1st Floor Units 3 & 4,
Lustleigh Cl,
Exeter
EX2 8PW
Website:
5. Sidaways Limited
Sample Services:
- Cash Flow Management
- Accounts Preparation
- Year-Round Support
- Tax Returns
- Preparation Reminders
- XERO Accounting Technology
- Accounting Services
- Bookkeeping Services
- Business Support
- Year-End Accounts
AAT licensed: No
ACCA licensed: No
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes
Sample Reviews:
“I have worked with Sideaways now for several years. I found them via their website, which initially struck my interest as a transparent and forward-thinking company. They offer services to both small and large businesses across a broad set of industries enabling a unique blend of advice that’s tailored to enable the best expertise at an accessible and affordable rate.” — Chris Cayless
“After finally realising that we were probably out of our depth, we were recommended to contact Sideaways. Dan was brilliant at just taking what we threw at him and making sense of it in a short time frame. There is a clear pricing structure, and we now have confidence and clarity about our future business.” — Caroline Adams
Address:
Providence Court, 5,
Exeter
EX2 5JL
Website:
6. The Finance Department
Sample Services:
- Providing relevant and timely management information
- Preparation and submission of VAT returns
- Preparation and submission of monthly payroll
- Preparation of Statutory Accounts and Corporation Tax Returns
- Analysis and improvement of business processes
- Mentoring and training internal staff and sometimes even clients
- Assisting with technical accounting queries
- Checking Statutory reports for compliance
- Financial Analysis
- Preparation of Month/Year-End schedules
AAT licensed: Yes No
ACCA licensed: Yes No
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes No
Sample Reviews:
“Jacob, Emma, Mike and the team at the Finance Department provide an excellent and invaluable payroll, accounts payable and bookkeeping service to our business. Response times and quality of service are second to none, consistently, month on month. Highly recommended.” — Robert Ewins
“I needed Finance Director level help with a number of issues which, without the help of Mike at the Finance Department, we would have struggled to resolve; thank you to Mike and his team for all their help and continued support. I would definitely recommend it to other businesses and look forward to working with Mike when we move our accounting system.” — Teresa Redhead
Address:
Office F1,
Berkeley House Dix’s Field,
Exeter
EX1 1PZ
Website:
http://finance-department.co.uk/
7. The Fresh Accountancy Company Ltd
Sample Services:
- Management Accounts
- HMRC Support
- Tax Returns
- HR Advice Line
- Making Tax Digital (MTD)
- CIS Returns
- Auto-Enrolment
- Business Support
- Tax Investigation
- Payroll Services
AAT licensed: No
ACCA licensed: No
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes
Sample Reviews:
“Fresh promises to give a local, personalised service. I don’t think any other accountant genuinely cares about their customers. The team are unbelievable. Even on holidays/days off, if it’s urgent, they help. Dedicated support makes such a difference, never having to repeat what you want help with.” — David Harris-Heffer
“I’ve had The Fresh Accountancy as my accountant for several years now. Everyone there is always super helpful. Whenever I email them, I normally get a response within the hour (quite often within minutes!!). I can’t recommend them enough.” — Ryan Wilford
Address:
Orchard House,
Clyst St Mary,
Exeter
EX5 1BR
Website:
https://freshaccountancy.co.uk/
8. Root2Growth
Sample Services:
- Root2Growth can help you improve the profitability of your business
- Provide business growth advice
- Provide bookkeeping services
- Help you with your accounting
- Help you make an informed business decision
- Provide compliance services
- Help you with your tax calculation and returns
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and profits
- Facilitate growth through financial insight and time-saving processes
- Manage your accounts
AAT licensed: No
ACCA licensed: No
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes
Sample Reviews:
“We’ve been using Root2growth now for several years and can honestly say they have transformed how we run our business. Everything is streamlined to perfection, and we are so happy we’ve now moved another 2 of our businesses over!” — Oliver Kightley
“I have no hesitancy in recommending Rayanne and Root2Growth. Rayanne goes way beyond doing the accounting basics and takes an active interest in supporting your growth and success. She’s also knowledgeable, smart, super organised, and great with numbers! Highly recommended!” — Ben Rotheray
Address:
Business Centre,
Pynes Hill,
Exeter
EX2 5JL
Website:
9. Prydis Limited
Sample Services:
- Accountancy & Business Support
- Business and Personal Tax Services
- R&D Tax Relief
- Audit & Assurance
- Cloud Accounting
- Financial Planning for Family Business
- Business Structure & Company Formation
- Payroll Services
- Outsourced Finance Director
- Company Secretarial
AAT licensed: No
ACCA licensed: No
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: No
Sample Reviews:
