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Trusted Accountants in Brighton
Established in 1995, we provide tailored tax and accountancy solutions for sole traders, small businesses, and individuals across Brighton & Hove, Lewes, Uckfield, and Haywards Heath. Our team combines over 36 years of HMRC experience with a client-centric approach, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in all financial matters. Specialising in property taxation and Making Tax Digital compliance, we prioritise personalised service to alleviate the stress of tax returns and company accounts. Our director, a Chartered Tax Adviser, maintains direct HMRC channels for urgent queries, while our office manager handles day-to-day client needs with ATT-qualified expertise.

With 450+ local clients, we focus on simplifying complex financial processes, offering transparent pricing and practical advice to support business growth and personal tax efficiency. Our Brighton Marina office provides free parking and a welcoming environment for face-to-face consultations, complemented by home visits for client convenience.
Services
Sole Trader Accounts Small Business Accounts Personal Tax Returns Property Taxation Tax Planning
Details
  • Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
  • Director with 36 years of HMRC experience and direct HMRC channels
  • Personalised service tailored to individual business and tax requirements
  • Specialist knowledge in property investment taxation and compliance
  • ATT-qualified tax adviser handling small business compliance matters
  • Proven track record serving 450+ local clients since 1995
Associations and certifications
  • Chartered Tax Adviser
  • Association of Taxation Technicians
Services
Sole Trader Accounts
We prepare complete sole trader accounts and tax returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements while identifying legitimate tax-saving opportunities. Our service includes bookkeeping support, expense categorisation, and deadline management. Clients receive proactive advice to optimise their tax position throughout the year.
Small Business Accounts
Full accounting service for limited companies, covering annual accounts preparation, corporation tax returns, and Companies House filings. We ensure compliance with accounting standards and statutory deadlines while providing financial insights to support business growth and decision-making.
Personal Tax Returns
Comprehensive personal tax return service for individuals with complex tax situations, including property income, investments, and self-employment earnings. We handle Making Tax Digital requirements and provide strategic advice to maximise allowable deductions and allowances.
Property Taxation
Specialist property tax services covering buy-to-let returns, capital gains tax on property sales, and tax-efficient structuring for property portfolios. We advise on allowable expenses, mortgage interest restrictions, and inheritance tax implications for property investors.
Tax Planning
Proactive tax planning advice to minimise liabilities through legitimate allowances, reliefs, and structuring strategies. Our services cover income tax, capital gains tax, and corporation tax planning tailored to individual business and personal circumstances.
People
Peter Deeprose
Director, Tax Adviser and Accountant
With over 36 years of HMRC experience, Peter established JDA in 1995 to help small businesses and individuals with tax compliance. A Chartered Tax Adviser and ATT member, he specialises in property taxation and maintains direct HMRC channels for urgent matters.
David Deeprose
Tax Adviser
Qualified ATT tax adviser with 11 years' experience handling small business compliance and personal tax returns. As office manager, he serves as primary client contact while specialising in taxation and compliance for local businesses.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for sole traders?
We provide complete sole trader account preparation and tax return submission services, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements while minimising tax liabilities.
Do you handle company accounts for limited businesses?
Yes, we prepare full company accounts and confirmation statements for limited companies, ensuring timely submission to Companies House and HMRC.
Can you assist with property tax matters?
Our specialists offer comprehensive property taxation services, including buy-to-let returns, capital gains tax planning, and property investment advice.
Are you qualified tax professionals?
Our director is a Chartered Tax Adviser with HMRC experience, and our office manager holds ATT qualifications in personal and business taxation.
Do you support clients with Making Tax Digital?
Yes, we provide full support for Making Tax Digital compliance, including software guidance and digital submission assistance for VAT and income tax.
Reviews (2)
Jean-Pierre Ferreira
Jan 03, 2020 Report
I had a appointment booked for 13:00. Phone at 10:15 to rearrange or get a phone call. Waited an hour and phoned again to make sure that it was either cancelled or that they would phone me back as I do not want to waste anyone's time. The person on the phone said that the person I had an appointment with is out visiting clients and he did speak to him. I asked if he was going to call me back or what will the next steps be? I was not happy at this stage as they did not think it necessary to inform me. I did not swear or scream, I simply told the person that I was not happy about the matter being
Linda Dv
Aug 01, 2019 Report
I was very impressed by the staff at JDA Tax & Accountancy ; they are efficient, professional and experienced. Highly recommended !