Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Accounting Solutions in Gloucester
Established over two decades ago, Knights Accountants & Tax Advisors Accountants has built a reputation as a trusted independent firm serving businesses and individuals across Gloucestershire and beyond. Our team of experienced professionals delivers tailored financial solutions from strategically located offices in Highnam Business Centre and Lighthouse Trade Park Lydney. With a client-centric approach, we specialise in accounting, taxation, payroll, and business advisory services, prioritising personal service and professional expertise. Our success stems from long-term client relationships and a commitment to staying ahead of regulatory changes. We serve diverse sectors across Gloucester, the Forest of Dean, Wye Valley, Herefordshire, The Malverns, and The Cotswolds.Our dedicated tax department handles complex compliance matters while offering strategic planning opportunities. The firm maintains modern facilities with convenient amenities including ample free parking at both locations. Through continuous professional development, our team members including Darren Saunders, Samantha Meek, and Jeremy Box maintain industry accreditations and technical expertise. We combine traditional values with digital capabilities, offering software integration and compliance solutions for contemporary business needs. Our proactive approach helps clients navigate financial challenges while focusing on core business operations.
Services
Accounting services
Taxation
VAT
Payroll
Bookkeeping
Consultancy
Management accounts
Tax planning
Business advice
Compliance
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of local accounting expertise
- Our services are tailored to individual client requirements
- Dedicated tax department with investigation support
- Team includes qualified professionals with MAAT/FCCA accreditations
- Serving businesses across six regional locations
Services
Accounting services
We prepare statutory accounts, management accounts, and cash flow forecasts for businesses of all sizes. Our team ensures compliance with regulatory requirements while identifying tax efficiency opportunities. Clients benefit from strategic financial insights that support business decision-making and growth planning.
Taxation
Our dedicated tax department handles personal and corporate tax returns, inheritance tax planning, and tax investigation support. We provide proactive tax planning strategies to legitimate reduce liabilities while maintaining full compliance with HMRC requirements for individuals and businesses.
Payroll
We offer comprehensive payroll bureau services including PAYE calculations, CIS returns, and auto-enrolment pension administration. Our RTI-compliant solutions ensure accurate employee payments and statutory reporting for businesses with 1-100 employees.
VAT
We provide VAT registration, return preparation, and compliance advice for domestic and international transactions. Our expertise includes identifying tax planning opportunities and navigating complex VAT schemes to optimise business cash flow.
Bookkeeping
We maintain accurate financial records and prepare VAT returns for SMEs. Our bookkeeping services ensure timely compliance with tax obligations while providing clients with real-time financial insights to support business management decisions.
People
Darren Saunders
Accounts Team Leader
ACPA-qualified with over 30 years combined experience, Darren leads our accounts team in delivering tailored financial solutions for businesses ranging from sole traders to multi-million pound companies.
Samantha Meek
MAAT
Qualified accountant with specialist expertise in business compliance and financial reporting, supporting clients with statutory accounts preparation and tax return submissions.
Jeremy Box
FCCA FAAT
Senior accountant with dual FCCA and FAAT qualifications, providing strategic financial advice and overseeing complex compliance matters for corporate clients.
Luke Watts
MAAT
Experienced accountant specialising in SME financial reporting, delivering accurate management accounts and supporting business owners with regulatory compliance requirements.
Sandra White
Payroll Manager
Payroll specialist managing bureau services for 1-100 employee businesses, including RTI compliance, auto-enrolment pensions, and CIS return submissions.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide statutory accounts preparation, management accounts, cash flow forecasting, and business acquisition due diligence for sole traders to large limited companies.
Do you handle tax investigations?
Yes, our dedicated tax department offers investigation support including fee protection insurance and representation during HMRC examinations.
What payroll services are available?
We manage PAYE calculations, CIS returns, auto-enrolment pensions, RTI compliance, and annual P11D/P60 processing for businesses with 1-100 employees.
Do you serve businesses outside Gloucester?
Yes, we serve clients across the Forest of Dean, Wye Valley, Herefordshire, The Malverns, and The Cotswolds regions.
What VAT services do you provide?
We handle VAT registration, return preparation, overseas transaction advice, and tax planning opportunities for businesses of all sizes.
