Business Details
Expert Accountants in Rainham, Kent
Established as one of Rainham's oldest independent accounting firms, we combine decades of expertise with a client-centric approach to tax and business advisory services. Our team of chartered tax advisers and accountants delivers tailored solutions for businesses and individuals across Kent and South London, specialising in proactive tax planning, business growth strategies, and regulatory compliance. With a focus on building long-term relationships, we prioritise clear communication and practical advice to help clients navigate complex financial landscapes. Our services span statutory audits, inheritance tax planning, VAT optimisation, and business start-up support, backed by partnerships with financial specialists.Unlike larger firms, our boutique structure ensures personalised attention while maintaining the technical depth required for complex corporate clients. We actively engage in resolving HMRC disputes, optimising tax liabilities, and providing strategic financial guidance that aligns with evolving legislation. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through memberships in professional bodies like the Chartered Institute of Taxation, ensuring clients receive technically robust and ethically sound advice.
Services
Accountancy Services
Tax Planning
Business Start-up Support
VAT Registration
Inheritance Tax Advice
Statutory Audits
PAYE Compliance
Tax Dispute Resolution
Financial Forecasting
Business Valuations
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of tax advisory experience since 1986
- Our team holds chartered tax adviser and AIA qualifications
- Specialise in complex tax planning and HMRC dispute resolution
- Provide tailored business growth strategies for SMEs
- Maintain personal service with corporate-level technical expertise
Associations and certifications
- Chartered Institute of Taxation
What people say
Sound Tax advice
Keep prices competitive
Up-to-date advice
Excellent customer service
Proactive assistance
Services
Accountancy Services
We provide comprehensive accountancy solutions including statutory audits, annual accounts preparation, and bookkeeping for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders. Our services ensure accurate financial reporting while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. The team specialises in management accounts preparation and company secretarial services to support business operations.
Tax Planning
Our tax specialists deliver strategic planning solutions for inheritance tax, capital gains tax, and VAT optimisation. We help clients reduce liabilities through business asset disposal relief, principal private residence guidance, and stamp duty planning. The service includes HMRC dispute resolution and tax investigation fee protection.
Business Start-up Support
We assist entrepreneurs with business structure planning, company formations, and VAT/PAYE registrations. Our support covers construction industry setup, partnership agreements, and tailored financial planning to ensure new businesses establish strong foundations for sustainable growth.
Financial Services
Through partner networks, we connect clients with independent financial advisors for pensions, investments, and mortgage solutions. The service includes income protection, critical illness coverage, and school fees planning to support comprehensive wealth management strategies.
PAYE Compliance
We manage payroll processing, CIS returns, and employment tax compliance for businesses of all sizes. Our expertise covers employee remuneration planning, IR35 assessments, and construction industry scheme repayments to ensure accurate tax treatment of workforce expenses.
People
Richard Phipps
Chartered Tax Adviser
With over 35 years' experience since 1986, Richard specialises in corporate tax strategy, inheritance planning, and HMRC negotiations. He holds CTA, ATT, and AIA qualifications.
Sarah Moon
Senior Manager
Managing complex corporate accounts and high-net-worth individual tax affairs with over 20 years' experience in senior accounting roles at Phipps Anthony.
Nick Hume
Audit Specialist
Auditing expert with 30+ years' experience handling large corporate and charity audits, bringing technical precision to financial compliance matters.
Lucy Smith
Personal Tax Specialist
Focuses on individual tax returns, self-employed accounts, and payroll compliance with five years' experience supporting both personal and business client needs.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for local businesses?
We provide statutory audits, annual accounts preparation, bookkeeping, VAT returns, and payroll services tailored to Kent-based businesses.
How can you help reduce my tax liabilities?
Through strategic tax planning including business asset disposal relief, inheritance tax mitigation, and HMRC dispute resolution to legally minimise tax payments.
Do you support new business formations?
Yes, we assist with company structures, VAT/PAYE registrations, and financial planning for start-ups including construction industry businesses.
Can you help with personal tax matters?
We handle self-assessment returns, PAYE compliance, and tailored tax planning for individuals including property tax and trust management.
What specialist tax services do you provide?
Our specialists handle VAT disputes, IR35 assessments, tax investigations, and complex corporate tax planning with HMRC representation.
How do you support business growth?
Through financial forecasting, business valuations, strategic planning, and connecting clients with alternative financing solutions via partner networks.
Reviews (3)
Wendy Baldock
Sep 19, 2021
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We started our business over 6 years ago without having a clue as it related to business tax affairs (we still don't) but this is where Phipps Anthony came in. They have been with us from the outset always providing sound professional advice , dealing with literally everything tax related, VAT, sub- contractors, payroll, even helping us with our mortgage ! I can honestly say we wouldn't still be trading if it wasn't for them and would highly recommend Richard and the team (Kelly, Sarah and Ella). Always at the end of the phone; cannot praise them enough !
Sonia Wildes
Sep 18, 2021
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Positive:Responsiveness
I have been with this company over 20 years the service excellent the staff extremely helpful, all queries dealt with quickly and efficiently. I would highly recommend this company.
I have been with this company over 20 years the service excellent the staff extremely helpful, all queries dealt with quickly and efficiently. I would highly recommend this company.
Kelly Lewry
Sep 15, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Very friendly and professional. Always know the answer to my tax questions and always helpful.
Very friendly and professional. Always know the answer to my tax questions and always helpful.
