Business Details
19 Years
experience
Your Trusted Chartered Accountants in Basingstoke
As Chartered Accountants, we provide a comprehensive range of accounting, tax, and business advisory services with a proactive approach to client relationships. Established in 2007, our practice is built on delivering high-quality, personalized advice tailored to both businesses and individuals. We prioritise direct engagement with clients, ensuring that each relationship is led by a dedicated director who understands their unique needs. Our fixed-fee pricing model reflects our confidence in efficient service delivery, with transparent communication about any changes. Clients value our accessible, director-led support and our commitment to understanding their business strategies, from annual accounts to succession planning.Over the years, we have cultivated strong local partnerships with banks and financial institutions, enhancing our ability to assist clients with financing and growth. Our team, including directors Mark Lane, Jack Little, and Luke Hosemann, maintains deep roots in the Basingstoke community, fostering a culture of trust and long-term collaboration. Regular reviews of financial performance and tax planning ensure clients maximise their allowances while aligning with evolving personal and business circumstances. With an emphasis on proactive advice and a focus on client satisfaction, we have grown steadily through referrals and recommendations, maintaining our founding philosophy of quality, relevant guidance for all clients.
Services
Annual Accounting
Business Advisory Services
Business Taxation
Personal Taxation and Wealth Retention
Management Accounts and Business Plans
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We assign a dedicated director to every client relationship for tailored advice.
- Our fixed-fee pricing model ensures transparency and avoids unexpected costs.
- We proactively address business challenges before they arise through strategic planning.
- Our team has over 15 years of combined experience in local market expertise.
- We maintain strong partnerships with Basingstoke banks to support client financing needs.
Associations and certifications
- ICAEW
Services
Annual Accounting
We prepare annual accounts to enhance business confidence and inform strategic decisions. Our service includes reviewing partnership structures, dividend planning, and tax allowance optimisation. Clients benefit from director-led reviews and proactive financial guidance tailored to their specific needs.
Business Advisory Services
Our advisory services focus on improving profitability, tax efficiency, and succession planning. We work as proactive partners, offering continuous support during account reviews and ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives. Local market expertise enhances our strategic recommendations.
Business Taxation
We handle payroll returns, VAT compliance, and tax planning for businesses. Our approach includes advising on employee share schemes, company car allowances, and tax-efficient structures. We ensure compliance with HMRC requirements while minimising liabilities.
Personal Taxation and Wealth Retention
This service optimises personal tax allowances and asset structures to maximise wealth. We review wills, life assurance, and trusts regularly, ensuring alignment with changing circumstances. Our advice covers inheritance tax mitigation and investment structuring.
Management Accounts and Business Plans
We prepare management reports for banks and financial institutions, supporting loan applications and business growth. Our expertise includes budgeting, forecasting, and presenting financial data to aid decision-making. Strong local banking relationships enhance financing outcomes.
People
Mark Lane
Director
Co-founder with extensive experience in chartered accountancy, leading client relationships and ensuring high-quality service delivery since 2007.
Jack Little
Director
Joined in 2015, became director in 2018, focusing on business advisory services and strategic tax planning for local clients.
Luke Hosemann
Director
Director with expertise in financial reporting and management accounts, supporting business growth through tailored accounting solutions.
Roger Barnard
Tax Consultant
Experienced tax consultant providing specialist advice on corporate and personal taxation, including compliance and planning strategies.
Adrian Durham
Tax Consultant
Offers tax consultancy services with a focus on complex compliance issues and optimising tax-efficient structures for clients.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide annual accounts preparation, management reporting, and business planning tailored to your company's needs.
How do you handle tax planning for businesses?
We offer comprehensive corporate tax services, including payroll returns, VAT compliance, and strategic tax-saving advice.
Can you assist with personal wealth retention?
Yes, we help structure assets and investments to maximise wealth while considering inheritance and capital gains tax implications.
Do you work with local businesses in Basingstoke?
Yes, we have strong ties to the Basingstoke community and longstanding relationships with local banks and institutions.
How are fees structured for your services?
We use fixed-fee pricing based on experience, with transparent communication about any changes.
Who will manage my account?
A dedicated director will lead your relationship, ensuring consistent, expert guidance tailored to your needs.
Reviews (1)
Craig Killick
Oct 23, 2016
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I have known Mark, Chris and Kevin for a number of years and they have given me proactive advice to help manage my business and my tax affairs. I also know them to be great people, with lots of community involvement.
