10 Best Accountants & Accounting Firms in Hastings

We have compiled a list of the 10 best accountants and accounting firms in Hastings based on Google reviews. The companies had to have at least three reviews and a score of 4.5 or above 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. Ace Accounting 

Sample Services:

• Bookkeeping
• Payroll and pension auto-enrolment
• VAT registration and returns
• Preparation and submission of annual statutory accounts
• Self-assessment returns
• Personal and business tax service
• UK capital gains tax
• Tax planning
• Management accounts
• HMRC tax investigations and enquieries
• Income tax

AAT Licensed: No

ACCA Licensed: No

Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants: No

Sample Reviews:

“I highly recommend Ace Accounting. They are professional, approachable & reliable and have been instrumental in helping us go from carrier bags of screwed-up receipts to a functional system.” – Miranda

Several additional 5-star reviews without text.

Address:

Philips House, Drury Ln, Hastings, Saint Leonards-on-sea TN38 9BA

Website:

http://www.aceaccounting.co.uk/

2. Shore Accounting

Sample Services:

• Personal and business tax
• Payroll management and pension auto-enrolment
• Self-assessment returns
• CIS returns for construction companies
• VAT returns
• Bookkeeping
• Preparation and submission of annual accounts
• New business startup
• Business advice and planning
• Virtual finance director service

AAT Licensed: No

ACCA Licensed: No

Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants: No

Sample Reviews:

“Always quick to reply and helpful.” – Karen

“Seem good so far, very efficient.” – Simon

Address:

Innovation Centre, Highfield Dr, Hastings, Saint Leonards-on-sea TN38 9UH

Website:

https://www.shoreaccounting.co.uk/

3. Knight Accountants

Sample Services:

• Service charge accounting for residential buildings
• Payroll management and pension auto-enrolment
• Personal tax for sole traders
• Business tax for limited companies
• Preparation and submission of annual accounts
• Monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Bookkeeping
• VAT returns
• Self-assessment returns 
• Tax advice

AAT Licensed: No

ACCA Licensed: Yes

Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants: No

Sample Reviews:

“Been using Knights in St Leonard’s for last few years. Always a responsive, knowledgeable service. Dan has been excellent. Highly recommend and wouldn’t go anywhere else.” – Damian

“Having Knight Accountants to look after my business accounts is a delight. Kellie, where possible, will take my calls and respond quickly to all emails. Being treated as a person rather than a number is a refreshing change. I would highly recommend them.” 

Address:

77 Bohemia Rd, Hastings, St Leonards, Saint Leonards-on-sea TN37 6RJ

Website:

https://knightaccountants.co.uk/

4. Manningtons Chartered Accountants

Sample Services:

• Business startup
• Consultancy and systems advice
• Compliance services
• Investments 
• Pension services
• Bookkeeping
• Payroll management
• Budgets and financial forecasts
• Personal and business tax
• VAT returns

AAT Licensed: No

ACCA Licensed: No

Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes

Sample Reviews:

“The best accountants in Sussex, affordable and friendly service, I would highly recommend.” – Jason

Additional 5-star reviews without text.

Address:

7 Wellington Square, Hastings TN34 1PD

Website:

https://www.manningtons.net/

5. RDM Accountancy Services

Sample Services:

• Bookkeeping
• Payroll management and pension auto-enrolment
• Self-assessment returns
• Preparation and submission of annual accounts
• Regular management accounts
• VAT returns
• Tax planning
• Personal tax service
• Business tax service
• Bank reconciliations
• Invoicing

AAT Licensed: Yes

ACCA Licensed: No

Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants: No

Sample Reviews:

“Rosie is an absolute joy! Made everything really easy to understand, great communication & so patient with me & the fact I knew pretty much nothing. I referred my Dad and brother to her & they’ve been so pleased with the service as well. Thank you, Rosie!” – Holly

“Rosie is very friendly, and helpful, and answers all questions about accounting. She was very efficient in sending my tax returns. She will do everything to help your business. I highly recommend her.” – Petra

Address:

69 Mount Pleasant Rd, Hastings TN34 3SJ

Website:

https://www.rdmaccountancy.co.uk/

6. 1066 Bookkeeping

Sample Services:

• Bank reconciliations
• Credit card reconciliation
• Bookkeeping
• Expenses
• VAT returns
• Self-assessment returns
• Making tax digital
• Sales and purchase ledger
• Profit and loss statements
• Preparation and submission of annual accounts

AAT Licensed: No

ACCA Licensed: No

Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants: No

Sample Reviews:

“As a professional television actor, this company has saved me both time and money.

