Business Details
31 Years
experience
Expert Accountants in Honiton, Devon
Northams Chartered Accountants is a family-owned firm based in Honiton, East Devon, with over 30 years of experience in providing accountancy, tax advisory, and business consultancy services. Our team, led by Chartered Certified Accountant Victoria Gillard, specialises in supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, offering tailored solutions to enhance profitability and efficiency. We prioritise timely service delivery, ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines while providing strategic guidance for business growth. Our expertise spans accounts preparation, tax planning, VAT management, payroll services, and company secretarial duties. We utilise modern accounting software to streamline processes and deliver clear, actionable financial insights to our clients.As trusted advisors, we combine local knowledge with professional excellence to exceed client expectations. Our commitment to proactive support extends to business start-ups, offering comprehensive administrative assistance to ease the challenges of launching a new venture. With a focus on transparency and client-centric service, we aim to build long-term partnerships grounded in trust and reliability. Our fixed-fee agreements and regular performance reviews ensure ongoing value for our clients. This legacy of service, spanning three decades, continues to position us as a dependable partner for businesses in Devon and beyond.
Services
Accounting
Taxation
VAT & Bookkeeping
Payroll Services
Company Secretarial
Business Development
Business Start-Up
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of local accountancy expertise in Devon
- Our team includes Chartered Certified Accountants with specialist knowledge
- We guarantee timely submission of accounts before statutory deadlines
- We provide fixed-fee agreements with regular performance reviews
- We combine technical expertise with personalised business advisory services
Services
Accounting
We prepare accurate financial statements using modern accounting software while ensuring timely compliance with filing deadlines. Our service includes analysis of business performance and clear explanations of tax implications. Clients benefit from tailored support that transforms financial records into strategic planning tools.
Taxation
Our tax planning service identifies legitimate savings opportunities while maintaining full compliance with HMRC requirements. We handle self-assessment returns, corporation tax filings, and strategic tax mitigation for businesses and individuals across Devon.
VAT & Bookkeeping
We manage complete VAT compliance including return preparation and digital record-keeping. Our bookkeeping service ensures accurate financial records using cloud accounting systems while maintaining compliance with tax authority requirements for businesses of all sizes.
Payroll Services
Our comprehensive payroll service covers salary calculations, tax deductions, and statutory compliance. We handle RTI submissions, workplace pensions auto-enrolment, and provide regular payslips while ensuring adherence to HMRC regulations and deadlines.
Business Start-Up
We provide complete start-up assistance including business structure selection, financial forecasting, and HMRC registration. Our service covers accounting system setup and access to trusted professional networks to support new businesses through their critical early stages.
People
Colin Gillard
Director
With over 30 years of accountancy experience in Honiton, Colin provides strategic business advice and tax planning expertise. He specialises in helping SMEs achieve growth through regular performance reviews and practical financial guidance.
Victoria Gillard
Office Manager
A Chartered Certified Accountant, Victoria leads our client services team. She focuses on delivering timely compliance solutions and supporting business owners with financial management and growth strategies.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for SMEs?
We provide full accounts preparation, tax compliance, VAT management, payroll processing, and company secretarial services tailored to small and medium businesses.
How do you help businesses with tax planning?
Our tax specialists identify legitimate savings opportunities through strategic planning while ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and deadlines.
Do you support business start-ups?
Yes, we offer comprehensive start-up packages including business structure advice, financial forecasting, and HMRC registration assistance.
What payroll services do you provide?
We handle payroll calculations, tax deductions, payslip generation, RTI submissions, and workplace pension compliance for businesses of all sizes.
How do you ensure timely service delivery?
We prioritise proactive work schedules and use digital systems to meet all statutory deadlines well in advance of due dates.
