Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Chartered Accountants in Dunstable
Stoten Gillam is a leading independent firm of Chartered Accountants established in 1963, dedicated to delivering professional and personalized financial services to businesses and individuals. Regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW) and registered with the Chartered Institute of Taxation, we combine decades of expertise with a client-centric approach to address diverse financial needs. Our services span business start-up support, compliance, taxation, wealth management, and specialized advisory solutions tailored to the unique requirements of our clients. With a focus on accessibility and local market understanding, we provide timely, individualized advice to help clients navigate complex financial landscapes. Our team of experienced professionals is committed to minimizing tax liabilities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and offering strategic guidance to foster business growth and personal financial success.We maintain strong relationships with banks and financial institutions, supporting clients through audits, payroll management, and IT system integration. Recognizing the evolving challenges of tax investigations, we partner with Professional Fee Protection to defend client interests during HMRC scrutiny. Our comprehensive compliance services relieve administrative burdens, allowing clients to focus on core business activities. Through continuous engagement with industry developments, we ensure our clients benefit from up-to-date expertise in corporate tax planning, personal tax optimization, and VAT administration. With offices in Dunstable, we pride ourselves on being accessible, technically proficient, and dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of professional service.
Services
Business start-up
Compliance services
Taxation
Wealth management
Tax Enquiry Fee Protection
Details
- Year established: 1963
Highlights and features
- Established in 1963 with deep-rooted industry expertise
- Regulated by ICAEW and Chartered Institute of Taxation
- Personalized service with directors taking direct interest
- Available outside normal office hours for urgent needs
- Comprehensive solutions beyond traditional accounting services
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW)
- Chartered Institute of Taxation
Services
Business start-up
We provide comprehensive guidance for new businesses, helping clients choose appropriate legal structures, prepare business plans, secure financing, and complete registration procedures. Our expertise covers company secretarial requirements, accounting system setup, and compliance obligations. By addressing VAT, payroll, and regulatory requirements from inception, we ensure new ventures establish strong financial foundations for sustainable growth.
Compliance services
Our compliance services ensure accurate financial reporting, statutory audits, and timely submission of tax returns. We maintain company records, manage payroll procedures, and handle grant claims to relieve administrative burdens. With experienced professionals overseeing regulatory requirements, clients receive proactive support to maintain compliance while focusing on business operations and strategic development.
Taxation
We offer specialist tax services including corporation tax planning, personal tax compliance, and VAT administration. Our team minimizes tax liabilities through strategic planning while ensuring adherence to evolving regulations. We provide representation during HMRC investigations and implement protection policies against unexpected accountancy costs arising from tax enquiries.
Wealth management
Through Continuum, our National Independent Advisory business, we deliver tailored wealth management solutions. Our services focus on optimizing financial assets, estate planning, and long-term investment strategies. By collaborating with solicitors and financial institutions, we help clients preserve and grow wealth while addressing complex tax implications.
Tax Enquiry Fee Protection
This specialized service protects clients from unexpected costs during HMRC investigations. Partnering with Professional Fee Protection, we provide coverage for defence costs when tax affairs come under scrutiny. The policy includes telephone advice on employment law and business legal matters, offering peace of mind against unwarranted tax enquiries.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for new businesses?
We provide complete startup support including business structure advice, financial planning, registration assistance, and compliance guidance to establish new ventures effectively.
How do you help with tax investigations?
We offer Tax Enquiry Fee Protection and expert representation during HMRC investigations, defending client positions while managing associated accountancy costs.
What compliance services do you provide?
Our compliance services cover statutory audits, payroll management, tax returns, company secretarial work, and grant claims to ensure regulatory adherence.
Do you offer wealth management solutions?
Yes, through Continuum we provide personalized wealth management services including investment strategies, estate planning, and financial asset optimization.
Are you available outside regular office hours?
We provide after-hours support for urgent client needs, ensuring accessibility when essential business matters require immediate attention.
How do you support business growth?
We deliver strategic management information, payroll solutions, bookkeeping services, and business planning support to help companies improve profitability and achieve growth objectives.
Reviews (2)
James Morrison
Sep 02, 2021
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I've been using Stoten Gillam for years, both for business and personal accounts. They are friendly, concise and reliable. I'm really happy with the service.
Glenn Knight
May 30, 2019
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A fantastic Accountant company, Steve is always at the end of the phone and a email, no hesitation for advice etc. would highly recommend especially those that are self employed .