Very polite, hard-working, and efficient. Thank you.” – Charlie

“Very knowledgeable and extremely helpful, answering my many questions as a new business! Great value for money would definitely recommend.” – Tracy

Address:

11 Maitland Cl, Hastings TN34 2TR

Website:

https://www.1066bookkeeping.co.uk/

7. Nomi

Sample Services:

• Cloud accounting with Xero, QuickBooks, and Dext
• Bookkeeping
• Corporation tax software
• Practice management software
• Self-assessment returns
• Payroll management and pension auto-enrolment
• CIS returns for construction companies
• CRM software
• Onboarding software
• Company secretarial work

AAT Licensed: No

ACCA Licensed: No

Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants: No

Sample Reviews:

“I tested Nomisma’s integration with Dext and WOW, and it’s truly revolutionary. The technology behind Dext is remarkable, as it enabled me to finish a job that typically requires several days in just a few hours. The entire process, from data entry to accounts production, was streamlined.” – Charlotte

“Brilliant software for Self Assessment ( have not worked with other Nomisma modules yet)

I have been working in tax for 16 years. Nomisma is great for accountancy firms as the cost is very low in comparison with functionality. It  beats IRIS or Tax Calc, in my personal opinion!” – Lina

Address:

Innovation Centre, 25 Highfield Dr, St Leonards, Hastings, Saint Leonards-on-sea TN38 9UH

Website:

https://nomi.co.uk/

8. Porters Financial

Sample Services:

• The company specialises in providing legal and financial services
• Investment management
• Investment planning
• Investment advice
• Pensions
• Retirement planning
• Mortgages
• Insurance and protection
• Equity release
• Will and estate planning

AAT Licensed: No

ACCA Licensed: No

Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants: No

Sample Reviews:

“Working with Emma and the team at Porters Financial has been a very positive experience in the wake of losing my husband last year.  Emma gave me non-biased advice and has been a brilliant help and support through all my endless questions and queries. I have no hesitation in recommending her and the team.” – Victoria

“Needed advice to release pension funds and plan effectively for retirement. Emma took time to understand my concerns and future needs. Had it not been for her advice I may have taken a different path with possible detrimental consequences.” – Susan

Address:

Innovation Centre, Churchfields Ind. Estate, Highfield Dr, Hastings, Saint Leonards-on-sea TN38 9UH

Website:

https://www.portersfinancial.co.uk/

9. Honey Barrett

Sample Services:

• Cloud accounting with Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks
• Payroll management and pension auto-enrolment
• Bookkeeping
• Research and development tax credits
• Estate administration
• Specialised services for healthcare professionals
• Self-assessment returns
• VAT returns
• Personal and business tax
• Tax planning

AAT Licensed: No

ACCA Licensed: No

Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes

Sample Reviews:

“Absolutely excellent Medical Accountants, We have had Abi looking after us for some years now, and she is excellent.  The rest of the team is also brilliant, responsive, and helpful.  Would thoroughly recommend.” – Julie

“I could not recommend the company enough, especially Liz Densley, who has been managing my accounts. She is very responsive, highly professional, and incredibly knowledgeable about the complexities of accounts for medics.” – Peter

Address:

48 St Leonards Rd, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 1JB

Website:

https://www.honeybarrett.co.uk/

10. Holland Harper LLP

Sample Services:

• Business startup
• Business consultancy
• Systems advice
• Business planning and financial forecasts
• Bookkeeping
• VAT returns
• Personal and business tax
• Corporation tax
• Self-assessment returns
• Payroll management and pension auto-enrolment

AAT Licensed: No

ACCA Licensed: No

Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants: Yes

Sample Reviews:

“Having known Roy and his team for some years when looking for a firm to support me with my new business venture at Janet Sinden & Co Solicitors, he was an obvious first choice! From our first meeting over a coffee in Battle, he has been supportive, clear, and swift in his advice.” – Christopher

“I have used HH LLP for over a decade. Indeed, they helped set up my company. The staff are all very professional, friendly, and supportive and have all given me a great service over the years.” – Robert

Address:

26 High St, Battle TN33 0EA

Website:

https://www.hollandharper.co.uk/

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