Business Details
43 Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Coventry & Leamington Spa
Leigh Christou, established in 1983 and operating as a Limited Liability Partnership since 2010, has built an enviable reputation as a leading firm of chartered certified accountants in Coventry and Leamington Spa. Our team of seasoned professionals delivers expert audit, tax advisory, and business support services to a diverse client base spanning engineering, construction, hospitality, and the not-for-profit sector. With a focus on proactive, personalized solutions, we combine decades of local market knowledge with a commitment to innovation and client-centric service. Recognized through numerous industry awards, including Accounting & Business Advisory Firm of the Year, we maintain regulatory oversight by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.Our track record of staff development, evidenced by multiple AAT and ACCA qualifications achieved under our support, underscores our investment in professional excellence. Through strategic initiatives like employee ownership trust advisory services and R&D tax credit claims, we empower businesses to optimize financial outcomes while maintaining compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks.
Services
Audit & Accounts
Forensic Accounting
Business Start-up
Employment Ownership Trusts
EMI Share Schemes
Taxation
Business Planning
Management Services
Tax Inquiry Insurance
Corporate Finance Advice
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- Award-winning accountancy firm with 40+ years of local expertise
- Comprehensive services covering audit, tax, and business advisory
- Regulated by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
- Proven track record in employee ownership trust transactions
- Dedicated team with specialist skills in forensic accounting
Associations and certifications
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Services
Audit & Accounts
We provide comprehensive audit and accountancy services for sole traders, limited companies, charities, and not-for-profit organisations. Our statutory audit services comply with FSA and CASS 5 regulations while delivering actionable financial insights. Clients benefit from our ACCA-regulated expertise in preparing accurate financial statements and assurance reports.
Forensic Accounting
Our forensic accounting team offers expert witness services, fraud investigations, and professional negligence reviews. As registered members of the Academy of Experts, we provide court-admissible reports and specialist testimony for matrimonial proceedings, business valuations, and commercial disputes.
Employment Ownership Trusts
We specialise in facilitating business transitions through Employment Ownership Trusts. Our services include HMRC-approved valuations, share purchase agreements, and tax-efficient exit strategies. This enables business owners to transfer ownership to employees while optimising capital gains tax benefits.
Tax Inquiry Insurance
In partnership with Vantage Fee Protect, we offer insurance covering up to 100,000 in fees for HMRC investigations. This includes coverage for corporation tax, VAT, PAYE, and NIC disputes, with access to specialist consultants for employment and health & safety matters.
Business Start-up
We support new businesses with structure selection, cashflow projections, and compliance requirements. Our services include business plan development, finance sourcing advice, and implementation of accounting systems to ensure regulatory compliance from inception.
People
Chris Christou
Senior Director
With over 40 years in the profession, Chris leads our corporate finance team. He specialises in business succession planning and employee ownership trusts, having guided numerous companies through complex ownership transitions while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Sumaya Miah
AAT Accountant
Qualified AAT accountant providing expert bookkeeping and payroll services. Sumaya supports businesses with MTD compliance and financial reporting, having achieved outstanding results in her AAT finals under our training programme.
Lauren Smith
ACCA Accountant
Fully qualified ACCA accountant offering specialist tax advisory services. Lauren assists clients with corporation tax planning, personal tax compliance, and VAT optimisation strategies across Coventry and Leamington Spa.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide audit, tax advisory, business start-up support, forensic accounting, and employee ownership trust services across Coventry and Leamington Spa.
How long have you been operating?
Established in 1983, we've served businesses in the West Midlands for over four decades as a trusted chartered accountancy firm.
Are you regulated by professional bodies?
Yes, we're registered auditors regulated by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) with Audit Register No. 8000853.
Do you specialise in any particular industry sectors?
We work with engineering firms, construction companies, hospitality businesses, and not-for-profit organisations across the West Midlands region.
Can you help with business succession planning?
Yes, we specialise in employee ownership trust transactions and business exit strategies, having assisted multiple clients with tax-efficient ownership transitions.
