Business Details
48 Years
experience
Trusted Accounting Services in Horsham, Brighton & Reigate
Established over four decades ago, our firm has built a reputation for delivering reliable accounting expertise across Sussex and Surrey. Our team includes professionals who have remained with the company since its early years, ensuring continuity and deep institutional knowledge. We prioritise understanding each client's unique needs, offering tailored solutions that span tax planning, audit services, and business strategy. Through strategic mergers with Brighton and Reigate-based practices, we've expanded our capabilities while maintaining a commitment to personal service. Our directors bring extensive experience from roles at major firms like EY and KPMG, combining global expertise with local market understanding.Continuous professional development ensures our team stays at the forefront of industry developments, including specialist areas like R&D tax credits and international tax structuring. Client relationships remain central to our approach, with most new business coming through personal recommendations. We serve diverse sectors including owner-managed businesses, charities, and property developers, adapting our services as client needs evolve. Our membership in the ICAEW Practice Assurance Scheme demonstrates our commitment to professional standards. Today, we continue expanding our reach while maintaining the personal touch that has defined us since 1978.
Services
Corporate Tax Planning
Self Assessment
Estate & Trust Services
Audit Services
Payroll Management
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in UK accounting services
- Our team includes Chartered Tax Advisers with Big Four firm backgrounds
- We provide tailored solutions for owner-managed businesses and charities
- We combine continuous professional development with industry-specific expertise
- Our membership in ICAEW demonstrates our commitment to professional standards
Associations and certifications
- ICAEW Practice Assurance Scheme
What people say
Fast, efficient and friendly service
Extremely easy to deal with
On top of everything
Nothing is too much trouble
Services
Corporate Tax Planning
Our corporate tax specialists help businesses minimise tax exposure while maintaining compliance. We advise on profit extraction strategies, R&D tax credits, and international tax structuring. With expertise in mergers and acquisitions, we provide strategic guidance for business growth and succession planning.
Self Assessment
We handle all aspects of self assessment including form completion, tax liability calculations, and HMRC representation. Our service ensures compliance with current tax legislation while identifying legitimate tax-saving opportunities. Clients receive clear guidance and practical support throughout the process.
Estate & Trust Services
We provide comprehensive trust management and estate planning services. Our expertise includes tax-efficient wealth transfer strategies and executor services. We help clients preserve assets across generations while ensuring compliance with complex inheritance tax regulations.
Audit Services
As ICAEW-registered auditors, we conduct statutory audits for companies across multiple sectors. Our approach combines regulatory compliance with practical business insights. We review financial systems to identify improvements that support business growth and operational efficiency.
Payroll Management
Our payroll outsourcing service ensures compliance with HMRC requirements using secure cloud-based systems. We handle all aspects from salary calculations to year-end returns, allowing businesses to focus on core operations while maintaining accurate payroll records.
People
Matthew Cleghorn
Managing Partner
FCA qualified with over 15 years' experience advising owner-managed businesses on strategy and tax planning. Specialises in business growth and profit extraction strategies. Leads the firm's expansion initiatives.
Philip Sleight
Tax Partner
CTA qualified with expertise in corporate tax, R&D claims, and international tax structuring. Former EY and KPMG professional with over 10 years' experience. Specialises in employee incentivisation and exit planning.
Katie Squire
Associate Partner
ACCA qualified with 15+ years' experience serving owner-managed businesses. Manages charity and audit clients, specialising in VAT advice and accounting solutions. Brings practical expertise in business compliance.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide corporate tax planning, self assessment, audit services, payroll management, and estate & trust services tailored to business and individual needs.
Do you specialise in any particular industries?
We work with owner-managed businesses, charities, property developers, and professional practices across Sussex and Surrey, offering sector-specific tax and business advice.
What makes your firm different?
Combining 40+ years' experience with continuous professional development, we offer Big Four expertise with a personal service approach that prioritises long-term client relationships.
How do you handle tax planning?
Our Chartered Tax Advisers provide strategic tax planning for individuals and businesses, including R&D credits, profit extraction, and international tax structuring solutions.
Are you regulated by professional bodies?
We are members of the ICAEW Practice Assurance Scheme and regulated by ICAEW for audit services, ensuring compliance with the highest professional standards.
Reviews (1)
Spence Baxter
May 20, 2016
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Anova take the time to fully comprehend the client requirements whilst demonstrating patience and understanding. Anova go above and beyond the call of duty, If you seek a professional service where nothing is too much trouble, look no further.
