Business Details
21 Years
experience
Trusted Accountants in Northwest London
Established in 2005, Ratnam & Co & Co has grown to become one of the largest and most competitive accountancy practices in Northwest London. Our firm specialises in delivering tailored financial solutions to businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and international clients. With over four decades of combined experience, our team provides expert guidance in tax compliance, business advisory, and strategic financial planning. We prioritise understanding each client's unique needs to offer practical advice that supports long-term growth.Our expertise extends to complex tax investigations, where we have successfully represented clients against HMRC. We maintain a commitment to innovation through cloud accounting systems and Making Tax Digital compliance, ensuring our services remain relevant in a rapidly evolving financial landscape. Our approach combines technical excellence with a client-centric philosophy, reflected in our long-standing relationships with multi-generational clients.
Services
Annual Accounts
Bookkeeping
Business Start-ups
Company Secretarial
CIS Services
Corporation Tax
Payroll Services
VAT Returns
Tax Planning
Financial Advisory
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined experience in accountancy services
- Our tailored financial solutions adapt to your business requirements
- We ensure compliance with HMRC and Companies House regulations
- We utilise cloud accounting systems for real-time financial management
- Our team successfully handles complex tax investigations and disputes
What people say
Exceptional services
Knowledgeable team
Accurate advice
Proactive approach
Top-notch accountancy
Services
Annual Accounts
We prepare statutory annual accounts for submission to HMRC and Companies House. Our service includes cash-flow projections and in-depth financial analysis. We cater to sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies, ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Our experts deliver timely reports to help you make informed business decisions.
Bookkeeping
Our bookkeeping service manages daily accounting transactions using cloud-based systems. We handle data entry, reconciliation, VAT returns, and monthly reporting. This ensures accurate financial records while saving you time. We support businesses with day-to-day accounting needs and compliance requirements.
Business Start-ups
We assist entrepreneurs with business formation and compliance. Our support includes company registration, tax registration, business structure advice, and financial planning. We help new businesses establish proper accounting systems and access appropriate financing options to ensure successful growth from inception.
CIS Services
Specialist support for construction industry contractors and subcontractors. We handle HMRC registration, monthly returns, and tax compliance under the Construction Industry Scheme. Our service ensures correct tax payments and regulatory compliance while maximising eligible refunds for construction businesses.
Payroll Services
We manage payroll processing including payslips, P60s, and tax submissions. Our service covers Real Time Information (RTI) reporting, pension contributions, and compliance with PAYE regulations. We support businesses of all sizes with accurate payroll administration and employee cost analysis.
People
Sam Ratnam
Founder
Chartered Accountant with 40+ years' experience. Established Ratnam & Co & Co in 1980s after working with HMRC and international financial institutions. Specialises in complex tax investigations and strategic financial planning for businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
Gopin Ratnam
Partner
Experienced accounting professional focusing on business advisory services. Specialises in strategic planning and creative financial solutions. Works closely with clients to understand business operations and deliver tailored accounting advice that supports growth objectives.
Jessica Brown
Founder & CEO
Business leadership specialist advising on financial strategy. Focuses on delivering creative solutions that make a tangible difference to business performance. Combines accounting expertise with strategic business development to maximise client value.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide annual accounts preparation, bookkeeping, payroll services, tax compliance, business start-up support, and strategic financial planning tailored to your specific needs.
Are you qualified accountants?
Yes, our team includes Chartered Accountants with decades of combined experience in accountancy and business advisory services.
Do you work with international clients?
Yes, we serve businesses and individuals from the UK and abroad with cross-border accounting and tax compliance solutions.
How do you handle tax investigations?
Our experts have successfully represented clients in complex tax disputes with HMRC, providing specialist support to resolve investigations effectively.
What technology do you use?
We utilise cloud accounting systems and Making Tax Digital compliant software to provide real-time financial management and reporting.