Business Details
11 Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Brighton
We are a local firm of Chartered Accountants with over three decades of experience supporting small and medium-sized enterprises. Our approach combines deep industry knowledge with a commitment to delivering cost-effective, tailored financial advice. Specialising in owner-managed businesses, we provide comprehensive services including tax planning, statutory audits, and payroll management. Our principal, Richard Gibb, brings extensive expertise from working with clients ranging from PLCs to startups.Registered in England & Wales, we operate from central Hove with accessible facilities and prioritise building long-term relationships. Our focus is on simplifying financial complexities so clients can concentrate on business growth. With a reputation for reliability and value, we ensure our services align precisely with individual client needs.
Services
Annual Accounts
Statutory Audit
Company Taxation
Personal Taxation
Bookkeeping
Payroll Services
Business Start-ups
Tax Planning
VAT Returns
Making Tax Digital
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer 30 years of experience in accounting for small businesses.
- Our services are tailored to individual client needs and budgets.
- We provide free initial consultations for new business start-ups.
- Our principal holds Chartered Accountant status with audit qualifications.
- We specialise in simplifying tax compliance for owner-managed businesses.
Services
Business Start-ups
We specialise in guiding new businesses through financial setup challenges. Our services include tax registration, business account preparation, and VAT advice tailored to startups. With 30 years of experience, we ensure compliance while minimising tax liabilities, allowing entrepreneurs to focus on core operations.
Statutory Audit
Registered to conduct UK statutory audits, we provide independent financial assessments for businesses requiring audit compliance. Our approach ensures transparency and adherence to regulatory standards while delivering actionable insights to improve financial health and governance practices for small and medium enterprises.
Tax Planning
Our tax planning services focus on minimising liabilities for individuals and businesses. We offer specialist advice on profit extraction, capital gains, and inheritance tax strategies. With Chartered Accountant expertise, we ensure compliance while optimising tax efficiency for long-term financial growth.
Payroll Services
We handle all aspects of payroll administration, including tax and national insurance calculations. Our services ensure HMRC compliance through accurate reporting and timely submissions. Tailored to small businesses, we simplify payroll processes while maintaining precision and regulatory adherence.
Making Tax Digital
We assist businesses in transitioning to HMRC's digital tax system. Our support includes software selection advice and submission preparation. With expertise in digital accounting systems, we ensure seamless compliance for VAT and income tax reporting under the Making Tax Digital requirements.
People
Richard Gibb
Principal
Chartered Accountant with 30 years' experience advising SMEs. Specialises in tax planning and business growth strategies. Holds statutory audit qualifications and focuses on building long-term client relationships through practical financial solutions.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide annual accounts, tax returns, payroll, VAT returns, and business advisory services tailored to small businesses.
Do you offer free initial consultations for start-ups?
Yes, we offer a free initial consultation to discuss financial requirements for new businesses.
Are you qualified to perform statutory audits?
Yes, we are registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants to conduct statutory audits in the UK.
How do you support businesses with tax compliance?
We provide tax planning, return preparation, and HMRC compliance services to ensure accurate and timely submissions.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Brighton, Hove, and surrounding areas in East Sussex.
Reviews (2)
Heather Cairncross
Nov 01, 2014
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Richard calmly sorts out all my accounting dramas. He has immense knowledge and experience which he always applies with humour and patience.
Nicola Cairncross
May 26, 2014
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As soon as I met Richard I felt able to entrust him with my accounts for Cairncross Media Ltd, in fact, the company was just one of his good ideas. Pro-active, down to earth, with a great sense of humour, I value that Richard is up to date enough to use email and skype combined with the personal touch of meetings if needed. I get overwehelmed quickly with lots of questions all at once, so Richard works with me by breaking his questions down into seperate emails. Unusually flexible for an accountant! While I wasn't a start-up business, it was a new business for me, after a long time of being a sole
