Accounts & legal

Our outsourced finance department delivers expert bookkeeping, payroll, tax returns, and management reporting at 30-40% lower cost than in-house teams. Leveraging Xero technology, we provide FD-level insights and real-time financial analysis. Clients benefit from quarterly performance reviews, ensuring proactive decision-making and long-term strategic planning tailored to business goals.

We offer precise business valuations for mergers, acquisitions, or exit planning. Our specialists combine financial analysis with market trends to determine accurate valuations. This service supports informed decision-making for business owners seeking to buy, sell, or grow their enterprises.

Our tax compliance services cover corporation tax, VAT returns, and self-assessment filings. Experts ensure adherence to HMRC regulations while optimising tax efficiency. Clients receive strategic advice on capital gains, inheritance tax, and R&D tax credits to minimise liabilities.

SRA-regulated legal services include commercial contracts, employment law, and business sales. Our solicitors provide end-to-end support for company formation, share structures, and intellectual property. This ensures clients navigate legal complexities with confidence.

We create tailored financial forecasts and cashflow models using real-time data. This enables businesses to anticipate challenges, plan investments, and secure funding. Proactive forecasting supports sustainable growth and risk mitigation.

With over 25 years' experience, Neil leads our team as CEO, driving strategic growth and client-focused innovation. He champions our mission to transform accounting through technology and transparency.

As founder, Neil established Accounts & Legal in 2015 to revolutionise SME accounting. His vision combines accounting and legal services, leveraging technology to deliver actionable insights for business owners.

Rachel leads our legal team with 20+ years' expertise in corporate law, specialising in business sales, commercial contracts, and employment law to support client growth and compliance.

Sam brings 10+ years' experience in finance, offering strategic management accounting insights. His corporate and SME practice background ensures practical, results-driven solutions for clients.

Jessica specialises in connecting clients with tailored accounting, payroll, and HR solutions. Her focus on understanding business needs ensures seamless service integration and long-term partnerships.

We provide accounting, tax, legal, payroll, and outsourced finance services for SMEs, combining expertise with technology for holistic business support.

Our outsourced finance department reduces costs by 30-40% compared to in-house teams while providing FD-level insights and real-time financial analysis.

Yes, our legal services are regulated by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA), and we are a Xero Platinum Partner for expert technology integration.

We serve clients nationwide from offices in London, Brighton, Manchester, and Liverpool, supporting businesses of all sizes across the UK.

We provide quarterly performance reviews as standard, offering 4x more analysis and forward-looking advice than traditional annual reviews.

We have been with Accounts and Legal a couple of months now and couldn't be happier with their service. From initial onboarding all the staff have been great. Our accountant is Sam Millward and from our first meeting both myself and my business partner felt at ease and confident we had made the right choice. Sam is patient with us, explaining all things finance so we both understand. Thanks Sam, this part of the business is no longer scary for us and actually enjoyable!

Accounts & Legal have been providing services to me and my clients for a number of years. Tas Begum stepped in to cover when an accountant left at short notice. She picked everything up very quickly and has been very professional and effective in ensuring that our accounts are in good shape. She is always positive and is a problem solver and is someone who we enjoy working with immensely. Thanks Tas. Youre a star.

I'm not the most financially literate person on the block, but I've been working with A&L for three years now and couldn't be happier. They take the time to explain everything, the frequent contact means I'm not left lurching in the dark (or caught out by surprise bills!), and I really enjoy our meetings. Lucy's an absolute gem with the patience of a saint to boot, and she manages to stay on top of all of my books even when I'm a complete mess myself!

We have had the pleasure of being a client of Accounts and Legal for 7 years, and we can confidently say they are an invaluable asset to our financial well-being. From day one, the team at Accounts and Legal has impressed us with their professionalism and expertise. They take the time to truly understand the unique needs of our business and consistently deliver personalized solutions that have had a significant impact on its financial health.

A noteworthy aspect of our experience with Accounts and Legal is the invaluable support we receive during the quarterly calls with James and Josh. These sessions have proven to be instrumental in tackling several otherwise daunting tasks. What sets Accounts and Legal apart is their unwavering commitment to client satisfaction. The team is responsive, proactive, and always goes above and beyond to ensure that our financial matters are handled with precision and care.

