Sidaways

Business Details

Trusted Chartered Accountants in Exeter

Our team of fully qualified chartered accountants delivers powerful financial support to businesses of all sizes. As a training firm accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, we combine professional excellence with cutting-edge technology. Our status as Xero Platinum Partners reflects our deep expertise in cloud accounting solutions, including Sage and Xero software for payroll and financial management.

We specialise in accounting, tax planning, and business growth strategies, operating on transparent fixed fees that rarely exceed inflationary increases. With offices in Exeter and free client parking available, we provide accessible, comprehensive financial services ranging from software advice to integrated business strategy and specialist tax consultation.

Services

Accounts Preparation Tax Services Cash Flow Management Xero Accounting Payroll Services

Highlights and features

We are Xero Platinum Partners with specialist cloud accounting expertise
Our fixed fees rarely exceed inflationary increases for long-term certainty
We provide real-time financial insights through cloud-based accounting technology
Our team includes chartered accountants with decades of industry experience
We offer tailored solutions for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders

Associations and certifications

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Xero Platinum Partners

What people say

Expertise Reliable Exceptional client service Knowledgeable team Stress-free accounting

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Services

Accounts Preparation

Our accounts preparation service ensures accurate and timely financial reporting for businesses. We handle year-end accounts, audit preparation, and financing applications while maintaining compliance standards. Our cloud-based approach provides real-time financial insights to support strategic decision-making.

Tax Services

We offer comprehensive tax services including returns, capital gains, and inheritance tax planning. Our experts ensure compliance while identifying tax efficiencies. We support businesses and individuals with strategic tax management tailored to their specific needs.

Cash Flow Management

Our cash flow management service identifies working capital requirements and develops forecasting strategies. Using Xero software, we help businesses maintain financial stability and prepare for future growth through regular cash flow analysis and reporting.

Xero Accounting

As Xero Platinum Partners, we implement cloud-based accounting solutions for real-time financial management. Our service includes software setup, ongoing support, and integration with Dext for automated invoice processing and expense tracking.

Payroll Services

We provide comprehensive payroll services covering salary processing, tax deductions, and compliance reporting. Our cloud-based system ensures accurate and timely payments while maintaining HMRC compliance for businesses of all sizes.

People

Sam Andrews

Client Services Director

Sam leads our client services team with extensive experience in accounting and client relationship management. He specialises in delivering tailored financial solutions to growing businesses.

Michael Broome

Head of Cloud Accounting

Michael heads our cloud accounting division, bringing expertise in Xero software implementation and digital accounting solutions for modern businesses.

Dan Routcliffe

Client Services Director

Dan provides strategic accounting guidance to businesses, combining technical expertise with practical commercial advice to support business growth.

Bev Payroll

Payroll Services Manager

Bev manages payroll operations with precision, ensuring compliance and accuracy in wage processing for our business clients.

Emelia Client

Client Services Manager

Emelia delivers exceptional client service with a focus on personal tax and business accounting needs, combining technical knowledge with approachable support.

Questions

What accounting services do you offer?

We provide accounts preparation, tax services, cash flow management, Xero accounting software implementation, and payroll services for businesses and individuals.

Do you work with different business structures?

Yes, we support limited companies, partnerships, sole traders, and individuals with tailored accounting solutions across various industries.

What are your fixed fee packages?

Our packages start from £53/month for sole traders, £93/month for partnerships, and £26/month for landlords, with comprehensive services included.

Are you Xero accounting experts?

As Xero Platinum Partners, we specialise in cloud accounting solutions with expert implementation and ongoing support for Xero software users.

How do you handle tax planning?

We provide strategic tax planning services including returns, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, and compliance management to optimise your tax position.

What areas do you serve?

Based in Exeter, we serve clients across the South West and provide services nationwide through our cloud accounting platform.

Reviews (5)

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Harry East

Nov 06, 2021 Report

Since moving to Sidaways Ive been nothing but impressed. Great people, great advice but most of all, they give you their time and respond quickly to any queries you have. This is super important in a fast moving business and theyve given me the confidence in my numbers and processes that I needed after a difficult period in the business. I would have no hesitation in recommending Sidaways. Theyve clearly built a well oiled firm and a great culture too!

B.- Eggbeast

Oct 19, 2021 Report

We operate a small indie game studio, in a 2-company group, with 130 suppliers in 37 countries, and some interesting tax scenarios. Our previous accountants proved to be disconnected and unresponsive and caused a flood of errors and problems. I shopped around and Sidaways won me over in the interview (with Jeremy and Sam). Sam promised to take us on and put out all the "fires" caused by the previous accountants, which had been effectively blocking me doing my primary functions of running a busy studio and causing me a lot of additional unnecessary stress.
Sam was true to his word, and has completed

Lars Born

Mar 21, 2021 Report

Since joining up with Sidaways Limited I have nothing but good feedback. Very helpful in putting my mind at rest with everything tax related. I would like to highlight the service of Michael as outstanding. Explained everything to me in such a simple and effective manner. He is very very good at his job. You can tell that he really does care about the customer. I would go as far to say that he goes above and beyond his duties to help me whenever I have a query. If I ever have a question, I just ring up and it is sorted straight away. I cannot recommend their services enough.

Nikki Bidgood

Feb 16, 2021 Report

If you are looking for a truly personal and well informed accountancy service, Jeremy, Sarah and the team are outstanding. They have been my accountants for more than 30 years, guiding me through both self-employed ventures and company accountancy. They always respond to queries quickly and efficiently and their advice over the many years has been invaluable. I highly recommend them without hesitation.

J. Maxwell

Feb 05, 2021 Report

Incredibly diligent and attentive service. I have found Sidaways (and Sam specifically) to be very proactive in their attention, guiding me to provide accurate and efficient accounts on time and always coming up with suggestions for ways to improve.
Considering the circumstances of the pandemic I have found them to be really forward thinking in their approach and always available to answer any questions.