Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Chartered Accountants in London
Goodman Jones is a chartered accountancy and business advisory firm with a legacy of delivering tailored financial solutions since 1934. Our team of experts specialises in audit, tax planning, business performance improvement, and strategic advisory services for UK-based and international clients. We prioritise long-term partnerships, combining technical excellence with sector-specific insights to support organisations through growth, compliance, and complex financial challenges. Our commitment to client-centric service is underpinned by values of integrity, innovation, and accountability.With a focus on industries such as creative sectors, family businesses, and property development, we provide actionable insights to enhance decision-making. Our digital tools and collaborative approach ensure clients receive efficient, forward-thinking advice aligned with their unique goals. Backed by global networks and local market expertise, we empower businesses and individuals to navigate regulatory landscapes and achieve sustainable success.
Services
Audit Services
Tax Planning
Business Advisory
Benchmarking Analysis
Succession Planning
International Tax Structuring
Financial Reporting
Corporate Governance
Details
- Year established: 1934
Highlights and features
- We offer tailored financial solutions developed through 90 years of industry expertise.
- Our team combines sector-specific knowledge with global network support for complex challenges.
- We prioritise transparent communication and proactive compliance management for all clients.
- Our digital tools streamline financial processes while maintaining personalised advisory services.
- We maintain long-term partnerships by aligning tax strategies with clients' strategic business goals.
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
What people say
Tailored financial solutions
Sector-specific expertise
Proactive compliance management
Strategic business insights
Long-term partnership approach
Services
Audit Services
Our audit services combine regulatory compliance with strategic business insights. We provide independent examinations of financial statements while identifying operational improvements. Clients benefit from tailored reporting frameworks and sector-specific expertise. Our approach ensures transparency for stakeholders while delivering actionable recommendations for business growth and risk management.
Tax Planning
We develop tax-efficient structures aligned with long-term business objectives. Our specialists address corporate tax, international structuring, and personal tax planning for high-net-worth individuals. Services include transactional support, tax relief optimisation, and compliance frameworks that balance fiscal responsibility with growth ambitions.
Business Advisory
Our advisory services focus on business performance improvement and strategic decision-making. We assist with mergers and acquisitions, succession planning, and operational efficiency. By combining financial expertise with industry insights, we help organisations navigate growth phases and market challenges while maintaining compliance.
Benchmarking Analysis
We provide comparative financial analysis against industry peers using advanced data analytics. This service helps businesses understand their market position, identify efficiency opportunities, and make evidence-based strategic decisions. Our benchmarking reports include KPI comparisons and five-year sector outlooks.
Succession Planning
We design comprehensive succession frameworks for business owners and family enterprises. Our approach addresses tax implications, leadership transitions, and wealth preservation. Services include identifying potential successors, structuring management buyouts, and ensuring continuity through generational transfers.
People
Matthew Cook
Managing Partner
With extensive experience in accountancy leadership, Matthew Cook oversees Goodman Jones' strategic direction. He specialises in business growth strategies and professional partnerships, ensuring the firm maintains its client-focused ethos while adapting to evolving market demands.
Graeme Blair
Tax Director
Graeme Blair leads the firm's tax advisory services, focusing on corporate tax strategy and international structuring. His expertise includes transactional tax support and helping businesses optimise tax reliefs while maintaining compliance with evolving regulations.
Sarf Malik
Partner
Sarf Malik specialises in benchmarking analysis and financial performance improvement. He works with clients to develop data-driven strategies, providing insights that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency across various industry sectors.
Martin Bailey
Partner
Martin Bailey focuses on audit services and financial reporting standards. He advises charities and professional practices on compliance matters, including implementation of new accounting standards and SORP requirements.
Amit Sharma
Partner
Amit Sharma provides business advisory services with particular expertise in international expansion strategies. He supports clients navigating cross-border transactions and global market entry while ensuring tax-efficient structures.
Questions
What industries does Goodman Jones specialise in?
We specialise in creative industries, family businesses, property development, and professional practices, while serving both UK and international clients across various sectors.
How does Goodman Jones approach tax planning?
Our tax planning focuses on aligning fiscal strategies with long-term business objectives, combining compliance with opportunities for tax efficiency and growth.
What sets Goodman Jones apart from other accountancy firms?
We combine technical excellence with sector-specific insights and a client-centric approach, maintaining long-term partnerships through tailored advisory services.
Do you work with international businesses?
Yes, we support international groups expanding into the UK and UK companies expanding globally through our global network of advisers.
What compliance services do you offer?
We provide audit services, statutory accounts preparation, SORP compliance for charities, and governance frameworks tailored to regulatory requirements.
How do you support business succession planning?
We develop comprehensive succession frameworks including leadership transitions, management buyouts, and wealth preservation strategies aligned with tax considerations.
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Reviews (4)
Philip Lewis
Oct 22, 2015
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Having worked with professional services firms for over 40 years and seeing Goodman Jones in action for over 20 years (more recently as a client of the firm), in my opinion, they offer exceptional service and partner attention. They offer great strengths in looking after owner managed businesses and are part of an excellent international network.
Raul Velaz
Dec 24, 2013
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We created a technology start-up more than one year ago and when looking for an accountant, we looked for something more than just accounting services. Since the beginning Goodman Jones have been amazingly supportive and have helped us not only with expert accounting advice but with ideas that have been very useful for our business development.
P. W.
Nov 29, 2013
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We have been working with Goodman Jones for three years now and they are invaluable to our business. their expertise within UK tax accounting is excellent. We highly recommend Goodman Jones to any business looking to switch accountants or employ a new one.
Richard Johnson
Oct 30, 2013
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I've been working with Goodman Jones for over a year now. They are thoroughly nice people, who explain accounting in simple terms that I can understand. If you are a small or medium sized business looking for a trusted accountancy you should have a chat with them. Don't be put off by their Central London address, thinking they are exceptionally expensive. Their rates are competitive with other London accountants.