Their attention to detail is truly commendable. Communication is seamless with Accounts and Legal. They not only keep us informed about important financial updates but also take the time to explain complex concepts in a way that is easy to grasp. This level of transparency has fostered a trusting and collaborative relationship that we greatly appreciate. In addition to their technical prowess, the team's friendly and approachable demeanor makes working with them a pleasure.

They create a supportive environment that eases the often daunting task of navigating financial complexities. We highly recommend Accounts and Legal to anyone seeking a reliable and proactive accounting partner. Their dedication to excellence has not only streamlined our financial processes but has also played a pivotal role in the success of our business. Thank you, Accounts and Legal, for being a trusted ally on our journey to financial success!

Yet another year with Accounts and Legal and one full of positive outcomes! Thank you for your continuous outstanding work team @accountsandlegal

We have just joined accounts and legal and could not ask for more. The support so far has been amazing. Being beginners in business we feel really looked after and excited about our future collaboration with this team. Thank you!

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.

Amazing service! This review is specifically for Ellen. She's very positive and prompt in here responses and has been super helpful with all my random questions, which takes some patience. Really enjoy working with Ellen and would recommend her accountancy skills to anyone in need : Keep up the good work

A little disappointed at the beginning of the services with A&L but then changed to having Ellen as my accountant (who's at the Brighton office) she's always helpful, responsive and goes above and beyond to make sure we've got the best services! Really recommend her.

I started my own recruitment company 6 months ago and when I started, I had absolutely no idea about the financial side of the business. I had never done a tax return or sent an invoice and the only expenses I worried about were refunds for fancy client dinners. 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! Shortly after, Chris and Katriana talked me through everything I needed to do to ensure I was on track. Accounts & Legal have magically removed all of my accounting headaches in a couple of phone calls. They are super knowledgeable and have even given me some great financial advice to streamline other areas of the company.

It's like having a brilliant financial director within the business for a tiny fraction of the cost. Absolutely worth every single penny! I would highly recommend Accounts & Legal, especially for small business owners like me who start to sweat every time they get an email from tax office!

Very helpful and friendly. Accounts and Legal helped me with my taxes and company related issues and Veronika Schiller did a marvellous job. Five star rating from an Austrian UK business owner

I have worked with a couple of accountants since I started my business and have not been happier than I am now with Ronnie. She is always available, and always a pleasure to engage with. The work has been to the highest standard and I would highly recommend her.

I have been a client of Ronnie's for a few years now. She is always available to answer any questions I have and to help me understand new areas. She is also flexible and happy to work with the accounting software I prefer.

Since starting my own business, I was getting help and advice from Chris and his team. They were always quick to solve any problem I had. No matter how trivial my question is, they will help with advice. Ellen, thanks for the great work.

Brilliant service. Company accounts were communicated and delivered in good time and Chris made it very easy to understand the tax jargon. Thank you Chris!

We have recently moved accountants to Accounts and Legal and have been blown away by the service and attention received, especially from Chris and Ellen. They have already helped above and beyond what is expected of an accountant and are enabling us to grow our business with ease. Our sincerest thanks to them and the rest of their team for all their efforts so far. Thanks guys!

I am happy to recommend Accounts and Legal particularly Chris from Brighton office who has been very helpful and prompt in his responses. Great service. Thank you!

Fred Harding and Steve Burnand at the Brighton office of accounts and Legal have looked after my small business accounts and my personal tax return and Airbnb business account for the last two years. Not only is their work and attention to detail excellent but they are both really decent people and great to communicate with and work with. Highly recommended both for business and personal accountancy and tax services.

Fred and the guys at the Brighton office took my accounts over and turned them from a headache to a breeze. Highly recommended.

I've been with A&L - Brighton branch - for two years now and I couldn't be happier. The team are meticulous, very responsive, offer extremely excellent advice, and overall just a brilliant accountants. If you're looking for an accountants that can be trusted to look after you, and your finances this is the one for you. Thank you, Ronnie and team. You're stars!