“Both Matt and Jacob have worked with extreme professionalism and exceptional communication. Our accounts have been completely transformed whilst offering advice, guidance and, above all, answering all questions we have had. I cannot recommend Matt and his team enough!” — DSB Administrator
“Matt & Chris are a credit to Prydis. They go above and beyond to ensure my business needs are met. I cannot recommend their skills enough. Thank you to you both for bringing your accounting technique to my company.” — Lloyd Wyatt
Address:
Senate Court,
Southernhay Gardens,
Exeter
EX1 1NT
Website:
10. MJ Smith & Co Ltd
Sample Services:
- MJ Smith & Co Ltd can minimise your corporation tax liabilities
- Maximise capital allowances
- Maximise any tax losses
- Assess and claim any R&D tax credits due
- Claim any creative industry reliefs
- Clear overdrawn Directors’ loan accounts
- Plan the optimum time for large purchases to utilise the available allowances
- Ensure you meet all the statutory deadlines and avoid all penalties
- Ensure exit strategies are in place
- Maximise shareholder value and minimise their personal tax liabilities by extracting profits
AAT licensed: No
ACCA licensed: No
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes
Sample Reviews:
“I can’t say enough how approachable and helpful everyone has been. Miles, Tom and Vicki always take the time to explain everything in a way I can understand and have always been happy to help me through any problems that may have arisen. I would happily recommend them to anyone looking for an accountant, as I can’t recommend them enough!” — Katja Jaqueline
“Accounts done and dusted for another year. Usual top-notch service from Miles and his team. Lovely cuppa whilst going over my year-end accounts. Nothing is too much trouble, great customer service always going the extra mile. That’s why they have been my accountant for 10 years.” — Onelife Training UK Limited
Address:
Woodbury House Green Lane,
Exton,
Exeter
EX3 0PW
Website:
11. Strategic Solutions Financial Services Exeter
Sample Services:
- Strategic Solutions Financial Services can help you plan your pension
- Set your retirement goals
- Review your pension plans and determine whether they’re suitable for achieving your retirement goals
- Understand your financial position
- Build and preserve your wealth
- Stay on track going forwards
- Help you with the cash flow planning
- Help you build a robust investment portfolio
- Structure your assets in a way that reduces your tax burden
- Ensure more of your money goes towards your goals
AAT licensed: No
ACCA licensed: No
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes
Sample Reviews:
“Martin from Strategic Solutions has always given fantastic advice and service. He is a very professional, friendly advisor, and his knowledge of the industry is second to none. He is always available to answer any question or query, no matter how big or small. I have no hesitation in recommending Martin to anyone looking for the best financial assistance.” — Stewart Murch
“I would highly recommend Martin from Strategic Solutions. He has helped me over a number of years with my finances and has always given me very clear and professional advice. He is very knowledgeable and able to explain and guide me through my complex financial situation. He is always on hand to help and advise and also reassure when decisions need to be made.” — Annabel James
Address:
1 Grindle Way,
Clyst St Mary,
Exeter
EX5 1DF
Website:
https://ssfs.co.uk/meet-our-team/martin-waistell/
12. Kirks Insolvency – Exeter
Sample Services:
- Creditors Voluntary Liquidation
- Company Voluntary Arrangements
- Bankruptcy
- Administration Services
- Business Rescue
- Individual Voluntary Arrangement
- Pre-Pack Administration
- Members’ Voluntary Liquidations
- Limited Company Advice
- Sole Trader or Partnership Advice
AAT licensed: No
ACCA licensed: No
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants: No
Sample Reviews:
“I have recently completed a Members Voluntary Liquidation through Kirks Insolvency, Exeter. Kirks were recommended to me by my accountant, and I have been delighted by the liquidation service they have provided. Disbursement of initial funds was completed quickly and without issue. Throughout the whole process, I was impressed by the efficiency and service level provided.” — George Hansen
“Kirks’ service in connection with my MVL has been exemplary. This is probably the only time I will go through an MVL process, but Kirks have helped guide me through it at every step and have been clear, courteous and proactive in all respects. Their fees were very competitive. I would recommend Kirks to anyone who needs this MVL service.” — Clare Travers
Address:
5 Barnfield Cres,
Exeter
EX1 1QT
Website:
How did you pick the “best” Exeter accountants?
We used Google local business data and selected firms with at least 5 reviews, scored 4.8 or higher, and that had a website.
Our dataset included only the 120 closest accounting firms to Exeter 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 Exeter cost?
According to our list of best accounting firms in Exeter, 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 Birmingham 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